Tanzania factsheet
This two-page factsheet provides an overview of the impact of the Tropical Legumes projects in Tanzania, including the crops targeted and the results of the work carried out. The data is clearly presented and the factsheet includes links to further information.
Enhancing Smallholder Farmers’ Access to Seed of Improved Legume Varieties Through Multi-stakeholder Platforms (Groundnut Seed Production and Distribution Through Multi-Stakeholder Platforms in Southern Region of Tanzania: Chapter 2 of 14)
Chapter 2 of a book that shares the experiences of TL III in facilitating smallholder farmers’ access to seed of improved legume varieties through innovation platforms in seven developing countries for the past 12 years.
Factors Influencing Preferences and Adoption of Improved Groundnut Varieties among Farmers in Tanzania
This paper analyzes factors underpinning the adoption of improved groundnut varieties among farmers to pave the way for upscaling quality seed used for increased production and commodity business in farming communities.
304 improved varieties developed in 15 countries in Africa, India and Bangladesh
This infographic summarizes the achievements of the Tropical Legumes projects across 15 countries and 6 crops.
Farmers reaping the benefits of groundnut farming in Tanzania
Over a period of 12 years (2007–2019), the Tropical Legumes projects led to the development of new, improved groundnut varieties, 11 of which were developed and released in Tanzania. During a project visit to farmers in Masasi, Tanzania, the farmers explained how they are now reaping huge benefits from the improved varieties.
Impact of improved common bean varieties on household food security on adopters in Tanzania
This paper evaluates the impact of improved common bean varieties on food security using per capita food consumption expenditure and diet diversity score.
Legume seed production for sustainable seed supply and crop productivity: case of groundnut in Tanzania and Uganda
This article uses a cost-benefit analysis to evaluate different seed production models for groundnut seeds in Tanzania and Uganda.
Sowing Legume Seeds, Reaping Cash: A Renaissance within Communities in Sub-Saharan Africa (A brief overview of smallholder farmers’ access to seed of improved legume varieties: Chapter 1 of 9)
Chapter 1 of a book that shares impact stories and testimonies from various value chain actors who were part of the Tropical Legumes projects over the course of 12 years.
Sowing Legume Seeds, Reaping Cash: A Renaissance within Communities in Sub-Saharan Africa (Impact stories and testimonies from diverse actors in groundnut value chain in Tanzania: Chapter 2 of 9)
Chapter 2 of a book that shares impact stories and testimonies from various value chain actors who were part of the Tropical Legumes projects over the course of 12 years.
Sowing Legume Seeds, Reaping Cash: A Renaissance within Communities in Sub-Saharan Africa (Common bean value chain actors share their feeling about TL projects in Tanzania: Chapter 3 of 9)
Chapter 3 of a book that shares impact stories and testimonies from various value chain actors who were part of the Tropical Legumes projects over the course of 12 years.
