List of research projects

No Project Title Tenure Project Leader
1 Enhancing Rangeland Productivity and Community Livelihoods through Integrated Management of Noxious Weeds: A Case of Kongwa Weeds in Central Tanzania   Dr. I Selemani
2 Enhancing the Competitiveness of Indigenous Cattle Beef Production   Prof. S.W. Chenyambuga
3 Improving Productivity of Nile Tilapia through Selective Breeding to Alleviate Poverty among Tanzanian Small-Scale Farmers   Dr. A.W. Mwandya
4 Application of Selective Breeding Technique for Improving Productivity of Farmed Wami Tilapia in the Coastal Areas of Tanzania   Dr. G. J. Mshana
5 Enabling Sustainable Exploitation of the Coastal Tuna Species (Kawakawa And Coastal Tuna Species (Kawakawa And Skipjack) in Western Indian Ocean (WIOMSA-Rhodes University)   Dr. G. J. Mshana
6 Mapping for Conservation of Native Tilapia Resources in East Africa   Dr. N. Madalla
7 African Chicken Genetic Gain (ACGG)   Dr. S.H. Mbaga
8

Establishing livestock-based coping strategies for improved resilience of pastoral and agro-pastoral communities to impact of climate change in Northern Tanzania

36 Months Dr. S.H. Mbaga
9 Building Stronger Universities Phase III (BSUIII)   Dr. D. Mushi
10 Promotion of ecosystem-responsive integrated urban farming practices in the livestock, vegetable and fish production systems 36 Months Dr. A.W. Mwandya
11 Establishing a Demonstration Unit of Tilapia Cage Culture at SUA 12 Months Dr. A.W. Mwandya
12 Improving the productivity of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) through selective breeding and mass production of fingerlings 36 Months Prof. S. W. Chenyambuga
13 Characterization of Tanzania Zebu cattle for tolerance to ticks and East Coast Fever 42 Months Prof. S. W. Chenyambuga
14 Development of a sustainable tilapia culture in Tanzania 24 Months Prof. S. W. Chenyambuga
15 Genomic tools for improved chevon production from South Africa and Tanzanian Goats 24 Months Prof. S. W. Chenyambuga
16 Strengthening Research and Teaching Capacity for Sustainable Development of aquaculture in Tanzania 24 Months Prof. S. W. Chenyambuga
17 Development of Appropriate Hatchery Technology for African catfish in Tanzania 36 Months Dr. H. A. Lamtane
18

Outreach Project – Integrated Agro-Aquaculture Case: (BSU) –

Knowledge Sharing, Research Dissemination and Communication

24 Months Dr. H. A. Lamtane/Dr. F. T. Magayane
19 Development of Tilapia and Catfish Feeds for Sustainable Aquaculture Development in Tanzania 36 Months Dr. N. Madalla
20 Enhancing the Quality of graduates of agriculture to meet tomorrows’ food security challenge (PREPARE-BSc) 36 Months Prof. F. Lekule
21 Increasing Markets Share of Locally Produced Beef Through Improved Cattle Husbandry, Slaughter Operations and Meat Handling 36 Months Prof. Kimbita/ Dr. D. Mushi
22 Building Stronger Universities 24 Months Dr. D. Mushi
23 Up-scalling of Pro-Poor Innovative Dairy Goat Technologies for Improved Livelihood Security and Human Capacity in Selected Highland Areas 36 Months Prof. G Kifaro
24 Securing Rural Livelihood Through Improved Pig Production (SLIPP) 48 Months Prof. F. Lekule
25 Safe Food Fair Food 36 Months Prof. L. Kurwijila
26 More Milk 48 Months Prof. L. Kurwijila
27 “What is Killing my Cow?” 12 Months Prof. L. Kurwijila