Impacts of climate change, variability and adaptation strategies on agriculture in semi arid areas of Tanzania : the case of Manyoni District in Singida Region, Tanzania

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dc.contributor.authorMary, A.L.
dc.contributor.authorMajule, A.E.
dc.date.accessioned2009-09-10T14:15:40Z
dc.date.available2009-09-10T14:15:40Z
dc.date.issued2009
dc.description.abstractAfrica is particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change because of factors such as widespread poverty, recurrent droughts, inequitable land distribution and over dependence on rain-fed agriculture. This study explored indigenous knowledge, adaptive capacity and coping strategies, coupled with scientific analysis of prevailing climatic patterns in the areas of study, and identified enhanced adaptations for agricultural systems. It was carried out in Manyoni District in Singida Region, Tanzania where 55% of its populations are living below the food poverty line. A combination of existing strategies to adapt, such as timing of agricultural operations and crop diversification, need further strengthening and support.en
dc.identifier.citationLema, M. A., & Majule, A. E. (2009). Impacts of climate change, variability and adaptation strategies on agriculture in semi arid areas of Tanzania: The case of Manyoni District in Singida Region, Tanzania. African Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, 3(8), 206-218. doi: 10.5897/AJEST09.099en
dc.identifier.issn1991-637X
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10625/40005
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherAcademic Journals, Nairobi, KEen
dc.relation.journalAfrican Journal of Environmental Science and Technology
dc.subjectAGRICULTURAL PRODUCTIONen
dc.subjectCLIMATE CHANGEen
dc.subjectKAMENYANGA VILLAGEen
dc.subjectTANZANIA--MANYONI DISTRICTen
dc.subjectRAINFALLen
dc.subjectSINGIDA REGIONen
dc.subjectADAPTATIONen
dc.subjectPERCEPTIONen
dc.subjectTANZANIAen
dc.titleImpacts of climate change, variability and adaptation strategies on agriculture in semi arid areas of Tanzania : the case of Manyoni District in Singida Region, Tanzaniaen
dc.typeJournal Article (peer-reviewed)en
idrc.copyright.oapermissionsourceCC BY 3.0 Unporteden
idrc.dspace.accessOpen Accessen
idrc.project.number104141
idrc.project.titleStrengthening Local Agricultural Innovation Systems in Less Favorable and High-Potential Areas of Tanzania and Malawien
idrc.rims.adhocgroupIDRC SUPPORTEDen

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