The contribution of the forest sector to the national economy and to livelihood of people is often underestimated, particularly where its ripple effects in the economy are ignored, placing it in less advantageous position in decisions regarding resource allocation among sectors of a national economy. In order to depict the sector’s contribution to Tanzania’s economy,...Read More
ABSTRACT Lianas are common in tropical forests, where they influence forest dynamics, thus impacting the global carbon sink, with implications for climate change mitigation. Despite their increasing competitiveness with trees at the global scale, robust measurements of liana aboveground biomass (AGB) have been limited. Here we use data from destructive sampling to develop two separate...Read More
Published on Thu, 05/23/2024 – 10:45 Click the Link Below to Watch https://youtu.be/z2Wu0_jOaPw The 43nd Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) Mid Year Graduation Ceremony is being held today Thursday 23rd May 2024 at the Edward Moringe Campus (Main Campus), Morogoro, starting at 10:00 am. On this day, the Chancellor of SUA Hon. (R.t.d) Justice, Joseph Sinde...Read More
An international collaboration of 356 scientists in which Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) is a collaborator has found almost identical patterns of tree diversity across tropical forests of the world. A study of more than one million trees across 1,568 tropical locations worldwide, published in Nature, observed that 2.2% of tree species make up 50%...Read More
The following students will be awarded their qualifications on 23rd May 2024 as indicated under the appropriate programmes; DPRTC Postgraduate Graduands COA 1 BSc. Agriculture General 2 BSc. Horticulture 3 Bachelor of Crop Production and Management 4 BSc. Agronomy 5 BSc. Animal Science 6 BSc. Aquaculture 7 BSc. Range Management 8 BSc. Family and Consumer Studies...Read More
Happy Bee Day! Bees are so important to the health of our planet that they have their own special day. The event takes place on 20 May each year, to spread awareness of the significance of bees. Bee campaigners are also asking people everywhere to do more to help and protect the special insects. World Bee Day is celebrated...Read More
Discover the exceptional talent and dedication of the top employees at the College of Forestry, Wildlife, and Tourism. Meet the individuals shaping the future of conservation and sustainable tourism through their expertise and passion. Learn about their contributions and commitment to excellence in environmental stewardship and wildlife conservation. visit the links below for more...Read More
Sokoine University of Agriculture Celebrates Successful Masters Degree Defenses On May 3rd, 2024, the Department of Forest and Environmental Economics at Sokoine University of Agriculture proudly celebrated the successful Masters degree defenses of five exceptional students: Akiza Kamagenge, Angela Mlawa, Emmanuel Lewis, Fenrick Msigwa, and Marry Magiri. Celebrating Academic Excellence These five students have demonstrated...Read More
Discover the fascinating world of trees with our comprehensive photo gallery showcasing a diverse array of species, each labeled with its scientific name. Explore the intricate details and unique characteristics that make these natural wonders so captivating. Whether you’re a nature enthusiast, a student of botany, or simply appreciate the beauty of the natural world,...Read More
The Regional Commissioner of Mbeya, Hon. Juma Homera, on behalf of the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania, has commended the good research work done by SUA in collaboration with NEMC, which has led to the dissemination of its results in ten countries along the western Indian Ocean region. The Mbeya District Commissioner, Hon....Read More
