Our PhD candidate Mr. Abubakari Munna from the Department of Soil and Geological Sciences recently presented a paper to share his PhD research findings at the 3rd World Biodiversity Forum in Davos Switzerland. The international conference was held in Davos Congress Centre in Davos, Switzerland from 16th to 22nd June 2024. Under the theme From Science...Read More

System of Rice Intensification (SRI) is an innovative farming methodology that aims to enhance rice yield while minimizing resource usage and environmental impact. Developed by French Jesuit Father Henri de Laulanié in Madagascar, SRI builds upon decades of agricultural experimentation. Listen to our BSc Agronomy Student Elia P. Mollel Key Features of SRI: Plant Management:...Read More

A research project led by Dr Nyambilila Amuri from the Department of Soil and Geological Sciences at Sokoine University of Agriculture, in collaboration with the APNI, is set to redefine the fight against hidden hunger. The project “Fighting hidden hunger through micro-nutrients fertilization in maize and rice in Tanzania” focuses on enhancing nutritional quality of...Read More

Department of Soil and Geological Sciences is organizing a guest seminar presentation by Professor Raymond Weil from the University of Maryland, USA. Topic: Enhancing the nutritional quality and yield of legumes through sulfur fertility Abstract Legume seeds like common beans and groundnuts, are a major source of protein (plus starch, oil, vitamins, and minerals) for...Read More