Adoption of paddy innovations is important for production and productivity but there has been low or non adoption at different places in Tanzania. Despite this adoption of innovations has not been convincing. This research was conducted in Mvomero District, Morogoro, Tanzania to determine the extent of adoption of innovations in paddy production and analyzed factors influencing this adoption. A cross-sectional research design was adopted and 299 respondents were sampled using simple random technique. Data were collected using questionnaire, in-depth interviews, field observation and Focus Group Discussions (FGDs). Qualitative data were analyzed using content analysis. Binary logistic regression analysis was used to estimate factors influencing adoption of innovations. The study concludes that, it is difficult for a smallholder paddy farmer to attain full adoption of an innovation package which composes several practices in it as it become complex to follow. Extension programmes including trainings on introduced innovations and regular visits are important for adoption of paddy innovations to rural farmers. Markets availability is an opportunity which motivates farmers to adopt paddy innovations. Therefore, farmers should be well-informed of the markets by the extension and marketing officers.
Fishing is among livelihood activities for many residents around the world, however, women inclusion in the fishing value chain is not equal to men. This gap is attributed by different factors. The study analyses the factors that influence women inclusion in fish value chain in Kilombero District, Morogoro. Tanzania. Cross-sectional research design involving 132 women fishers was used. Systematic random and purposive sampling techniques were used. Questionnaire survey and key informant interviews were used to gather information from women fishers and Key informants for the study. The data analysis employed Multiple linear regression and thematic content analysis. It was found that awareness on fish activities, access to market fish supply, access to credit, access to license, social responsibilities, norms and customs are the important variables influencing women inclusion in fish value chain. The study concludes that awareness on fish activities, accessibility to fish markets, credit and to license are opportunities for women to engage into fish value chain while existing cultural norms and customs social responsibilities drawbacks. The study recommends that the government needs to advocate for environment that promote opportunities for women to engage into fish value chain whilst diminishing negative cultural situation that discourage women involvement into fish value chain.
Level of profit generated from adoption of paddy innovations can influence famers’ decision to adopt such innovations; however it is imperative to know whether there are profit differences between adopters and non-adopters of innovations. This study was conducted in Mvomero District, Tanzania. The main objective is to compare profitability among adopters and non-adopters of selected innovations. Cross-sectional research design is employed and simple random sampling technique is employed to select 299. The interview uses a semi-structured questionnaire. Net farm income (NFI) and Return on investment (ROI) are used to analyze the profitability for selected innovations. Content analysis is used to analyze qualitative information. The study reveals that adoption of SRI, PTs and WTs is more profitable compared to non-adoption of the same innovations (p < 0.01). Adoption of SRI, PTs and WTs to farmers in the study area is a profitable venture (p < 0.01) and serves as a stimulus for other farmers to apply the innovations in paddy production. Extension officers and rural development agents should educate farmers especially those who do not adopt innovations on the advantages of adoption of paddy innovations so as to improve their wellbeing.
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