Determinants of Smallholder Agricultural Commercialization in Tanzania: A Case of Rice Production in Kilosa District.

Dioko, Michael Augustine (2022) Determinants of Smallholder Agricultural Commercialization in Tanzania: A Case of Rice Production in Kilosa District. Masters thesis, The Open University of Tanzania.

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Abstract

This study aimed at assessing determinants of smallholder on agricultural commercialization in Tanzania: a case of rice production in Kilosa District. Specifically the study is based on economic, socio-cultural and institutional determinants on commercialization of agriculture among smallholder rice farmers. The study used agricultural production economics theory by Colman and Young, 1997 and Institutional theory by Parsons, 1957. This study based on Barrett (2008) behavior of Agricultural market participation model which mainly focused on the Utility maximization. The study is Cross sectional measured quantitatively, Probability Sampling method used in Obtaining 204 respondent for the study. Both primary and secondary data were collected by using structured questionnaire, observation and literature reviews. Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) and Excel was used for data analysis. The independent variables included in the model collectively had a significant influence on commercialization (F = 31.69, P < 0.001). Results for t- test indicate commercialization in rice production was significantly positively related with farm group membership, Access to credit, Access to extension services, and Farm size. Government support to finance farmers through financial institutions, input subsides; marketing infrastructure development and extension services adequate provision are highly required in making rice production and commercialization more profitable. Keywords: Smallholder, Commercialization, Welfare, Subsistence Farming.

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