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Farmer perceptions on labor-saving technologies in groundnut production systems in Tanzania

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Relation http://oar.icrisat.org/12025/
 
Title Farmer perceptions on labor-saving technologies in groundnut production systems in Tanzania
 
Creator Ndossi, J
Mwalongo, S
Akpo, E
Alex, G
Nzunda, J
Okori, P
Ojiewo, C
 
Subject Tanzania
Groundnut
 
Description Groundnut is among the most valuable crops in Tanzania. It is a good source of oil, food, and income to many households however, it is considered a labor-intensive crop. Farmers perform tedious and laborious activities during ploughing, planting, weeding, harvesting, and shelling just to mention a few. Therefore, in ensuring that groundnut production achieves its potential within and outside the country, the introduction and use of labor- saving technologies cannot be overemphasized. This study intended to assess the farmers perception on groundnut labor-saving technologies in Tanzania. Specifically, the study aimed at (i) analyzing the labor-saving technologies used by groundnut farmers; (ii) Investigating farmers perception on the LSTs. Also, (iii) Comparing the farmers’ resource (such as time and finances) use associated with the traditional tools versus the labor-saving technologies (LST) and (iv) Discussing policy environment for labor saving technology in Tanzania.
 
Publisher ICRISAT
 
Type Monograph
NonPeerReviewed
 
Format application/pdf
 
Language en
 
Identifier http://oar.icrisat.org/12025/1/Farmer%20perceptions%20on%20labor_WPS%20no.%2065.pdf
Ndossi, J and Mwalongo, S and Akpo, E and Alex, G and Nzunda, J and Okori, P and Ojiewo, C Farmer perceptions on labor-saving technologies in groundnut production systems in Tanzania. Working Paper. ICRISAT, Patancheru 502324, Telangana, India.