Lazaro E.Nnko

Department of Forest and Environmental Economics, Sokoine University of Agriculture, Morogoro, Tanzania

Publications

• Research Article   
  Agroforestry systems and practices and their adoption in kilombero district, Tanzania
  Author(s): Lazaro E.Nnko*, Japhet J.Kashaigili, Gerald C.Monela, Pantaleo K.T. Munishi, Chilagane Nyemo and Paul J.Lyimo
  
  Agroforestry systems and practices are perceived to improve livelihood and sustainable management of natural resources. However, their adoption in various regions differs, with the biophysical conditions and societal characteristics. This study was conducted in Kilombero District to investigate the factors influencing the adoption of different agroforestry systems and practices in agro-ecosystems and farming systems. A Household survey, key informant interviews and focus group discussion was used for data collection in three villages. Descriptive statistics and multinomial logistic regression in SPSS were applied for analysis. Results shows that Igima and Ngajengwa villages had home garden practices dominated, as revealed by 63.3% and 66.7%, respectively, while Mbingu village had mixed intercropping practice with 56.67%. Agrosilvopasture systems were dominant in Igima and Ngajengwa vi.. View More»
  

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