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Golden Grains: Cultivating Rice And Maize Health In Tanzanian Fields

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 […]

Seminar Presentation By Prof. Ray R. Weil, University of Maryland

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 […]

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Field Practical Training (FPT) Station Allocations for BSc Agronomy Third-Year Students

We are pleased to announce the station allocations for the third-year students’ Field Practical Training (FPT). The attached list details the specific stations assigned to each student. The FPT is scheduled to begin on 5th March 2024. As part of your preparation, we advise all students to collect their logbooks prior to their departure for […]

SUA Playing a Key Role in the Makete-wheat Project

Piloting Sustainable Wheat Production in Makete as a driver to economic growth and National Food Security was initially conceived by regional and district authorities in Njombe and Makete, respectively. The regional administration immediately saw the need to include SUA as a key partner in the project as the latter could render its enormous expertise in […]

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PhD Research Concept Note and Progress Seminar

SOKOINE UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT OF SOIL AND GEOLOGICAL SCIENCES PhD RESEARCH CONCEPT NOTE AND PROGRESS SEMINAR PRESENTATIONS 1. PhD RESEARCH CONCEPT NOTE TITLE:  CHARACTERIZATION AND MAPPING OF SALT AND FLOOD AFFECTED SOILS IN SELECTED RICE GROWING                       ZONES OF TANZANIA STUDENT NAME:  OMAR, […]