This chapter aims to discuss measures that need to be employed to boost
the agricultural production
in country like Tanzania. The objective of the study is
to assess the perception of agronomist on what
do they consider to be barriers for agricultural
improvement in Tanzania, and to propose solutions for
the ultimate sustainable agriculture in Tanzania. The
methodology employed in the study was
qualitative approach, where interview was the main data
collection instrument used. The design of the
study was the case study. The sample was drawn through
purposive sampling, where only participant
on the training were involved in the study. Results of
the study indicates that the leading barriers to
the development of horticulture in Tanzania include
insufficient market, ignorance of the farmers on
the potentials of horticulture, weak government
policies in relation to horticulture, incompetent
agronomist as they lack practical knowledge, weak
commitment of the local government
councils, and inability of politicians in articulating
potentials of horticulture. In addition, it was leant
that Agronomist have not done much to participate in
educating the farmers on the best practices for
improving agriculture. It is therefore recommended
that; each council should have targets on how
many farmers should enjoy best practices per year.
Author(s) Details
Norman A. S. King
Teofilo Kisanji University, Mbeya, Tanzania.
Montanus Cyprian Milanzi
Mzumbe University, Tanzania.
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