{"id":3415,"date":"2024-04-25T21:23:33","date_gmt":"2024-04-25T18:23:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.coa.sua.ac.tz\/farm\/?p=3415"},"modified":"2024-05-03T20:30:03","modified_gmt":"2024-05-03T17:30:03","slug":"hon-tone-tinnes-impressed-by-the-department-of-model-training-farm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.coa.sua.ac.tz\/farm\/index.php\/2024\/04\/25\/hon-tone-tinnes-impressed-by-the-department-of-model-training-farm\/","title":{"rendered":"Hon. Tone Tinnes Impressed by the Department of Model Training Farm’s Contribution to Students and Community"},"content":{"rendered":"
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).<\/div>\n
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During her visit, Hon. Tone Tinnes expressed her satisfaction with the practical skills imparted to students in Sustainable Fish Farming, Pasture Establishment, and Management. She commended the department’s efforts in preparing students to become self-employed entrepreneurs or effective Extension Officers capable of providing crucial advisory support to farmers.<\/div>\n
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Of particular note was the DMTF’s role as a vital training hub for farmers and community members seeking to learn about commercial fish farming and pasture establishment as adaptive measures against the adverse impacts of climate change. Beyond education, the department facilitates access to high-quality pasture seeds and fish fingerlings (including Nile tilapia<\/em> and Catfish) for local farmers.<\/div>\n
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Hon. Tone Tinnes and delegates step into the African catfish hatchery, exploring innovations in aquaculture<\/em>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In response to the challenges posed by climate change, Hon. Tone Tinnes observed the established drought-resistant pasture varieties such as Juncao, Chloris gayana<\/em>, and Cenchrus ciliaris<\/em>, alongside other improved pastures like Bracharia brizantha<\/em> and Pennisetum purpureum<\/em>, which farmers are increasingly adopting.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Bracharia brizantha<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n
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The ambassador also observed Norwegian milk goats, known for their resilience and adaptability to climate change effects and usefulness to local farmers in the region.<\/div>\n
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In the context of fish farming, Her Excellency learned about innovative solutions such as Azolla, a natural and cost-effective fish feed that helps mitigate greenhouse gas emissions, and the utilization of Black Soldier Flies produced from vegetable waste.<\/div>\n
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Hon. Tone Tinnes keenly observing Azolla.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n
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This visit marked the tangible impact of the DMTF, showcasing its pivotal role in equipping both students and the broader community with essential skills and resources to address pressing challenges in agriculture and aquaculture.<\/div>\n
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Hon. Ton Tinnes commends SUA students for their exceptional skills in fish farming.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

As Hon. Tone Tinnes departed, her words of encouragement echoed the shared commitment to sustainable development and knowledge exchange between Norway and Tanzania.<\/p>\n

For inquiries, please contact:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Section Manager:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Name: Stella Genge<\/p>\n

Email: stella.genge@sua.ac.tz<\/a><\/p>\n

Mobile phone: +255-712-413-590<\/p>\n

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Field Technician:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Name: Buharata Salum<\/p>\n

Email: buharata.salum@sua.ac.tz<\/a><\/p>\n

Mobile phone: +255-747-612-361<\/p>\n

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For official communication, please contact:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head of Department, Model Training Farm,<\/p>\n

Sokoine University of Agriculture,<\/p>\n

P.O. Box 3001, Chuo Kikuu, Morogoro,<\/p>\n

Mobile phone: +255753937587<\/p>\n

Email: newtonk78@sua.ac.tz\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

CC: dmtf@sua.ac.tz<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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