http://repository.mocu.ac.tz/xmlui/handle/123456789/216 2026-04-07T11:17:01Z http://repository.mocu.ac.tz/xmlui/handle/123456789/2090 Climate-smart agriculture practices adoption among smallholder coffee farmers Kiwelu, Leonard K.; Njau, Luka S. Climate change remains one of the most urgent en vironmental challenges globally, with agriculture among the sectors most adversely affected. In Tanzania, the coffee in dustry is particularly vulnerable, with climate-related stresses significantly undermining productivity and profitability. In response, the Government of Tanzania and key coffee-sector stakeholders have intensified efforts to promote the adop tion of climate-smart agriculture (CSA) practices. This study assessed the level of adoption of climate-smart agriculture (CSA) practices promoted by government and coffee-sector stakeholders across 17 agricultural cooperatives in Mbinga, Nyasa, Rungwe, Mbeya, Ileje, and Mbozi districts. A mixed methods approach was employed, incorporating household surveys, semi-structured questionnaires, focus group dis cussions, and observations, to collect primary data. Second ary data were obtained through a review of reports from the Tanzania Coffee Research Institute (TaCRI) and the Tanza nia Coffee Board (TCB). The findings show that 70.42% of respondents have implemented at least three CSA practices. Predictor variables such as coffee varieties, pest and soil man agement practices, agroforestry, and conservation techniques play a crucial role in shaping CSA outcomes. Together, these variables explain a substantial portion of the observed vari ation, underscoring their importance in promoting sustain able farming practices. The findings further reveal that most smallholder farmers affiliated with agricultural cooperatives have adopted at least two climate-smart agriculture (CSA) practices. This reflects the positive influence of government initiatives and the efforts of other key stakeholders, includ ing cooperatives, in supporting CSA adoption. The study concludes that interventions by the Government of Tanzania and coffee sector stakeholders have significantly contributed to the uptake of climate-smart agriculture practices among cooperative members. These efforts have enhanced coffee productivity and strengthened farmers’ capacity to adapt to climate challenges. It is recommended that coffee stakehold ers bolster agricultural cooperatives to attract more farmers and accelerate the dissemination of good agricultural practic es (GAPs), thereby improving CSA adoption. Key stakehold ers – particularly TCB, TaCRI, Moshi Co-operative Univer sity (MoCU), agricultural cooperatives, NGOs, and private sector actors – should continue to support farmers in adopting CSA practices. Additionally, smallholder farmers are encour aged to actively participate in CSA-related extension services and training to enhance their knowledge, increase productiv ity, and expand their influence within cooperatives and policy platforms. 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z http://repository.mocu.ac.tz/xmlui/handle/123456789/2079 Climate resilience in Tanzanian farming cooperatives Kimaro, Beatrice J.; Kilonzo, Rehema G.; Matunga, Benta N. Smallholder irrigation schemes in Morogoro, Tanzania, underpin rice-based farming systems, which are further sup ported by maize, cassava, and small-scale trade. These households face recurrent flooding, waterlogging, and persist ent pest infestations, which threaten crop yields and income stability. Using surveys (n=192) and key informant in terviews, the study examines how cooperative irrigation schemes foster climate resilience through governance, shared infrastructure, and training. Results show high exposure to hydrological hazards, moderate livelihood diversification alongside rice cultivation, and higher adoption of climate-smart practices among members who received cooperative training and access to pooled inputs. The study identifies three cooperative mechanisms, resource pooling (including shared inputs), learning systems (including training sessions), and financial intermediation (such as access to credit), that reduce adaptation costs and increase the uptake of drought- and flood-tolerant practices. The study argues that cooperative governance links individual, farm-level adaptations to create a cohesive, system-level resilience within the irrigation command area. 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z http://repository.mocu.ac.tz/xmlui/handle/123456789/2063 Agenda on cooperatives for development cooperation in Tanzania Sumelius, John.; Tenaw, S.; Bee, Faustine.K; Chambo, S Research Article 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z http://repository.mocu.ac.tz/xmlui/handle/123456789/2046 Contribution of women development fund to women economic empowerment in Moshi Municipality, Tanzania Mlay, Hudson P. The study centered on assessing the contribution of women development fund (WDF) to women economic empowerment in Moshi Municipal. The study specifically intended to examine the awareness of women group members on WDF, determine the income generating activities done by women group members supported by WDF, examine the achievement of WDF on empowerment of women group members and identify challenges facing women group members on accessing WDF. The study adopted cross sectional research design. The sample size of the study was 329 respondents obtained through purposive sampling whereby only women who are in groups in the study area were considered as a unit of analysis. The questionnaire was the main data collection tool while descriptive statistics and binary logistic regression was used as a model for data analysis. The study found that public announcements using Municipal notes boards were used to create awareness to women group members on women development funds. On the other hand, the majority of women groups who got a loan were engaged in pig farming rather than other income generating activities. Women groups reported that various domestic roles were practiced following support from WDF, however, the delay of loan and women development fund policy was noted as a challenge. The study concluded that, through WDF loans, beneficiaries attained economic empowerment since, some had attained; access to resource and ownership, improvement of income which ultimately improved household livelihood. The study recommends the WDF that there should be training concerning entrepreneurship skills, business management and how to keep proper records of their business to women groups before and after lending money to effect follow up. 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z