In Tanzania, agro-pastoral practices have been adapted to climate change for several years. However, the economic benefits and costs of adaptation techniques for agro-pastoralists have not been well documented. Therefore, this paper analyses the economic benefits and costs of ada...
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Research Article10.9734/sajsse/2024/v21i4809
Technology adoption is a crucial driver of economic growth. The paper assesses the acceptance of quality protein maize (QPM) among farmers in the Hai and Babati districts Tanzania. The study used a random sample of 120 smallholder maize farmers in four villages to collect informa...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaar/2023/v21i3417
Climate change is seriously impacting the well-being of rural agro-pastoralists whose main livelihoods depend on rainfed agriculture. This study examined the factors that influence farmers' decisions to climate change adaptation measures. The study sampled 411 agro-pastoralist fa...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaar/2023/v21i2414
Beekeeping also referred to as apiculture activities in semi-arid areas of Tanzania has been playing a significant role in enhancing rural livelihoods and climate change adaptation. Beekeeping groups have been established to mobilize resources and ensure high quality bee products...
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Research Article10.9734/jaeri/2023/v24i2525
As an outcome of agricultural activities, land degradation causes detrimental impacts on the environment and soil. It requires sustainable measures to combat the problem that is becoming critical worldwide. Despite many technological improvement programmes in agriculture, especia...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2023/v20i3441