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    Factors influencing adoption of agroforestry practices in the lake Victoria region, Tanzania: a case of Tarime District
    (University of Dar es Salaam, 2015) Joro, Faith
    Agroforestry is among the sustainable land use management system that is being emphasized in most African countries. However, adoption of agroforestry practices is still low despite the efforts made by different organizations. This study seeks to establish factors influencing adoption of agroforestry practices in the Lake Victoria region of Tanzania with special focus on Tarime district. Three villages in Nyamwaga ward namely Nyamaga, Keisangura, Kimusi were selected for the case study. Primary data collection methods included key informant and household interviews, focus group discussion, direct field observation. Secondary data was obtained from various published and unpublished materials from University library, internet and District office. All these focused on the factors influencing adoption of agroforestry practices. Findings from the study show that most of farmers have adopted woodlots, boundary tree planting, home garden, alley cropping and hedge planting. Benefits from practicing such practices were mentioned to range from fodder, fruits, food, timber, building poles as well as soil fertility improvement and income that is obtained from selling of the products obtained from agroforestry. Results further show that age of farmers, farm size, and contact with extension staff, awareness on agroforestry, land ownership, income level, family size and belonging to an agricultural organization to have influence in the adoption of agroforestry practices. However, gender and education level had no significant influence in the adoption of agroforestry practice indicating that most farmers are and have been adopting irrespective of gender and level of education. Challenges which faced the farmers included crop pests and diseases, difficulties in mechanization as well as competition for nutrients and moisture. Lack of knowledge, lack of tree seeds, low capital and small land size owned by the farmers constrained adoption of agroforestry practices. Overall agroforestry practices should be encouraged so as to help in improving lives of rural communities and ensure environmental sustainability.
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    The role of agroforestry in improving community livelihood in Kibaha district, Tanzania: a case of villages adjacent to Ruvu north forest reserve
    (University of Dar es Salaam, 2017) Kiulah, Shaaban Feruzi
    Agroforestry is a very important aspect in agricultural system. It provides an important means for sustaining the livelihood of the rural poor. This study was conducted in Kibaha district to assess the role of agroforestry in improving community livelihoods adjacent to Ruvu North Forest Reserve. The study involved the collection of quantitative and qualitative information from both primary and secondary sources whereby 204 respondents were interviewed during household survey. The study employed documentary review, focus group discussion, key informant interview, household questionnaire survey and participatory field observation data collection. The data were analysed using SPSS. The findings from the study shows that agroforestry forms a part of the main livelihood activity in the study area where by agrisilviculture was a dominant agroforestry type in the area. The dominant tree species used by farmers in the agroforestry process are Baphia kirkii, Acacia mangium and Pterocarpus angolesis; while maize, paddy, sweet potatoes and cassava form the dominant crops that are used in the agroforestry. It was also revealed that agroforestry is the main source of income, while other potential sources of livelihood income included crop cultivation, small business, charcoal production and formal employment. The results revealed further that the respondents who participate in the agroforestry earn more income as compared to those who do not participate in the agroforestry. It was concluded that agroforestry is one of the best ways of enhancing income of the majority poor residing in rural areas and significantly contributes to poverty reduction strategies. The study recommended that the government involvement in the management of the RNFR should be improved.
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    Traditional agro forestry systems for enhancement of community livelihood The case of Chagga home gardens in Rombo, Kilimanjaro Tanzania
    (University of Dar es Salaam, 2013) Michael, James
    This study was undertaken in two villages, Mamsera juu and Mamsera chini in Rombo district. The study aimed at assessing the contribution of traditional agroforestry systems in enhancing community livelihood. Specifically the study assessed the status of homegardens in Rombo district, evaluated the contribution of homegardens to the livelihoods of the farmers and identified challenges associated with homegardens in the study area. Data were collected through household questionnaire survey, Focused Group Discussion (FGD), key informant interviews and review of various published and unpublished documents. Findings show that, the sizes of homegardens owned by Households are increasingly decreasing with time. Changes in the structure and composition of the homegardens are currently taking place, changes in production pattern caused by diseases, the introduction of new crops and livestock varieties and changes in the tree cover in the home gardens were the main changes identified. Further results show that, homegardens are potential producer of both food and non food products needed by farmers in day to day life, but it does not produce enough to satisfy household needs. Homegardens were also found to be the main income generators in the study area but income obtained from selling homegarden products does not satisfy the need of the farmers, income diversification was therefore an option to enhance income security in the study area. On the other hand households were seen to be deprived of natural capital as well as human capital but with promising social and financial networks. This study found that insufficient knowledge in agroforestry practices to both farmers and extension agents, low income of the farmers and poor institutions are the threats to the sustainability of the homegardens. For the sustainability of the homegardens, formulation of policies and special units to enable provision of agroforestry knowledge to farmers and extension agents should be the starting point. In line with this is the introduction of spice crops to supplement income from coffee which is no longer viable. In addition, government and other stakeholders have to find means to enhance livelihood capital and to engineer livelihood strategies which will ultimately produce sustainable livelihood while maintaining natural features of the homegarden.