Brachiaria CV ruziziensis is an exceptional feed source for dairy cattle, significantly enhancing milk production when incorporated into their diet. This tropical perennial grass has been established and managed by Range Management students at the Model Training Farm (MTF). Brachiaria CV ruziziensis can reach a height of 1 to 2 meters, the root system extends up...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 hand practices and...Read More
The Department of Model Training Farm under the College of Agriculture at Sokoine university of Agriculture (SUA) is proud to announce the upcoming availability of a substantial quantity of “Hass avocado seedlings”, cultivated with precision and care. Scheduled for market release from September to November, these seedlings represent a significant investment in an emerging industry....Read More
The Department of Model Training Farm (DMTF) through the Pasture Management Units is showcasing practical livestock husbandry techniques to local communities, emphasizing the business aspect. This success is largely attributed to the established diverse pastures like Bracharia ruziziensis, Cenchrus ciliaris, Chloris gayana, Pennisetum purpureum, Juncao grass, and Guatemala grass, and more. As a result, cattle, predominantly Friesian and Ayrshire...Read More
At the Model Training Farm’s Aquaculture Unit, students are integrating fish farming with horticultural crops such as Chinese cabbage and bananas, along with Azolla, a plant protein source used for fish feed. With practical skills, students have successfully established plots of Chinese cabbage and banana plants. Water from the fishponds is utilized to cultivate horticultural...Read More
Tarehe 25 Aprili 2024, wanafunzi wa Shahada ya Sayansi ya Ufugaji Viumbe Maji, wakiwa Idara ya Shamba la Mfano la Mafunzo (Kitengo cha Ufugaji wa Samaki) wakionyesha umahiri wao kwa vitendo walipokuwa wakifanya zoezi la uvunaji wa samaki aina ya Sato na Kambale. Uvunaji huu wa samaki ulihusisha mchakato wa kuwatenganisha samaki katika makundi mawili makuu:...Read More
For inquiries, please contact: Section Manager: Name: Stella Genge Email: stella.genge@sua.ac.tz Mobile phone: +255-712-413-590 Field Technician: Name: Buharata Salum Email: buharata.salum@sua.ac.tz Mobile phone: +255-747-612-361 For official communication, please contact: Head of Department, Model Training Farm, Sokoine University of Agriculture, P.O. Box 3001, Chuo Kikuu, Morogoro, Mobile phone: +255753937587 Email: newtonk78@sua.ac.tz CC: dmtf@sua.ac.tzRead 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
WAFANYAKAZI KUTOKA BENKI MBALIMBALI NCHINI WAPATA MWANGA KATIKA UFUGAJI WA SAMAKI KIBIASHARA Tarehe 18 Aprili, 2024, Wafanyakazi kutoka benki za Exim bank, TPB, DTB na Mkombozi walifanya ziara ya kipekee katika Kitengo cha Ufugaji wa Viumbe Maji kilichopo katika Idara ya Shamba la Mfano la Mafunzo katika Chuo Kikuu cha Sokoine cha Kilimo...Read More
In the past 6 weeks second year students from Animal and Range sciences courses were undertaking their field practical training at the Department of Model Training Farm specifically Magadu Animal Unit. They took part in various activities which included the Pasture farm management in activities like sowing, weeding , harvesting and processing of different pasture...Read More
