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Celebrating World Soil Day: Measure, Monitor, Manage

Every year on December 5, the world celebrates World Soil Day, a moment to reflect on the critical role of soil in agricultural development and food security. This year, the Department of Soil and Geological Sciences at Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA), in collaboration with the Tanzania Agronomy Society (TAS) and the Tanzania Agricultural Research […]

Welcome, First-Year BSc Agronomy Students

We’re happy to have you join the Department of Soil and Geological Sciences at Sokoine University of Agriculture. Get ready to dive into the science of soils, crops, and sustainable agriculture. This is the start of an exciting journey, and we’re here to support you every step of the way. Welcome to the SUA family!

Semester 2, 4, 6, Academic Unit and Probation Provisional Results August, 2024

Appendix AGR 1.2 Appendix AGR 1.3 Appendix AGR 2.2 Semester 4 Results Appendix AGR 2.3 Academic Unit Results Year 2 Appendix AGR 2.4 Semester 2 Probation.xls Appendix AGR 3.2 Semester 6 Results Appendix AGR 3.3 Academic Unit for Year 3 Results Appendix AGR 3.4 Semester 4 Probation Appendix AGR 3.5 Semester 6 Probation AGR 3.6 […]

Congratulations to Grace Mpinda on Winning the African Plant Nutrition Scholar Award

Ms. Grace Christopher Mpinda, a master’s student at the Department of Soil and Geological Sciences, Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA), has been honored with the prestigious African Plant Nutrition Scholar Award. Grace is currently pursuing her master’s degree in Soil Science and Land Management, under the supervision of Dr. Nyambilila A. Amuri and Dr. Hamisi […]

DSGS at the Nanenane Exhibition in Morogoro: Showcasing Innovation and Expertise

Department of soil and Geological Sciences is participating in the prestigious Nanenane Agricultural Exhibition for the Eastern Zone, held in Morogoro. This event provides a unique opportunity for us to share our cutting-edge technologies and expertise with the agricultural community. At the exhibition, we are proud to demonstrate a selection of the innovative technologies and […]

Public Lecture Invitation

The Department of Soil and Geological Sciences is hosting a Public Lecture with two distinguished speakers. Dr. Aleksandar Radu, Associate Professor in Analytical Chemistry at the University of Lincoln, will present on “Low-Cost, User-Friendly Sensors for Measuring Plant Nutrients with Excellent Spatio-Temporal Resolution.” Also, Dr. Tanja Radu, from Loughborough University, will discuss “Engineered Solutions for […]

A Sweet Ending To A New Beginning

It was a sweet evening with our final year BSc agronomy students who had gathered for their farewell party at Green Palm Hotel. The air was filled with nostalgia and anticipation. These young minds, who had spent years studying soil science, crop management, and sustainable agriculture, are about to embark on a new chapter in […]

Invitation to Postgraduate Students Seminar Presentation

The Department of Soil and Geological Science cordially invites you to the MSc and PhD Results, Proposal, and Concept Note presentation. The seminar will take place on Friday, 12th July, 2024, at the DSGS MSc Classroom from 09:00 am to 12:00 pm. Please refer to the self-explanatory document for additional details. Announcement Postgraduate Seminars July […]

System of Rice Intensification (SRI): A Sustainable Approach to Rice Cultivation

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: […]