The impact of agricultural research on poverty and income distribution: A case study of selected on-farm research projects at Sokoine University of Agriculture, Morogoro, Tanzania

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dc.creatorKilima, F. T. M.
dc.creatorTarimo, A. J. P.
dc.creatorJohnsen, F. H.
dc.creatorNchimbi-Msolla, S.
dc.creatorMbaga, S.
dc.creatorSesabo, J.
dc.creatorAbdallah, J.M.
dc.creatorIranga, G.
dc.date2018-01-03T13:17:12Z
dc.date2018-01-03T13:17:12Z
dc.date2013
dc.date.accessioned2022-10-25T08:52:51Z
dc.date.available2022-10-25T08:52:51Z
dc.descriptionTanzania Journal of Agricultural Sciences 2013, Vol. 12(1) : 1-9
dc.descriptionImproved technologies induce productivity growth that generates pro-poor improvement processes. However, improving welfare and equity is a difficult task. This study investigated whether interventions in agriculture benefit farmers who are more capable to derive sufficient gains than others using data from on-farm research projects in Tanzania.Data were collected during baseline and impact assessment studies using questionnaires. The distributions of income were assessed using coefficients of variation, Gini coefficients and Theil’s Tstatistic. Results show that the projects contributed to increase farm income through enhanced productivity and sales of products and these gains were equitably shared. To encourage adoption and sustainability of these interventions it is important to sensitize Local Government Authorities and Agricultural Sector Lead Ministries on these technologies to allow incorporation of research findings in development plans. Involvement of extension staff in research and demonstrations through farmers’ shows should also be encouraged to increase adoption.
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dc.identifier0856 668X
dc.identifierhttps://www.suaire.sua.ac.tz/handle/123456789/1975
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/123456789/93081
dc.languageen
dc.subjectAgricultural research
dc.subjectAgricultural productivity
dc.subjectPoverty and income inequality
dc.titleThe impact of agricultural research on poverty and income distribution: A case study of selected on-farm research projects at Sokoine University of Agriculture, Morogoro, Tanzania
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