عنوان

Beekeeping in Tanzania:

شماره

LA107841

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انگلیسی

عنوان اصلي

Beekeeping in Tanzania:

نام عام مواد

[Article]

ساير اطلاعات عنواني

why is beekeeping not commercially viable in Mvomero?

نام نخستين پديدآور

Nicholaus B. Tutuba, Wim Vanhaverbeke

محل نشرو پخش و غیره

Leiden

نام ناشر، پخش کننده و غيره

Brill

متن يادداشت

Beekeeping is a long established economic activity in Tanzania. It contributes to the national economy by generating some US 19 million per annum and employing more than two million people. Beekeeping produces food and medicines, makes a significant contribution to bio-diversity, and encourages agricultural production through pollination. Moreover, more than 50% of Tanzania is covered by forests suitable for beekeeping. This potential is not fully exploited, and the sector is non-commercial. This study analyses the causes of the inability of rural Tanzanian beekeepers to establish commercially viable businesses. Using the case study research design, this qualitative study was conducted in the Mvomero district. Triangulation sampling techniques were used to select different beekeeping actors. Data was collected through interviews, focus group discussions, and observation. The descriptive analysis and 'current tree reality' of thinking process techniques were used to identify constraints that limit beekeepers from commercialising the sector. The challenges that are repeatedly cited as the main hindrances to the growth and development of beekeeping include over-reliance on traditional hives and honey production methods, low volumes, poor quality honey, limited access to finance, and insufficient fodder. We conclude that insufficient beekeeping expertise (knowledge and skills) and management are the two critical underlying factors that have led to the current situation. Since this study was limited to answering the first question of the theory of constraints approach, a further study is suggested to answer the remaining two questions. Moreover, a study to assess obstacles that hinder the adoption of top bar hives in the area is vitally important.

تاريخ نشر

2018

توصيف ظاهري

213-239

عنوان

Afrika Focus

شماره جلد

31/1

شماره استاندارد بين المللي پياييندها

2031-356X

اصطلاح موضوعی

African Studies

اصطلاح موضوعی

beekeeping constraints

اصطلاح موضوعی

commercial beekeeping

اصطلاح موضوعی

General

اصطلاح موضوعی

Social Sciences

اصطلاح موضوعی

Tanzania

اصطلاح موضوعی

theory of constraints

مستند نام اشخاص تاييد نشده

Nicholaus B. Tutuba

مستند نام اشخاص تاييد نشده

Wim Vanhaverbeke

شماره بازیابی

10.1163/2031356X-03101012

نام الکترونيکي

فرمت انتشار

p

نوع ماده

[Article]

کد کاربرگه

275578

سطح دسترسي

a

تكميل شده

Y