Tomato farming as an alternative source of income case study of Bukanga hamlet in Musoma Municipality

Indah, Baraka Wilson Thomas (2014) Tomato farming as an alternative source of income case study of Bukanga hamlet in Musoma Municipality. Masters thesis, The Open University of Tanzania.

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Abstract

Participatory needs assessment was conducted in Bukanga ward in Musoma municipality in order to determine needs, opprtunities and challenges facing the community. Participatory research methods were employed. These included focus group discussion, observation, questionnaire, and in depth interview. Low income high and un employment rate were the main findings of research. Low income was the major stress and formed an area of intervention. The communities came up with opportunities which could help them to solve stresses. Tomato farming was an alternative source of income which was opted by the majority.

Item Type: Thesis (Masters)
Subjects: 300 Social Sciences > 330 Economics
Divisions: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences > Centre for Economics and Community Economic Development
Depositing User: Mr Habibu Kazimzuri
Date Deposited: 14 Jan 2016 12:07
Last Modified: 14 Jan 2016 12:07
URI: http://repository.out.ac.tz/id/eprint/781

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