Africa RISING in Tanzania: Impact brief

Carlo Azzarri, Sedi Anne Boukaka and Sveva Vitellozzi

No 148749, Other briefs from International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)

Abstract: Africa RISING project in Tanzania was implemented in Babati, Kongwa, and Kiteto districts. The project aimed at improving cropping systems through the promotion of stress resilient and high-yielding crop varieties (groundnut, sorghum, maize, and pigeon pea), support of cereal-legume intercropping, and fostering of good agricultural practices in vegetable production through reduction in pesticide use. The project also supported the adoption of a series of natural resource management practices such as rainwater harvesting, planting of fodder crops, use of mineral fertilizers, and balanced application of farmyard manure. In addition, the livestock system arm of the project introduced improved animal feeding to boost egg and milk production and reduce feed costs. Other program interventions included mechanization for postharvest handling and introduction of an integrated nutrition package for nutrition and health gains, especially for children.

Keywords: Tanzania; Africa (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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