Farmer-centric Scaling of Agroecology Innovations Boosts Crop Productivity and Increases Adoption in Central Tanzania

    Desta, G and Ngowi, P (2024) Farmer-centric Scaling of Agroecology Innovations Boosts Crop Productivity and Increases Adoption in Central Tanzania. Monograph. ICRISAT, Patancheru.

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    Research Program : East & Southern Africa

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    Abstract

    The ResComm project, "Enabling a Resilient and Prosperous Community through Participatory Agroecological Practices in Central Tanzania," has significantly enhanced agricultural productivity and resilience among smallholder farmers. Using a lead farmer-centric approach across eight community learning sites, the project promoted integrated agroecological practices, including improved crop varieties, intercropping, tie ridges, and Fanya juu/ chini* soil conservation techniques. Between 2021 and 2023, over 650 farmers directly adopted these innovations, benefiting over 7,300 indirectly, with an additional 400 adopting them in 2024. Yields of pigeonpea and sorghum increased by up to 2–3 times, and adoption rates in participating villages reached 60–90%. The project also empowered women, who made up 45% of beneficiaries, and delivered environmental and economic benefits, including increased income and reduced land degradation. ResComm demonstrates the potential for scaling sustainable practices across similar regions, fostering agricultural transformation, improved livelihoods, and climate resilience.

    Item Type: Monograph (Monograph)
    Divisions: Research Program : East & Southern Africa
    CRP: UNSPECIFIED
    Series Name: Briefing Paper
    Uncontrolled Keywords: crop production, resilience, agroecosystems, high-yielding varieties, capacity development
    Subjects: Others > Tanzania
    Others > Capacity Building
    Others > Crop Yield
    Depositing User: Mr Nagaraju T
    Date Deposited: 16 Oct 2025 06:13
    Last Modified: 16 Oct 2025 06:13
    URI: http://oar.icrisat.org/id/eprint/13364
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