Vol. 2011 No. 1 (2011)

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ICT Access and Its Yield Gains for Small-Scale Farmers in Tanzania's Semi-Arid Regions,

Kamali Mwakisaka, Department of Advanced Studies, Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA), Morogoro Musoke Kajombe, Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences (CUHAS) Mbalawa Chituwo, Department of Research, Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA), Morogoro Chewa Simba, Department of Advanced Studies, Ardhi University, Dar es Salaam
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18931547
Published: May 1, 2011

Abstract

This study examines the impact of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) access on small-scale farmers in Tanzania's semi-arid regions. A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining quantitative data from surveys with qualitative insights from in-depth interviews to understand farmer practices and perceptions of ICT use. Evidence suggests that farmers who had access to mobile phones reported higher adoption rates (65%) compared to those without (40%), leading to significant yield gains averaging 21% over the study period. The findings highlight a strong correlation between improved ICT access and enhanced agricultural productivity among small-scale farmers in semi-arid regions of Tanzania. Policy recommendations include increasing investment in rural infrastructure, particularly mobile phone networks, to facilitate wider adoption of ICT tools by farmers.

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Kamali Mwakisaka, Musoke Kajombe, Mbalawa Chituwo, Chewa Simba (2011). ICT Access and Its Yield Gains for Small-Scale Farmers in Tanzania's Semi-Arid Regions,. African Information Resource Management (LIS focus), Vol. 2011 No. 1 (2011). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18931547

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Sub-SaharanAgriculturalSocioeconomicGrowthEthnoecologyQualitativeQuantitative

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