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Dissemination of improved Phaseolus bean varieties in Tanzania
Start Date: 01/01/2005
End Date: 30/01/2006
R Number: R8415
DFID Programme: Crop Protection
Funding Department: Central Research Department
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Managing Institute: Natural Resources International Limited (NRIL)
Lead Institute: Natural Resources Institute (NRI)
Collaborating Institutes: Agricultural Research Institute, Uyole (ARI); Farmers Education Unit, Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, Tanzania; Southern Africa Bean Research Network, CIAT Malawi
Regions: Africa, Eastern Africa
Countries: United Republic of Tanzania
Objectives:
Benefits for poor people generated by application of new knowledge on crop protection to cultivation of beans in the southern highlands of Tanzania.
Background:
Participatory farmer and researcher selection of promising disease resistant bean lines was carried out in the Southern Highlands of Tanzania [R7569]. The best two lines were identified and combined into a single variety for the production of Breeder seed. [Approved by the Seed Release Committee in November 2003, after completion of the project, under the variety name URAFIKI].Intended Outputs:
New bean variety disseminated.Agricultural communication systems evaluated for promotion of bean varieties and production technologies.
Knowledge on socioeconomics of biodiversity conservation disseminated.
General Notes:
See also the TECA Record Integrated crop management and social capital development in Phaseolus bean farming systems in AfricaTotal Cost to DFID:
£61,372
Aries Code: 112685
MIS Number: 781646003