Concertation Indépendante
Cible géographique:
République-Unie de Tanzanie
Discussion topic outcome
THEME 1: Policy on Research and Development, Training and Extension The National Agriculture Policy, 2013 recognizes organic agriculture but not agroecology although some of its practices are addressed. Also, in relation to agroecological intensification, the National Livestock Policy of 2006 does not specifically address absolute issues in agroecology. However, it points out some issues of concern for agroecology. Furthermore, the Plant Health Act (2020) has provisions for licensing bio-input suppliers. It is, however, noted that this legislation is yet to become operational pending the compl
... Lire la suiteetion and sanctioning of Regulations that would spell out details on procedures and processes for operationalization of the law. What to do? - Training & extension should focus on the coexistence of conventional and agroecology knowledge - TARI and other research institutions should recognize and participate in AE related research - Effectively coordinate AE stakeholders by agroecology Hub in Tanzania. - Promote dissemination of AE technologies and knowledge to the community level through ICTs - Promote production by farmers of market-led AE products - Publicize AE products through various methods including media - Advocate strongly for AE through various methods including media Theme 2: TARI/TALIRI/SUA cluster Strategies for promoting AE Research -AE research should form part of the mandate of TARI and other research institutions -Technology transfer units should develop mechanisms for the dissemination of technologies on Agroecological Intensification (AEI) -Adopt participatory programs in identifying AE technologies in collaboration with farmers and other stakeholders -Agroecology Hub in Tanzania and the Ministry of Agriculture (Lead Ministry) should prepare a document containing a variety of agroecology technologies relevant to specific geographical areas/regions in the country. -Revise the National agricultural research agenda (NARA) to incorporate agroecology issues. -Mapping of research needs for generating appropriate AE technologies. THEME 3: NGOs/FRNs cluster (. Key issues identified • NGOs are weak in advocating for evidence-based AE sensitive agriculture and livestock policies • Poor documentation of challenges to the existing policies • Lack of training of extension staff on AE • Lack of extension approach towards AEI at various levels including at grass root level • Extension staff are implementing their duties based on existing government policies and programs which are inclined towards conventional agriculture • Existing policies do not adequately capture AE issues • Low ratio of extension staff to farmers • Extension officers undertake activities other than extension work What to do? - Revise curricula in technical training institutions to include agroecology - Conduct refreshers training on AE for in-service extension staff - Promote a positive attitude towards AE - Establish platforms for coordination of AE stakeholders (Agroecology Hub in Tanzania-AEHT) - Promote use of participatory approach involving various stakeholders (e.g. researchers, policymakers, agro-dealers, and producers) in advocacy and out-scaling of AEI technologies - Identify policy and strategic bottlenecks hindering widespread adoption of AEI practices in Tanzania Lire moins
Piste(s) d'Action: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Mots-clés : Environment and Climate, Finance, Governance, Innovation, Policy, Trade-offs, Women & Youth Empowerment