Vol. 2013 No. 1 (2013)

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Bayesian Hierarchical Model Evaluation for Yield Improvement in Tanzanian Smallholder Farm Systems,

Safiri Mwanza, University of Dar es Salaam
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18992506
Published: June 12, 2013

Abstract

This study aims to evaluate yield improvement in Tanzanian smallholder farm systems through a Bayesian hierarchical model. A Bayesian hierarchical model was employed to analyse data collected from Tanzanian smallholder farms. This model accounts for both farm-level and field-level variability in yield measurements. The analysis revealed significant variation in yield across different fields within the same farm, indicating that site-specific interventions could lead to improved yields. The Bayesian hierarchical model provided a robust framework for assessing yield improvement by accounting for spatial heterogeneity. Further research should focus on implementing targeted interventions based on field-level data to maximise yield improvements in smallholder farming systems. Bayesian Hierarchical Model, Yield Improvement, Smallholder Farming, Tanzania The empirical specification follows $Y=\beta_0+\beta^\top X+\varepsilon$, and inference is reported with uncertainty-aware statistical criteria.

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Safiri Mwanza (2013). Bayesian Hierarchical Model Evaluation for Yield Improvement in Tanzanian Smallholder Farm Systems,. African Applied Freshwater Ecology (Fisheries/Aquatic/Environmental), Vol. 2013 No. 1 (2013). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18992506

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TanzaniaBayesian Hierarchical ModelSmallholder FarmsYield MeasurementMethodologyStatistical AnalysisEconometrics

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