The Rufiji River basin in Tanzania is home to a variety of aquatic species, including several species of catfish. Bagrid catfish “family Bagridae” are among the catfish species found in this region. The Bagridae family is diverse, and different species within this family may inhabit various types of aquatic environments, such as rivers, lakes, and […]
The aquaculture team from Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) visited Tanlapia Aquaculture Company today. Tanlapia is an aquaculture company based in the Bagamoyo district at the Coastal region of Tanzania. Tanlapia is a private sector involved in tilapia fish production using the In-Pond Raceways System for tilapia production (IPRS), which simulates a natural river environment, […]
Dr. Khaji Omary Mkata Field Technician I (Assistant to Academician) Khaji Mkata was employed in 2015 as a Field Technician assistant to Academician under the Department of Animal, Aquaculture, and Range Sciences (DAARS). He currently holds a Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVM) of Sokoine University of Agriculture. Before he joined the Department of Animal, Aquaculture […]
Phylogeography is a field that combines principles of evolutionary biology, population genetics, and biogeography to understand the historical processes that have shaped the current geographic distribution of species, existing genetic diversity and their adaptations. Normally, phylogeographic patterns are the observable trends and structures in the genetic variation of populations across geographical space. The African Greater […]
The crew members of the Animal, Aquaculture, and Range Sciences Department (DAARS) are delighted to congratulate Prof. Anthony Zozimus Sangeda on his appointment as Deputy Principal in the College of Agriculture by the Sokoine University of Agriculture Chancellor. Prof. Sangeda’s assumed this position from 20th December 2023 – 19th December 2026. We are so proud […]
Rangeland refers to land primarily used for grazing livestock such as cattle, sheep, and goats. It is an extensive, uncultivated area dominated by native vegetation, including grasses, shrubs, and other plants suitable for forage. Rangelands are found in various ecosystems, including grasslands, shrublands, deserts, and savannas. Rangelands in Tanzania play a crucial role in supporting […]
Kongamano la Miaka 62 ya Uhuru wa Tanganyika litakalofanyika Chuo kikuu cha Sokoine cha Kilimo (SUA), siku ya tarehe 12/12/2023 kuanzia saa nane mchana. Kauli mbiu: “Miaka 62 ya Uhuru, Kilimo ni Hazina Yetu, Vijana Tunajenga Mustakabali Mpya.” Mgeni rasmi katika Kongamano hili atakuwa: Mh. Gerald Mweli – Katibu Mkuu Wizara ya Kilimo. Wote mnakaribishwa […]
