The Department of Model Training Farm (DMTF) through the Pasture Management Units is showcasing practical livestock husbandry techniques to local communities, emphasizing the business aspect.
This success is largely attributed to the established diverse pastures like Bracharia ruziziensis, Cenchrus ciliaris, Chloris gayana, Pennisetum purpureum, Juncao grass, and Guatemala grass, and more.
As a result, cattle, predominantly Friesian and Ayrshire breeds, have significantly improved milk yield and growth, thanks to feeding on these pastures in the form of hay, silage, and direct grazing.
Despite climate change challenges, the MTF ensures abundant and high-quality pastures, effectively mitigating conflicts with neighboring pastoralists and farmers.
To extend these impacts to local communities, the MTF provides training in sustainable grazing and pasture management practices, along with access to drought-resistant pasture seeds and cuttings.
Act: Whether you’re aspiring to become a dairy or meat producer, seeking to improve your farming practices, or looking to enhance your existing farm’s productivity, the MTF offers invaluable learning opportunities.
Visit us for hands-on training or arrange field visits with our pasture establishment and management experts. Benefit from one-on-one consultations and comprehensive guidance to elevate your livestock husbandry business.
Elevate your livestock productivity and income with quality pastures from the Model Training Farm.
For inquiries, please contact:
Section Manager:
Name: Faridi Chamkatwa
Email: faridi.chamkatwa@sua.ac.tz
Mobile phone: +255-712-500-840
Veterinary Clinician:
Name: Winfred Ngilangwah
Email: winfred.ngilangwah@sua.ac.tz
Mobile phone: +255-764-505-418
For official communication, please contact:
Head of Department, Model Training Farm,
Sokoine University of Agriculture,
P.O. Box 3001, Chuo Kikuu, Morogoro,
Mobile phone: +255753937587
Email: newtonk78@sua.ac.tz
CC: dmtf@sua.ac.tz
