A PhD candidate Mr. Abubakari Munna from the Department of Soil and Geological Sciences at the College of Agriculture presented his research findings to share with other scientists at the 3rd World Biodiversity Forum, held from 16 to 21 June 2024 in Davos, Switzerland. The forum brought together a diverse group of stakeholders to address...Read More
On the 14th of June 2024, the Department of Animal, Aquaculture, and Range Sciences (DAARS) at Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) hosted an event featuring professional guest speakers from URUS Group LP and IDEXX Laboratories. The focus was on new technology for early pregnancy detection and genetic improvement for climate-smart livestock production. Students and staff from the Sokoine University of...Read More
BSc Range Management and Animal Science students demonstrating their competence in quality silage making Silage is a crucial component of livestock nutrition, especially for dairy and beef cattle. It is produced by fermenting high-moisture forage crops, such as corn, grass, or legumes, in an anaerobic environment. This process preserves the feed’s nutritional value and makes...Read More
The excursion of MSc. Tropical Animal Production students from the Department of Animal, Aquaculture, and Range Sciences (DAARS) at Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) to National Ranching Company Ltd (NARCO) in Tanzania is of immense significance, contributing to their academic and professional development. National Ranching Company Ltd (NARCO) in Tanzania is a major state-owned enterprise...Read More
The Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) participated in the 5th International Fruit Fly Symposium of Tephritid workers from Europe, Africa, and the Middle East (TEAM), which was held from April 15 to April 18, 2024, in Belle Mare, Mauritius. The theme of this Symposium is titled “Food Security: Securing our Fruits for Healthy Consumption”. The...Read More
Banana Plantation lies at the Foot of Uluguru Mountain in the SUA Model Training Farm Bananas play a crucial role in the diet and economy of many African countries, including Tanzania. This tropical fruit, versatile in its uses and varieties, is deeply embedded in the cultural, social, and economic fabric of many African countries. In...Read More
A team from the Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) and the African Plant Nutrition Institute (APNI) launched a Project focused on fighting hidden hunger through micronutrient fertilization in maize and rice in Tanzania. Micronutrient fertilization plays a crucial role in enhancing the productivity and nutritional quality of crop products. While macro-nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus,...Read More
The Aquaculture section under the Department of Model Training Farm (DMTF) at Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) is committed to nurturing competent professionals who will address the low productivity and profitability of fish farms and support the blue economy policy in Tanzania. The DMTF is strategically designed to provide students with real-world practices and experience...Read More
On April 22, 2024, Her Excellency Tone Tinnes, the Ambassador of the Royal Norwegian Embassy to Tanzania, paid a special visit to the Aquaculture, Dairy, and Pasture units within the Department of Model Training Farm (DMTF). During her visit, Hon. Tone Tinnes expressed her satisfaction with the practical skills imparted to students in Sustainable Fish...Read More
A journal article published by Dr Cyrus Rumisha from the Department of Animal, Aquaculture and Range Sciences, in the College of Agriculture, at the Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA), Tanzania, and Prof. Dr. Marc Kochzius from the Department of Biology, Marine Biology at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Belgium was among the top cited articles in Wiley issues of 2022-2023. The article was...Read More
