The Tanzania Journal of Agricultural Sciences (TAJAS) will celebrate 22 years of existence in June 2020. The idea of forming TAJAS was envisaged in 1997 and the first issue of TAJAS was published in June 1998. As we are celebrating this achievement, we welcome you to browse through our various editions at African Journals Online...Read More
The Vice Chancellor of SUA Prof Raphael Chibunda appointed Prof Bernard Chove to serves as Acting Principal of College of Agriculture starting May 1st 2020. This followed appointment of Prof. Maulid Mwatawala as the Acting Vice Chancellor (Academic) at SUA. The short handing over session took over on May 7th, in the office of the...Read More
The development of the MTF continued with expansion of production plots at the Main Gate Unit. Sugarcane, citrus and oil palm plots have been expanded. A section for ornamentals is under establishment. The MTF is also in the process of establishing fish hatchery section at Magadu Animal Unit, that will serve as a supply point...Read More
On Tuesday 18th February 2020, SUA Management visited Farm For the Future (FFF) headquaters at Ilula, Kilolo District, Iringa. The Principal of College of Agriculture joined the SUA team under leadership of Vice Chancellor Prof Raphael Chibunda. The SUA team was composed of Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic) Prof Peter Gillah; Director of Postgraduate studeis Research...Read More
On Tuesday 11th February 2020, the Project Manager and Chairperson of the Iringa based Farm For the Future (FFF) Mr Osmund Ueland visited SUA Model Training Farm’s Main gate and Magadu sections. He was accompanied by Farm Manager Ms Grace Kimonge and Mr Dickson Deodatus. earlier the FFF team, met SUA management under the Vice...Read More
Mastercard Foundation has partnered with the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity BuildingMastercard Foundation has partnered with the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Buildingin Agriculture (RUFORUM; www.ruforum.org), a network of 125 universities in 38 African countriesto Transform African Agricultural Universities (TAGDev) to meaningfully contribute to Africa’sgrowth and development. The aim of the partnership is to transform...Read More
Theme: “Reducing Post-harvest losses for enhanced Food Security and Export Trade” Sub-themes: Private sector participation, policy and business enabling environment in PHM Mycotoxins in agriculture, food safety and export trade ICT, Science, technology and innovation in postharvest management Youth and women in post-harvest management Introduction In recent years, global food production has reached a record...Read More
A new project titled Insect Service and Biodiversity in Agroecological Farming (ISeBAF) has been launched. This is collaboration between the Royal Museum for Central Africa (RMCA), Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences (RBINS), Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) and Bioengineering at the Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB). The main objectives of this project are to...Read More
The Tanzania Journal of Agricultural Sciences (TAJAS), volume 18 is now out. The volume has the following content Economic Efficiency Analysis of Dairy Farmers Participating in Dairy Market Hubs in Tanga and Morogoro regions, Tanzania Increased Productivity in Tanzanian Cattle is the Main Approach to Reduce Methane Emission per Unit of Product Weather Related Challenges...Read More
The Principal of College of Agriculture wishes staff and students a Happy and Prosperous New Year 2020. The year 2019 was a productive year for our college, with many staff promoted to higher ranks, new curricula developed, new research projects registered and we hosted the CoA annual conference and exhibitions. It is our sincere hope...Read More
