Indigenous knowledge in seasonal rainfall prediction in Tanzania : a case of the South-western Highland of Tanzania

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dc.contributor.authorChang’a, Ladislaus B.
dc.contributor.authorYanda, Pius Z.
dc.contributor.authorNgana, James
dc.date.accessioned2012-04-12T15:04:08Z
dc.date.available2012-04-12T15:04:08Z
dc.date.issued2010
dc.description.abstractEarly and significant flowering of Mihemi (Erythrina abyssinica) and Mikwe (Brachystegia speciformis) trees has been identified as a signal of good rainfall in the South-western Highland of Tanzania. Farmers have singled out the behaviour of the Dudumizi bird as another indicator. This study was conducted in Rungwe and Kilolo districts in Mbeya and Iringa regions. Systematic documentation and integration of indigenous knowledge into conventional weather forecasting is a recommended strategy for improving the accuracy and reliability of seasonal rainfall forecasts under increasing climate variability. Since agriculture in Tanzania is mainly rainfed, where, when and what to plant depends on the accuracy of rainfall forecasting.en
dc.identifier.issn2070-1845
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10625/48748
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherAcademic Journalsen
dc.relation.ispartofJournal of Geography and Regional Planning, v. 3, no. 4en
dc.subjectCLIMATE VARIABILITYen
dc.subjectSEASONAL FORECASTINGen
dc.subjectEL NINOen
dc.subjectDUDUMIZIen
dc.subjectINDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGEen
dc.subjectHIGHLANDSen
dc.subjectTANZANIAen
dc.subjectCLIMATE CHANGE IMPACTSen
dc.subjectWEATHER FORECASTSen
dc.subjectPARTICIPATORY RURAL APPRAISALen
dc.subjectPHENOLOGYen
dc.titleIndigenous knowledge in seasonal rainfall prediction in Tanzania : a case of the South-western Highland of Tanzaniaen
dc.typeJournal Article (peer-reviewed)en
idrc.copyright.holderAcademic Journals
idrc.dspace.accessOpen Accessen
idrc.project.number104391
idrc.project.titleAfrican Climate Change Fellowshipen
idrc.rims.adhocgroupIDRC SUPPORTEDen

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