The Impact of Climate Change on Agricultural Productivity in Tanzania

Gabriel K. Mafie

International Economic Journal, 2022, vol. 36, issue 1, 129-145

Abstract: This paper investigates the impact of climate change on agricultural productivity in Tanzania focusing on maize and paddy as the staple food crops. We use Tanzania National Panel Survey (NPS) data for 2008/9, 2010/11, and 2012/13. The results suggest a significant impact of weather variables – temperature and rainfall, and their shocks on agricultural productivity in Tanzania. Also, farmers’ education appears to reduce the impact of temperature shocks on productivity. These findings imply a need for policy intervention to ensure that farmers are equipped for climate change adaptation as well as the use of modern farming technologies and inputs.

Date: 2022
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DOI: 10.1080/10168737.2021.2010229

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