Impact of postharvest handling technologies on income of tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum L.) smallholder farmers in Mvomero, Morogoro, Tanzania

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dc.contributor.authorGeofrey, Robert
dc.contributor.authorMkuna, Eliaza
dc.contributor.authorNyamwero, Nyamsabhi
dc.contributor.authorMang’ana, Kulwa
dc.date.accessioned2025-11-12T07:28:59Z
dc.date.issued2025-01-25
dc.descriptionSGD-2: Zero Hunger
dc.description.abstractThis study investigates how smallholder tomato farmers in Mvomero District, Tanzania, utilize postharvest handling technologies (PHTs) and analyzes the factors influencing their adoption. We also assess the impact of PHTs on farmer income. Using a cross-sectional survey of 201 farmers, the study finds that a variety of PHTs are used, including lower-energy cool storage, Coolbot™ units, zero-energy cool chambers, and improved containers. Probit and ordinary least squares models reveal that factors such as farmer age, male gender, access to specific PHTs (Coolbot™, zero-energy chambers, improved containers), extension services, credit access, and shade use all significantly influence the adoption of PHTs. The study suggests that policymakers should design interventions considering different income levels. Strengthening extension services by increasing the number of workers and providing them with adequate resources is crucial to promote PHT adoption among tomato farmers, ultimately leading to increased income.
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1080/20421338.2024.2420377
dc.identifier.urihttps://dspace.nm-aist.ac.tz/handle/123456789/3418
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherTaylor & Fransic Online
dc.subjectPostharvest handling technologies
dc.subjectZero-energy cool chamber
dc.subjectTomato
dc.subjectTanzania
dc.titleImpact of postharvest handling technologies on income of tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum L.) smallholder farmers in Mvomero, Morogoro, Tanzania
dc.typeArticle

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