The development of the MTF continued with expansion of production plots at the Main Gate Unit. Sugarcane, citrus and oil palm plots have been expanded. A section for ornamentals is under establishment. The MTF is also in the process of establishing fish hatchery section at Magadu Animal Unit, that will serve as a supply point […]
On Tuesday 18th February 2020, SUA Management visited Farm For the Future (FFF) headquaters at Ilula, Kilolo District, Iringa. The Principal of College of Agriculture joined the SUA team under leadership of Vice Chancellor Prof Raphael Chibunda. The SUA team was composed of Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic) Prof Peter Gillah; Director of Postgraduate studeis Research […]
On Tuesday 11th February 2020, the Project Manager and Chairperson of the Iringa based Farm For the Future (FFF) Mr Osmund Ueland visited SUA Model Training Farm’s Main gate and Magadu sections. He was accompanied by Farm Manager Ms Grace Kimonge and Mr Dickson Deodatus. earlier the FFF team, met SUA management under the Vice […]
Mastercard Foundation has partnered with the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity BuildingMastercard Foundation has partnered with the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Buildingin Agriculture (RUFORUM; www.ruforum.org), a network of 125 universities in 38 African countriesto Transform African Agricultural Universities (TAGDev) to meaningfully contribute to Africa’sgrowth and development. The aim of the partnership is to transform […]
Theme: “Reducing Post-harvest losses for enhanced Food Security and Export Trade” Sub-themes: Private sector participation, policy and business enabling environment in PHM Mycotoxins in agriculture, food safety and export trade ICT, Science, technology and innovation in postharvest management Youth and women in post-harvest management Introduction In recent years, global food production has reached a record […]
A new project titled Insect Service and Biodiversity in Agroecological Farming (ISeBAF) has been launched. This is collaboration between the Royal Museum for Central Africa (RMCA), Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences (RBINS), Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) and Bioengineering at the Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB). The main objectives of this project are to […]
The Tanzania Journal of Agricultural Sciences (TAJAS), volume 18 is now out. The volume has the following content Economic Efficiency Analysis of Dairy Farmers Participating in Dairy Market Hubs in Tanga and Morogoro regions, Tanzania Increased Productivity in Tanzanian Cattle is the Main Approach to Reduce Methane Emission per Unit of Product Weather Related Challenges […]
The Principal of College of Agriculture wishes staff and students a Happy and Prosperous New Year 2020. The year 2019 was a productive year for our college, with many staff promoted to higher ranks, new curricula developed, new research projects registered and we hosted the CoA annual conference and exhibitions. It is our sincere hope […]
College Agriculture wishes to congratulate the 2019 graduands of various degrees hosted in iur departmentts. More than 1000 students were conferred with BSc, MSc and PhD by the Chancellor Joseph Sinde Warioba at the Freedom Square Solomon Mahlangu Campus on Friday 22 November 2019.
The College of Agriculture congratulates the following for winning various prizes for the year 2019 1. Dr. Hadija Mbwana – Best Young Researcher 2. Dr. Anna Baltazari – Best Postgraduate student 3. Department of Crop Science and Horticulture – First Runner up – Best website among academic departments The college congratulates various undergraduate students who were […]