| dc.contributor.author | Schut, Marc |
| dc.contributor.author | Rodenburg, J. |
| dc.contributor.author | Klerkx, Laurens |
| dc.contributor.author | Kayeke, J. |
| dc.contributor.author | Ast, A. van |
| dc.contributor.author | Bastiaans, L. |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2019-12-04T10:58:00Z |
| dc.date.available | 2019-12-04T10:58:00Z |
| dc.date.issued | 2015 |
| dc.identifier.citation | Schut, M., Rodenburg, J., Klerkx, L., Kayeke, J., van Ast, A. & Bastiaans, L. (2015). RAAIS: Rapid appraisal of agricultural innovation systems (Part II): integrated analysis of parasitic weed problems in rice in Tanzania. Agricultural Systems, 132, 12-24. |
| dc.identifier.issn | 0308-521X |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12478/891 |
| dc.description.abstract | Parasitic weeds such as Striga spp and Rhamphicarpa fistulosa in smallholder rice production systems form
an increasing problem for food and income security in sub-Saharan Africa. In this paper we implement
the Rapid Appraisal of Agricultural Innovation Systems (RAAIS) as a diagnostic tool to identify specific
and generic entry points for innovations to address parasitic weeds in rain-fed rice production in Tanzania.
Data were gathered across three study sites in Tanzania where parasitic weeds are eminent (Kyela,
Songea Rural and Morogoro Rural districts). The results demonstrate that in Tanzania, weeds in general
and parasitic weeds in particular receive little attention in agricultural research, training and education
curricula. Crop protection policies mainly focus on the control of (insect) pest and diseases and there is
relatively little attention for weed prevention, which is essential for addressing parasitic weed problems
effectively. Specific entry points for innovation include increasing awareness of parasiticweed problems
among farmers, extension and crop protection officers and policymakers. In regions where awareness is
relatively high, participatory research approaches can provide a basis for developing locally adapted parasitic
weed management strategies. Generic entry points for innovation include enhanced collaboration
and interaction between stakeholders across different levels, for example in multi-stakeholder platforms.
This can provide the basis for developing and implementing coherent policy and development
strategies to address structural constraints in the agricultural system, including the promotion of clean
local seed systems, investments in physical and knowledge infrastructure development, adequate backstopping
of agricultural extension officers, agribusiness training for farmers, quality control of agricultural
inputs, timely access to agricultural inputs, and improved access to markets for farmers. Together the
specific and generic entry points can strengthen the innovation capacity of Tanzania’s agricultural system
to address parasitic weed problems, as well as other complex agricultural problems. |
| dc.language.iso | en |
| dc.subject | Orobanchaceae |
| dc.subject | Farming Systems |
| dc.subject | Oryza Sativa L. |
| dc.title | RAAIS: Rapid Appraisal of Agricultural Innovation Systems (Part II); integrated analysis of parasitic weed problems in rice in Tanzania |
| dc.type | Journal Article |
| dc.description.version | Peer Review |
| cg.contributor.crp | Integrated Systems for the Humid Tropics |
| cg.contributor.affiliation | Wageningen University and Research Centre |
| cg.contributor.affiliation | International Institute of Tropical Agriculture |
| cg.contributor.affiliation | Africa Rice Center |
| cg.contributor.affiliation | Mikocheni Agricultural Research Institute, Tanzania |
| cg.contributor.affiliation | Institut National des Recherches Agricoles du Bénin |
| cg.coverage.region | Africa South Of Sahara |
| cg.coverage.country | Tanzania |
| cg.isijournal | ISI Journal |
| cg.authorship.types | CGIAR and developing country institute |
| cg.iitasubject | Natural Resources Management |
| cg.journal | Agricultural Systems |
| cg.howpublished | Formally Published |
| cg.accessibilitystatus | Limited Access |
| local.dspaceid | 76390 |
| cg.identifier.doi | https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.agsy.2014.09.004 |
