Newsletter
ISSN 1821-6064
Newsletter of the Sokoine University of Agriculture, Morogoro Tanzania
Volume 1, Issue Number 1: June 2013
Sokoine University of Agriculture. Reaching OutSIDE Stakeholders and the General Public
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The Chancellor of SUA , Hon, Al Noor Kassum, presenting a gift to Vice President of the United Republic of Tanazania His Excellence Dr.Mohamed Gharib Bilal who delivered the 13th Sokoine Memorial Lecture on 16th November, 2012 at the Solomon Mahlangu Campus Freedom Square.
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Sua Hosts the 2013 National Tree Planting Event
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Carbon Monitoring Centre to be Established at Sua
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Sua Confers First Award for Distinguished Contribution in Agriculture Notable Achievements in Research and Outreach Under The Sua-Norad Frame June 2013
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BACKGROUND Sokoine University was established in July 1984nby the Parliamentary Act No.6 of the same year; which was repealed by the Universities act No. 7 of 2005 from which SUA Charter was granted in 2007. The University was created from the former Falcuty of Agriculture, Forestry and Veterinary Science of the University of Dar Es Salaam. It is situated 3.0 KM from the centre of Morogoro Municipality, which is about 200 KM west of Dar Es Salaam. The Universty is currently made up of four campuses and one constituent college. The Campuses are: the main Campus and Solomon Mahlagu Campus in Morogoro; the Olmotonyi Campus in Arusha region and the Mazumba Campus in Lushoto, Tanga region. The constituent college is the MoshiUniversity College of Cooperative and Business Studies (MUCCoBS), located in Moshi Municipality, Kilimanjaro region
Vision To become a Centre of Excellence in Agriculture and allied Sciences.
Mission To Promote development through training, research and delivery of services to the public and private sector.
Core values Core Values include academic excellence, intergrity, freedom, effectiveness, efficiency, participatory management, social responsibility, ethical standards and continued learning, equity and social justice P.O.Box 3000, Morogoro—Tanzania. • Tel +255 232603511 • Fax +255 232604388 Email: sua@suanet.ac.tz • Website: www.suanet.ac.tz
Contents Newsletter
iSSn 1821-6064
newsletter of the Sokoine University of Agriculture, Morogoro tanzania
volume 1, issue number 1: June 2013
Sokoine UniverSity of AgricUltUre. reAching oUtSiDe StAkeholDerS AnD the generAl PUblic
Inside
The Chancellor of SUA , Hon, Al Noor Kassum, presenting a gift to Vice President of the United Republic of Tanazania His Excellence Dr.Mohamed Gharib Bilal who delivered the 13th Sokoine Memorial Lecture on 16th November, 2012 at the Solomon Mahlangu Campus Freedom Square.
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Sua Hosts the 2013 National Tree Planting Event
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Sua Confers First award for Distinguished Contribution in agriculture
Sua Confers First award for Distinguished Contribution in agriculture
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Notable achievements in Research and Outreach under The Sua-NORaD Frame
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Mr. M. Ngeti Mr. K. A. Msagati Ms. G.L. Sambala Typesetting by Ms G.L. Sambala Design & layout by Arnold Njuki
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Contents
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Editorial Comment
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2013 National Tree Planting Event
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Award for Distinguished Contributionin
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Sokoine Memorial Lecture
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Various Appointments
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Acknowledgement The editorial team extends its appreciation to all those who kindly contributed articles. Published by
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Sokoine university of agriculture (SUA)
Mandela Institute
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P.O. Box 3000, Morogoro—Tanzania. Tel +255 232603511 Fax +255 232604388 Email: sua@suanet.ac.tz Website: www.suanet.ac.tz
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Sua Celebrates Workers Day in Style
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Construction of World Bank Supported
buildings Nears Completion
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Options expressed by authors are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Editorial Board or of the University Management. This newsletter is published bi-annually . One issue will be published in June and the other in December
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Humour Department
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Events in Pictures
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EDITORIAL commentS
from THE EditorS’ DESK the University has realized big achievement as portrayed by the modest growth in number of admitted students for various degree and none degree programmes.
W
elcome again to this bi annual edition of the SUA newsletter, which provides information on issues that had happened at Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA). This edition covers important events that took place over the past six months at SUA. The peace and
tranquility that prevailed at the University for the period covered by this newsletter have enabled SUA to conduct its business smoothly. The harmonious environment paved the way for SUA to undertake various activities and training successfully as evidenced by the information contained in this newsletter edition. Tribute should go to all staff members, students and stakeholders who stood firmly in ensuring that all planned activities were fully undertaken regardless of various challenges they faced. As we produce this newsletter, the University has realized big achievement as portrayed by the modest growth in number of admitted students for various degree and none degree programmes. Also increasing number of graduates and infrastructure development is testimony for the achievement realized to mention just a few. This edition has not however covered all that transpired during the period in question. Nevertheless, it provides highlights on important issues that are considered of interest to SUA community and stakeholders. In view of this, any shortfalls regarding the articles and presentation should be considered as a challenge for future better production of the newsletter.
Central Administration - SUA
The editorial team extends its sincere thanks to all who contributed towards production of this edition and looking forward to continued support for future SUA Newsletters’ production. The team wishes you good and enjoyable reading. EDITORIAL Committee
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NATIONAL TREE PLANTING
Sua Hosts the 2013 National Tree Planting Event
The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism, Mrs. Maimuna Tarishi (centre) preparing a tree for planting during the 2013 National Tree Planting event at SUA
T
he Sokoine University of
Mrs.
Agriculture (SUA) this year
presented the Minister’s speech.
was
privileged
to
host
the 2013 National Annual
Tree planning event, on the 3rd April, 2013 near Mindu Dam located at the Morogoro Municipality. This colorful event was officiated by the Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism Hon. Khamis S. Kagasheki (MP), who was represented by the Permanent Secretary for the Ministry
The Minister pointed out that many economic activities such as bee keeping taking place around forests have significant contribution in poverty eradication.
Maimuna
Tarishi
who
also
Reiterating on the importance of trees, the Minister pointed out that many economic activities such as bee keeping taking place around forests have significant contribution in poverty eradication. However, Hon. Kagasheki identified some
of
the
challenges
as
unsustainable harvesting of forests, bush fires, invasion of reserved forests ...page 4 June 2013
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NATIONAL TREE PLANTING
SUA community members and other stakeholders participating in the National Tree Planting Event at SUA
...from page 3
The SUA Vice Chancellor, Professor Gerald C. Monela told the audience that tree planting at SUA is a continuing activity, taking place yearly with an intention to conserve nature
for cultivation, destructive livestock
Professor
keeping,
Monela
informed
environmental
audience that, tree planting at SUA
habitat and illegal mining activities
started in 1997 and until the year
around forests.
2012, a total of 525, 372 tree seedlings
unfriendly
of various species have been planted Earlier in his welcome remarks, the
in the SUA land and the planted area
SUA Vice Chancellor, Professor Gerald
accounted for 270 hectares. This
C. Monela told the audience that tree
year, the target was to plant 22,300
planting at SUA is on going activity,
seedlings around Mindu Dam and
taking place yearly with an intention
Lugala in Morogoro Municipality.
to conserve nature and prevent environmental destruction, facilitate
Professor
education and research activities,
Morogoro Regional Administration
protection of SUA boundaries and
for earmarking SUA to host the event.
providing examples of good forests
Morogoro region was earmarked by
to
the Government to host the national
communities
University.
surrounding
the
Monela
thanked
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the
tree planting event and the region decided to hold the event at SUA.
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the
CARBON MONITORING
Carbon Monitoring Centre to be Established At Sua
T
he
United
Republic
of
Tanzania and the Royal Government have
of
Key activities of NCMC will include:•
national
Norway
commissioned
Development
and
updating
baseline
database
using National Forest Resources
a
study to establish a project titled
Monitoring
National Carbon Monitoring Centre
(NAFORMA) data;
(NCMC)
for
Reduced
Emissions
The Government of United Republic of Tanzania through the Vice President’s Office has selected Sokoine University of Agriculture to host the centre. The centre will be based at the Faculty of Forestry and Nature Conservation.
•
and
Assessment
Development and maintenance
from Deforestation and Degradation
of the carbon database to
(REDD+) and other carbon sources.
coordinate
all
carbon
data
management. The Government of United Republic of Tanzania through the Vice President’s
•
Development and improvement
Office has selected Sokoine University
of approved carbon assessment
of Agriculture to host the centre. The
methods;
centre will be based at the Faculty of
•
Forestry and Nature Conservation.
Training of foresters on these methods;
•
Undertaking training sessions,
information dissemination and publications directed to focal communities, institutions and projects implementing MRV; •
Analysis of data for verification purposes;
•
Submission of the results to the Government REDD+ Scheme and national stakeholders;
•
Facilitate
international
reporting
such
as
national
communications to UNFCCC focal point •
Reporting
financial
flows
between communities and the national
level
and
reporting
on livelihood safeguards and impacts.
Main building of Faculty of Forestry and Nature Conservation where the National Carbon Monitoring Centre will be hosted
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agriculture award
Sua Confers First Award for Distinguished Contribution in Agriculture
S
okoine
of
The award was conferred to Mr Ngeze
first
by the Chancellor of SUA Hon. Al
time conferred a special
Noor Kassum at the 28th Graduation
Agriculture
University for
the
award to Mr. Pius B, Ngeze
Ceremony held at Solomon Mahlangu
in recognition of his distinguished
Campus on 23rd November 2012. Mr.
contribution in the field of Agriculture.
Ngeze is a retired agricultural officer
Speaking after receiving the award Mr. Ngeze extended his sincere thanks to SUA for recognizing his contribution to the society and the nation at large. Narrating Mr. Ngeze’s profile before conferring the award, the Deputy Vice Chancellor
(Academic),
Professor
Peter Gillah said the awardee among other things authored a total of 57 booklets in English and Kiswahili languages
addressing
issues
of
agriculture in the country. Professor Gillah said a team of experts evaluated the booklets and were found to have significant contribution to farmers. Mr. Pius B. Ngeze (in black suit) receiving an award for distinguished contribution in agriculture from the SUA Chancellor Hon. Al Noor Kassum, during the 28th Graduation Ceremony
Speaking after receiving the award Mr. Ngeze extended his sincere thanks to SUA for recognizing his contribution to the society and the nation at large. During the colorful 28th Graduation Ceremony, the Chancellor of SUA also awarded 1,565 bachelor degrees, 194 master and PhD degrees, and 111 certificates and diplomas, summed up to a total of 1870 graduates.
Mr. Ngeze (centre) flanked by his family members displaying the awards presented to him
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SOKOINE memorial lecture
Potentiality of The Late Edward Moringe Sokoine
The Vice President of the United Republic of Tanzania H.E. Dr. Mohamed Gharib Bilal (right), delivering the 13th Sokoine Memorial Lecture organized by SUA on 16th November, 2012 at the Freedom Square, Solomon Mahlangu Campus in Morogoro.
Edward Moringe Sokoine stood firmly for good governance and defense of the national interest, issues that created confidence on him and trust among the people
T
he the
Vice-President United
Tanzania
His
Republic
of of
Excellence
Dr. Mohamed Gharib BIlal
officiated the 13th Sokoine Memorial Lecture held on 16th November, 2012 at the Solomon Mahlangu Campus, Mazimbu in Morogoro and delivered a keynote address on the potentiality of the late Edward Moringe Sokoine,
the former Prime Minister of United Republic of Tanzania Highlighting the potentials of the Late Premier, the Vice President said during his lifetime and leadership, Hon.
Edward
Moringe
Sokoine
stood firmly for good governance and defense of the national interest, issues that created confidence on him and trust among the people
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SOKOINE memorial lecture CONTINUES
D
Those Sokoine was very hard working as he could work for more than two days without sleeping, but also that was not the reason for people to cry for him, because even the devil is intelligent and working hard day and night. What made people to cry for Sokoine was his kindness, politeness and the way he loved people. Sokoine was not arrogant and not jealousy. Those potentials enabled him to utilize his talents for the benefit of the people, Mwalimu Nyerere said.
r. Bilal quoted Mwalimu Nyerere as saying Edward Moringe intelligent,
Sokoine but
he
was was
not liked by the people because of that, people had confidence in him because he was always working in the interest of the nation. Also Mwalimu was quoted as saying that the late Sokoine was very hard working as he could work for more than two days without sleeping, but also that was not the reason for people to cry for him, because even the devil is intelligent and working hard day and night. He said that what made people to cry for Sokoine was his kindness, politeness and the way he loved people. Sokoine was not arrogant and not jealousy. Those potentials enabled him to utilize his talents for the benefit of the people, Mwalimu Nyerere said. In his concluding remarks, Dr. Bilal
The late Hon. Edward Moringe Sokoine
that the country has implemented all that the late Sokoine started, but it was important for the Government to assess how much the country is following footsteps of the fallen hero. The former Premier died on 12th April, 1984 in a car accident at Dakawa in Morogoro while travelling to Dar Es Salaam after attending a parliament session in Dodoma.
admitted that it was difficult to say
VARIOUS APPOINTMENTS Mr. Luhanjo New Chairman of The Sua Council
T
Hon. Mr. Philemon Luhanjo
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he President of the United
requirement of the SUA Charter, 2007.
Republic
His
Mr. Luhanjo is a retired Chief Secretary
Excellence, Dr. Jakaya Mrisho
and his appointment followed end of
Kikwete
appointed
term of office for the former Chairman of
Honorable Mr. Philemon Luhanjo as
the SUA Council Ambassador Nicholas
the Chairman of the Council of Sokoine
A. Kuhanga who served in that capacity
University
for four consecutive terms of four years
of
of
Tanzania,
has
Agriculture
for
four
years effective 22nd April, 2013. The appointment was in fulfillment of the
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each.
APPOINTMENTS CONTINUE
In another development, the Vice Chancellor of SUA, Professor Gerald Monela appointed some staff to head various institutes as follows:
Dr. Carolyne Nombo
Dr. Lazaro Busagala
Dr. Vedasto. G. Ndibalema
as
(ii) Dr. Lazaro Busagala as the
(iii) Dr. Vedasto G. Ndibalema as
the
Acting Director of the SUA
the Head of Department of
Development Studies Institute
(i) Dr. the
Carolyne Acting
I.
Nombo
Director
of
Computer Centre in the place
Wildlife
following the appointment of the
of the Director of the Centre Dr.
Faculty of Forestry and Nature
Management
former Director of the Institute,
Wenceslaus Ballegu.
Conservation. Dr. Ndibalema’s
Dr. Johnson Mbwambo as the
appointment
Assistant
appointment
Director
of
Higher
in
followed of
the
the
the former
Education in the Ministry of
head, Professor Alexander N.
Education
Songorwa as the Director of
and
Vocational
the Wildlife Department in the
Training.
Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism. (iv) Mrs Monica A. Kagya, Principal Bee Keeping Officer in the
leadership quote
Department of Forestry and Bee keeping of the Ministry of Natural
A leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves. - Lao Tzu
Resources and Tourism, as the Chairperson of the SUA Training Forest Management Committee for the second term.
Mrs. Monica Kagya
June 2013
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APPOINTMENTS CONTINUE
TWO SUA STAFF APPOINTED EXECUTIVES OF NELSON MANDELA INSTITUTE.
T
he Vice President of the United Republic of Tanzania, His Excellence Dr. Mohamed Gharib
Bilal has appointed two SUA
senior academic members of staff as
executives of the Nelson Mandela Institute of Science and Technology (NMIST) for the period of four years. They are; (i) Professor Angelo M.M. Mtambo of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine as the Deputy Vice Chancellor( Academic, Research and Innovation) (ii) Professor Lughano J.M. Kusiluka as the
Prof. Madundo Mtambo
Deputy Vice Chancellor (Planning, Finance
Prof. Lughano J.M. Kusiluka
and Administration).
MATTERS FROM THE COUNCIL
U
ltimately, the position of Chief Administrative officer that was vacant for a long time has been filled. This follows the appointment of Mr. George H. Mhagama by the Council of Sokoine University of Agriculture to fill the position effective 21st January, 2012. Before
his appointment, Mr Mhagama was serving as the Principal Administrative Officer. He holds a Master Degree in Human Resource Planning and Development from GGS Indraprastha University of India. Mr. George H. Mhagama
New Research Projects
T
hree
new
(ii) Nutrition
Assessment
and
Surveillance funded by USAID and
projects
have
been introduced at Sokoine
(iii) Validation
of
Taenia
Slium
Agriculture.
Diagnostic Test in Eastern and
Reporting the development
Central Africa. The project will be
to the 128th SUA Council meeting
funded by ASARECA. The new
on 28th March, 2013, the SUA Vice
projects are in addition to more
Chancellor, Professor Gerald Monela
than 130 others which are already
mentioned the projects as:-
in place at the University.
University
of
New Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) The 128th SUA Council meeting received
information
memoranda entered
of
between
about
new
understanding the
University
and the Zanzibar Higher Education Loans Board which pave the way for regulating loans for students from Zanzibar. Also SUA signed MOU with Tanzania National Parks (TANAPA)
(i) Safe Water for Food (SONAFO)
which among other things will provide
supported by DANIDA
opportunity to pursue field practical training with TANAPA.
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may day celebrations
SUA CELEBRATES MAY DAY IN STYLE
T
he SUA RAAWU branch hosted a grand Get Together for its members to celebrate Workers Day popularly known as May Day at the Bwalo la Umwema Hall in Morogoro Municipality where
the Vice Chancellor Prof. Gerald Monela served as official guest. During the event, the Vice Chancellor exchanged views with staff regarding various issues and aim of improving efficiency at the University. RAAWU members wanted to know when outstanding staff financial claims
SUA RAAWU members marching during the 2013 May Day celebrations in Mvomero District, where May Day was held at regional level
would be settled, un-procedural payment system which was ignoring the first in first serve principle, rude answers given to some employees while following up staff issues and inadequate use of SUA resources for income generation. In response, the Vice Chancellor explained that followup of all issues has been made and claims submitted to the Government which had promised to incorporate them into the 2013/2014 budget. Various initiatives are continuing to promote internal revenue at SUA as the way of addressing the problem of inadequate budget from the government subvention.
Regarding income
generation efforts Professor Monela said that various initiatives are underway including plans to rent out some of the loss making entities The Vice Chancellor cited Vuyisile Furniture Factory, Grain Silos and feed mills as some of the entities to be
Regarding income generation efforts Professor Monela said that various initiatives were underway including plans to rent out some of the loss making entities
rented out for income generation. The University also plans to carry out a joint venture with “UTT” to construct business centers for renting to various stakeholders and generation of income. A loan from CRDB Bank is another initiative. Currently; SUA is renting some buildings and some business kiosks at the Main and Solomom Mahlangu campuses. The Vice Chancellor further said that the SUA’s Planning Office was in the process of analyzing and recommending to the Management on the alternative use of the former University farm facilities at main campus which have been shifted to Solomon Mahlangu Campus. The Planning Office is also verifying boundaries of the Morning Side so as to invite an investor to develop it. Professor Monela
also
promised
to
follow-up
the issues raised and prompt action against any proved violation of ethics and code of conduct. During the colorful ceremony, Professor Monela awarded SUA certificates and cash to best and innovative SUA workers. The May Day celebrations were held at Dakawa in Mvomero District at regional level
and
the
Morogoro
Regional
Commissioner Hon. Joel Nkaya Bendera The SUA Vice Chancellor receiving presents from the RAAWU members
was the Guest of Honor
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CONSTRUCTION OF WORLD BANK SUPPORTED BUILDINGS NEARS COMPLETION
A section of new Food Science Laboratory building
The vertical extension of Zoology Lab at the Faculty of Forestry and Nature Conservation has been completed and the building has been handed over to Management.
T
he
construction
of
three
Department of Food Science and
buildings funded by the World
Technology Professor Benard Chove,
Bank at the Main Campus
construction of the building had
of SUA is progressing well.
costed US dollars 457,976.59 and will
Explaining the status of the
serve food processing pilot plant, two
construction project which started
laboratories, one seminar room and a
late last year, the SUA Chief Planning
few staff offices.
Officer Mr. Richard Masawe said that the one storey building for the
He informed further that equipment
Food Science Department has been
installed for food processing pilot
completed and handed over to the
plant in the building had cost US
Management of SUA and the other
dollars 995,920.
buildings for the Departments of Agricultural Engineering and Land Use
The vertical extension of Zoology Lab
Planning and Agricultural Economics
at the Faculty of Forestry and Nature
and Agribusiness will be handed over
Conservation has been completed
at the end of May 2013.
and the building has been handed over to Management.
According
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to
the
Head
of
Some equipment in the new Food Science Laboratory
Also a two-storey building will be
will be adjacent to the SUA’ Business
constructed at Solomon Mahlangu
constructed at the Main Campus
Centre. Mr Masawe also said to
Campus with the support of the
to
theatres,
address requirements of students
EPINAV programme and that a design
computer room and staff offices. A
pursuing studies for teaching science
was being worked out for the project
contractor has been identified for the
subjects in colleges and secondary
to start in August 2013.
construction of the building
schools, two laboratories will be
provide
for
lecture
which
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS IN RESEARCH AND OUTREACH UNDER THE SUA- EPINAV AND CCIAM PROGRAMMES Background/Introduction
Transformation
for
Improved
Livelihoods). Both are collaborative SUA’s role as an agent of change for development and improvement of
rural
livelihoods
strengthened
has
through
programmes
financed
been various
under
a
broader framework of Norwegian Government and peoples’ assistance to the Tanzania Government poverty reduction efforts. Currently two major programmes are ongoing under this support. A. EPINAV The as
current EPINAV
programme (Enhancing
known Pro-poor
Innovations in Natural Resources and Agricultural Value-chains) was
Major lessons learnt from implementation of PANTIL (2005 – 2010) and previous programmes supported by the Norwegian government include involvement of farmers in participatory action research using multidisciplinary research teams.
research programmes between SUA and Norwegian institutions, namely, University of Life Sciences (UMB) and Norwegian College of Veterinary Sciences (NVH). Major
lessons
learnt
from
implementation of PANTIL (2005 – 2010)
and
supported
previous by
programmes
the
Norwegian
government include involvement of farmers in participatory action research using
multidisciplinary
research
teams. This has strengthened the capacity of SUA scientists to transfer technologies to target communities through
continuous
learning
and
preceded by PANTIL (Programme for
interaction. The PANTIL programme
Agricultural and Natural Resources
used
the
Sustainable
Livelihood ...page 14
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Achievements in Research
...from page 13
information and building the capacity of players to articulate and satisfy their demand for knowledge, technology and other resources. Several research and development projects are in progress under EPINAV programme. Some of the exemplary achievements so far include the following (For more information go to http://www.suanet. ac.tz/epinav/): 1. Tilapia research project The project’s aim is to address the problem of low productivity of cultured Nile Tilapia and improving the growth rate and mature size of A demonstration concrete fish pond at the Morogoro SUA Nanenane pavilion
the fish through selective breeding in the low-input pond systems. Also the projects will aim to overcome overcrowding of fish by developing a protocol for production of all-male fingerlings through the hybridization of Nile Tilapia with Wami Tilapia and avail them to fish farmers. Tilapia
productivity
improved
by
will
ensuring
also
be
adequate
supply of good quality fingerlings by developing an appropriate method for artificial incubation of eggs to ensure a high hatching rate and survival of larvae. Furthermore, the project intends to develop methods of mass production of good quality fingerlings to meet the high demand of Nile
Fish pond in Mbarali district
Approach (SLA) in improving agricultural practices and livelihoods of target communities. The EPINAV programme aims at empowering and enhancing communities and institution’s capabilities and readiness to adapt and be more resilient to the impacts of climate change. The EPINAV is employing an Innovation Systems and Value Chain approaches in improving communication and dissemination of
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Tilapia fingerlings by fish farmers.
So far the major challenge facing the success of this initiative is inadequate water supply, especially during dry seasons.
The project is being undertaken in Mvomero and Mbarali districts. Number of beneficiaries ‌ So far the major challenge facing the success of this initiative is inadequate water supply, especially during the dry season.
Achievements in Research continues
2. Integrated Dairy
technology to the 6 new villages.
Production System in
Earlier,
Njombe District
their
used in the households, slurry and
the
dry manure is added. Some farmers
An integrated dairy farming system
wetlands (vinyungu) which is an
have even started nurseries for multi-
that
the
environmentally harmful practice and
purposes and timber production.
PANTIL programme in four villages of
also time consuming. The project
Including trees in the farming system
Njombe, has recorded commendable
now has introduced tower gardens
providing quality fodder and improves
improvements in milk production as
that are established close to the
crop production. The re-use of these
well as garden and field crops, are
homesteads, and promote both a
inputs means that resources are fully
now being scaled up to ten villages
family’s nutrition and income from
and efficiently utilized.
developed
during
vegetable
would
the sale of vegetables. Water already have
was
farmers
gardens
in
...page 16
in the district. Improved fodder and keeping of fodder for the dry season have raised milk production from an average of 6 to 16 litres per cow per day. As a result of the increased milk production, the CEFA Milk Processing Factory was established. Here the farmers together can deliver up to 3000 litres of milk per day during dry season, and more than 6000 litres during rainy season. Manure and urine from the dairy animals is used to improve soil fertility and pH. Because most of the soils in Njombe are acidic, the urine works as a buffer that elevates pH levels. The dung is either used for biogas production or turned into dry manure.
Preserving fodder for dry season
The use of urine and dry manure has resulted in a great increase in crop yields. Biogas as energy source is used for lighting and cooking. Experiences from the project show that using biogas reduces the time spent by women and children in collecting firewood. It also improves the health of the family, as there is no smoke from the cooking. A bi-product of biogas is slurry, which is a very good fertilizer. The project has entered into a collaboration agreement
with
the
Tanzania
Domestic Biogas Programme (TDBP) to carry out studies on the use of bio-slurry and to extend the biogas
Tower gardens near homesteads
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producers prefer the government to exercise control on input supply so as to ensure quality because most of the available inputs, especially pesticides and seeds, are claimed to be counterfeit.
Roadside tomato marketing
...from page 15
3. Innovative communication
instead of 14 days and one day instead
highly
pathways in tomato value
of seven days before harvesting. After
diseases attack.
chains
harvesting, tomatoes are sprayed with
susceptible
to
pests
and
The major purpose of this project
selectron for attractive shiny ripening
4. Increased market access
is
one week before they are ready for
of beef and milk from
communication and knowledge within
the market.
pastoral system through
the tomato value chain and offer an
three types of pesticides i.e. “DUME”
innovative value chain
innovative intervention to improve
+ “CLAX” + “ACTELLIC” to control
approaches
production and the marketing of
pests/diseases, which they belive to
The main objective of this project is
tomatoes in Kilolo District in Iringa
be effective.
to enhance beef and milk productivity
to
understand
the
nature
of
In addition, some mix
and Dodoma Municipality.
and Again,
access
of
pastoral
systems. Guided by a value chain
It was noted that farmers have
government to exercise control on
framework, the project will analyse
generated their own tendency of
input supply so as to ensure quality
holistically pastoral cattle and the
pesticide
trust
because most of the available inputs,
milk market, introduce and up-scale
stockists’ advice more than that of
especially pesticides and seeds, are
appropriate technologies that lead
extension officers. This tendency
claimed to be counterfeit. They claim
to improved production. Key actors
results
use.
that most of the tomato seeds in the
in the beef and milk value chain such
pesticide
market do not germinate properly or
as livestock keepers, animal health
application for tomatoes, farmers
there is mixture of different varieties
providers, cattle buyers, transporters,
apply “caratel” every seven days
upon germination. They are also
milk vendors/hawkers, processors,
For
into
instance,
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and
input
regarding
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prefer
market
the
application
producers
It is envisaged that the project will empower pastoral farmers through training in entrepreneurial skills for sustainable sources of income and livelihood.
livestock markets, slaughter houses, etc. were identified. This will culminate in organizing pastoralists into groups, improve
environment
and
cattle
production systems, increase linkages to the market while cooperating with other stakeholders in order to improve profitability. It is envisaged that the project will empower pastoral farmers through training in entrepreneurial skills for
adopted strategies in pastoral and agro-pastoral communities. Cattle fattening can be achieved through intensifying feeding especially energy
and
protein
concentrates
and reducing energy expenditure by restricting movement of the animals. To promote this practice, the project trained 101 livestock keepers from four villages: Nanja and Losirwa of Monduli district; Lerang’wa and
sustainable sources of income and
Irkaswaa of Longido district on cattle
livelihood. The end result will be
fattening. After the training, fattening
improved food security, livelihoods,
demonstration units were set up in
conflict
as
each project village. Between 20 to 30
resilience to climate change issues
mitigation,
as
well
livestock keepers were organized into
in pastoral communities of Kilosa
groups in each village to contribute
district improved. 5. Coping strategies for improved resilience of agro-pastoral communities in Monduli and Longido Districts Livestock keepers have been able to track climate variability very well
in the past. However, their strategies cannot mitigate the increased rate of intensified droughts and constraints related to livestock movements. Initially,
the
project
made
an
assessment of the impact of climate on herd composition, management practices
Herds of cattle and goats at Mabwegere, Kilosa
and
effectiveness
steers
and
participate
in
the
fattening process. The units provide opportunities for farmers to observe and learn by doing. Three months later, the fattened cattle will be sold at niche markets to fetch premium prices. ...page 18
of
A slaughter house at one of the cattle markets
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...from page 17
On the other hand, another group of
6. The role of mobile phones
Lack of timely agricultural information
115 livestock keepers (101 women
in improving coverage of
is a big problem and a constraint to
and 14 men) from same villages were
agricultural extension
small-scale agricultural producers in
trained on improved local chicken
services.
Tanzania. It is from this reality that the
production. The dominancy of women
In Africa, the largest increase in
project is trying to investigate if mobile
in this group reflects that women
the use of ICTs has been in mobile
phones could connect these different
are a disadvantaged group in the
telephones. In Tanzania as well, the
stakeholders in maize value chains
pastoral communities and probably
mobile phone market is growing in
in an interpersonal relation level for
chicken is the only asset that they can
a steadfast manner. Predictably, if
fast, easy and flexible agricultural
freely own and manage. The training
this is accompanied by farmers with
information sharing despite distance
covered systems of keeping poultry,
positive economic impact, the results
and
poultry house and accessories, feeds
could be extraordinary.
The project has Kilosa as its area of
and feeding, bio-security, poultry diseases, egg selection, hatching and record keeping. During
backstopping
visit
by
project team members, it was found that some chicken keepers have improved their practices including construction of new poultry houses or modifications to existing ones, use of proper feeders and watering utensils, placing of nest boxes and perches and use of litter material.
extension
service
shortfalls.
operation and maize value chain as its
Cattle fattening can be achieved through intensifying feeding especially energy and protein concentrates and reducing energy expenditure by restricting movement of the animals.
focus from which to draw lessons. In Kilosa district, there are some opportunities in which if tapped may perhaps address the issue. Such opportunities include the presence of the Kilosa Rural Services and Electronic Centre (KIRSEC) which provides agricultural news to the community. Another opportunity is a telecenter with the prime goal to demonstrate the use of ICTs in disseminating and
Emaciated cattle as a result of persistent drought as captured at the Arusha cattle holding yard
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Combined cattle and chicken keepers training at Losirwa village
Cattle in the feedlot at Irkaswaa village
An improved poultry house at Nanja village
communicating agricultural information and knowledge. While examining the dynamics of the maize value chain, the researchers are paying particular attention to the practical needs and access to and control of information amongst the different actors. Based on this, the project will develop mechanisms through which mobile phones could easily and flexibly help maize value chain actors access extension services. Findings of the project will provide possible areas of intervention in the study area and Tanzania in general. Depending on the type of audience, different types of communication channels including flyers/
During backstopping visit by project team members, it was found that some chicken keepers have improved their practices including construction of new poultry houses or modifications to existing ones, use of proper feeders and watering utensils, placing of nest boxes and perches and use of litter material.
brochures/posters, CDs, DVDs, radio, free mobile calls and SMS, websites, newsletters articles and pod-casts will be used to disseminate research findings. 7. Improving cattle husbandry, slaughter operations and meat handling The project aim is to investigate best practices to increase the market share of locally produced beef through improved cattle husbandry, slaughter operations and meat handling. Studies have shown that local breeds of cattle can produce meat of reasonable quality when subjected to improved nutrition and husbandry under feedlot conditions. ...page 20
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Baling of crop residues in Hanang for cattle fattening
...from page 19
B. CCIAM
Fattening based on the use of
techniques will be promoted through
agricultural by-products will shorten
strategic training of stakeholders, be
the time taken by beef cattle under
it producers, butcher operators or
The Government of the Kingdom
traditional production systems to
live-cattle traders.
of Norway and the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania
reach desirable market weight. Fattening experiments using locally available crop residues has been initiated and already showing positive prospects in Arusha and Hanang Districts. The project will help to understand the need for ensuring a steady supply of quality beef at the market. At the same time there is a need of putting in place a system that not only assures quality of the produced meat but also ensures uniform standards of the beef produced. The system, however, needs to be operational and set up through model slaughter houses and retail shops in specified areas and
The project will help to understand the need for ensuring a steady supply of quality beef at the market. At the same time there is a need of putting in place a system that not only assures quality of the produced meat but also ensures uniform standards of the beef produced.
signed an Agreement to support the participation of Tanzania in the development and implementation of programmes to address challenges of climate change with the purpose of increasing Tanzania’s participation in the mitigation of/and adaptation to the effects of climate change. One such programme is the Climate Change Impacts, Adaptation and Mitigation (CCIAM). The
CCIAM
collaboration
programme between
is
a
Tanzanian
institutions (Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA), University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM), Ardhi University (ARU)
supervised by designated district
and Tanzania Meteorological Agency
councils’ staff. The use of approved
(TMA)), and Norwegian institutions.
techniques in handling and ensuring
It is a 5 year programme spanning
quality meat is also needed. These
the period 2009-2014, aiming at
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developing and sustaining adequacy
is active. These projects were chosen
pilot project) will not pay anything
in national capacity to participate
specifically because of differences in
directly to the local community, but
in climate change initiatives and
ecology, forest management regimes
rather encourage them to conserve
address the effects and challenges
and cultural behaviour. Based on
the forest through sensitization.
of
these differences the reality of REDD+
climate
change.
Specifically,
the programme is committed to build
capacity
for
Tanzania
will be very different.
What the researchers found is that although the cultural tradition of
to
participate in the development and
Rungwe District
sustainable forest use is great the
implementation
Reduced
Because of the land scarcity in
local communities might experience
Emissions from Deforestations and
Rungwe, many people have been
difficulties with the implementation of
Forest Degradation (REDD) initiatives.
forced to adapt and are now doing
REDD+. One reason for this is that the
Through the REDD+ initiative, activities
agriculture, livestock keeping and tree
forest in question is not owned by the
aim also to raise the resilience and the
planting, for both consumption and for
villagers but is now a Nature Reserve
adaptive capacity of the ecosystem
the market. Due to this fact, general
with strict central rules, meaning the
and therefore benefit the people
awareness of forest conservation is
villagers cannot go there anymore. If
who depend on it. There are several
very high. Also, the people generally
REDD+ is built on top of this Nature
research and development projects
use a lot of tree products from their
Reserve an important question is
undertaken through this programme.
own woodlots. It will therefore be
then “who will receive the carbon
Some of the notable achievements
difficult to prevent them, especially
payment?�
are highlighted below (For more
since WCS (which is in charge of the
of
the
...page 22
information go to http://www.suanet. ac.tz/cciam): 1. Assessment of REDD+ options for Livelihood Security and Sustainable Development This project is investigating different options
available
for
REDD+,
such as Community Based Forest Management (CBFM), Joint Forest Management (JFM) and Centrally Managed
Forest
Reserves.
For
each option the project makes an
Nature Reserves have the highest status of protection in Tanzania with very strict rules
assessment of how it will affect the local communities and how much it will cost to establish REDD+ under each of these management systems. To
gain
options
information for
REDD+
on
different
the
project
selected two research areas with a
REDD
pilot
project
in
place:
Rungwe District where the Wildlife Conservation
Society
(WCS)
is
involved, and Kondoa District where the African Wildlife Foundation (AWF)
The people generally use a lot of tree products from their own woodlots. It will therefore be difficult to prevent them, especially since WCS (which is in charge of the pilot project) will not pay anything directly to the local community, but rather encourage them to conserve the forest through sensitization
Dry forests found in many places in Tanzania as main source of forest products
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Kondoa district In Kondoa there are no Nature Reserves as in Rungwe but rather village forests under CBFM and a Forest Reserve under JFM. In the Kolo Hills project, researchers found that local people don’t have planted trees on their farms instead they use the nearby forests for firewood and building materials. Many had also previously been involved in a conservation project (HADO) but had been left with a negative view because their land was taken away in the name of conservation. This made them very skeptical of REDD+ thinking the same might happen again this time While early findings show that REDD A flip chart developed through participatory methods outlining REDD+ benefits posted at a village office, Kigoma
on top of CBFM can work well since the villagers are managing the forest on their own and getting all the benefits, it seems to be more difficult with JFM, especially when it comes to how to share the revenue from REDD between the government and the village. The researchers are analysing each option to see how well they might perform in a REDD+ context. The research outcomes will form the basis for offering advice to decision makers in their quest to finding the best solution for REDD+. 2. Good governance: key to local government in implementing REDD Local Government Authorities (LGAs) are responsible for the provision of
wide-ranging
public
services
including environmental protection, forest conservation and community development, among others. But the key challenge for such incentives is governance.
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LGAs are strategically placed as the
sharing mechanisms through focus
interface between local communities
group
and central government, representing
questionnaires
local
local
review. Communities have expressed
concerns and responding to local
their views on possible benefit sharing
communities,
voicing
discussions, and
interviews, documentary
needs. But the role of the LGAs
approaches as they reflected on the
is not very clear when it comes to
existing practices and challenges.
implementation of the National REDD Strategy.
The project team is also working on a model for LGA participation
The project sets out to
critically
in REDD. The envisaged practical
assess the current role of LGAs in
model will guide the flow of REDD
relation to forest conservation and the
funds to LGAs and those involved in
potential role that it might play under
forest conservation. As such, LGAs
different scenarios concerning the
will be able to generate benefits from
governance of REDD.
the forests while at the same time
The project covers three districts:
providing services to conserve those
Kilwa, Kilosa and Kigoma which are
forests. As a consequence, REDD will
found in Lindi, Morogoro and Kigoma
effectively prevent the degradation of
regions, respectively.
forests to result in multiple benefits in addition to protecting or enhancing
Data has been collected on revenue generation from forest and forest products
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and
existing
benefit
carbon stocks.
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our!
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Things people will say to you when you publish your paper on “The Complete Unified Theory of Absolutely Everything”: Your colleagues: “It’s a fine piece of work. I was going
I’m not sure it will lead to a patent for the University.”
to publish something just like that - but I hadn’t sent it out
Your ex-spouse: “I see you’ve maintained your intense
because I was taking time to edit it carefully”.
dedication to your research.”
Your Department head: “This is great - but what do
Your father: “I never have
you have in the pipeline to publish next?”
understood why people study things
Your Dean: “It’s excellent research. It’s a shame it wasn’t
like this.”
supported by an external grant”.
Your mother: “It’s very nice. It must be why you couldn’t come home
Your Provost: “This is a fine piece of scholarship - but
for Easter last year.”
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Events in Pictures
Ireland Minister of State for Trade and Development Hon. Mr. Joe Costello, unveiling SUA/ILRI/Irish Aid Dairy Project office. Looking on are the SUA Vice Chancellor, Prof. Gerald Monela (centre) and the Ambassador of Ireland to Tanzania, Her Excellence. Fionnuala Gilsenan [right].
A group of students from the Royal Kingdom of Norway who accompanied Ministers being exposed to apiary activities performed at the University
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His Excellence the Ambassador of Republic of South Africa in Tanzania Hon. Thanduyise Henry Chiliza, laying a wreath in memory of fallen heroes during the Reconciliation day commemorated on 28th February 2013, at the Solomon Mahlangu Campus in Morogoro
Some of the exhibits at the SUA pavilion during the 8th exhibitions for the Higher Learning Institutions organized by Tanzania Commission for Universities. The exhibitions were held from 22nd - 24th May, 2013 at the Diamond Jubilee Hall in Dar Es Salaam
SUA Vice Chancellor, Prof. Gerald Monela welcoming the ambassador of Norway in Tanzania Her Excellence Ingunn Kleipsvik (first right) and Minister for International Development, Hon Mr. Heikki Eidsvold (second right) from the Royal Kingdom of Norway, during their visit to SUA on 20th March, 2013. During their visit, among other things the Ministers launched a Programme namely Reduced Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation (REDD+) and also announced establishing National Carbon Monitoring Centre to be hosted at SUA with the support of the Norwegian Government. On the lets behind the Vice Chancellor is the Minister of State in the Vice President’s Office Dr.Thereza L. Huviza [MP]
ACADEMIC programmes offered at Sokoine university of agriculture SUA offers certificates, diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate degree training; which are internationally recognized. The programmes are offered under the following host institutes/ faculties: Certificate and Diploma Programmes Computer Centre 1. Certificate in Information Technology 2. Diploma in Information Technology Faculty of Veterinary Medicine 3. Diploma in Tropical Animal Health and Production 4. Diploma in Laboratory Technology Sokoine National Agricultural Library 5. Diploma in Information and Library Science 6. Diploma in Records, Archives and Information Management.
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine 20. Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine 21. BSc. Biotechnology and Laboratory Sciences Faculty of Science 22. BSc. Environmental Sciences and Management 23. BSc. Informatics 24. BSc . with Education (Chemistry and Biology) 25. BSc . with Education (Chemistry and Mathematics) 26. BSc. with Education (Informatics and Mathematics) 27. BSc. with Education (Geography and Mathematics) 28. BSc. with Education (Geography and Biology) Development Studies Institute 29. Bachelor of Rural Development
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMMES. POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES Faculty of Agriculture 1. BSc. Agriculture General 2. BSc. Agricultural Engineering 3. BSc. Agronomy 4. BSc. Animal Science 5. BSc. Food Science and Technology 6. BSc. Human Nutrition 7. BSc. Home Economics 8. BSc. Horticulture 9. BSc. Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness 10. BSc. Agricultural Education 11. BSc. Aquaculture 12. BSc. Range Management 13. Bsc. Family and Consumer Studies 14. Bsc. Bioprocess and Post-harvest Engineering 15. Bsc. Irrigation and Water Resources Engineering 16. Bsc. Applied Agricultural Extension Faculty of Forestry & Nature Conservation 17. BSc. Forestry 18. BSc. Wildlife Management 19. Bachelor of Tourism Management
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Faculty of Agriculture 1. MSc. Crop Science 2. MSc. Agricultural Education and Extension 3. MSc. Agricultural Economics 4. MSc. Soil and Land Management 5. MSc. Tropical Animal Production 6. MSc. Food Science 7. MSc. Agricultural Engineering 8. MSc. Human Nutrition 9. MSc. Irrigation Engineering and Management 10. MSc. Land Use Planning and Management 11. MBA. Agribusiness 12. Postgraduate Dip. In Agricultural Economics 13. MBA. Agricultural and Applied Economics 14. MBA. Evening Programme 15. Doctor of Philosophy in the stated fields above, (including in Soil and Water Management by coursework and research). Faculty of Forestry and Nature Conservation 16. MSc.Management of Natural Resources for Sustainable Agriculture 17. MSc. Forestry 18. MSc. Wildlife Management June 2013
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MSc. Agroforestry MSc. Ecosystem Sciences and Management MSc. Forest Products and Technology MSc. Forest Resource and Management MSc. Forest Engineering MSc. Environmental and Natural Resources Economics 25. Doctor of Philosophy Faculty of Veterinary Medicine 26. Master of Veterinary Medicine 27. Master of Preventive Veterinary Medicine 28. Master of Science in Applied Microbiology 29. Master of Science in Molecular Biology & Biotechnology 30. Master of Science in Parasitology 31. Master of Science in Anatomy 32. Master of Science in Applied Cell Biology 33. Master of Science in Clinical Pathology 34. Master of Science in Natural Products 35. Master of Science in Veterinary Surgery 36. Master of Science in Veterinary Anesthesiology 37. Master of Science in Animal reproduction & Biotechnology 38. Master of Science in Comparative Animal Physiology 39. Master of Science in Biochemistry 40. Master of Science in Clinical Chemistry 41. Master of Science in Applied Toxicology 42. Master of Science in Pharmacology 43. Master of Science in Public Health & Food Safety 44. Master of Science in Epidemiology 45. Master of Science in One Health Molecular Biology 46. Doctor of Philosophy Faculty of Science 47. Postgraduate Diploma in Education Development Studies Institute 1. Master of Rural Development 2. Doctor of Philosophy