SURVEY GRAPE PRODUCTION IN DODOMA TANZANIA

SURVEY GRAPE PRODUCTION IN DO

1. SCHOOL OF LIFE SCIENCES AND BIOENGINEERING ( LiSBE ) INTERNSHIP/OUTREACH REPORT CONDUCTED AT TANZANIA AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH INSTITUTION(TARI) MAKUTUPORA, DODOMA FROM 24 th JUNE TO 19 th JULY 2024 BY MARIAM R. MOHAMEDI MSC. FOOD SCIENCE AND BIOTECHNOLOGY ON STATION SUPERVISOR: DR. ANDEKELILE MWAMAHONJE, TARI MAKUTUPORA 9/3/2024 1 THE NELSON MANDELA AFRICAN INSTITUTION OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (NM-AIST)

2. Presentation Outlines Introduction Services/ Activities conducted and Lessons Approaches used to acquire skills and acquired skills Challenges and Opportunities Conclusion and Recommendations 9/3/2024 2

3. Introduction Institution background (TARI) The Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute (TARI) was established by the Parliamentary Act No. 10 of 2016 to strengthen the agricultural research system in Tanzania. TARI-Makutupora is among the seventeen (17) centers. Makutupora center conducts research on various crops, including grapes, and provides technical assistance to farmers. 9/3/2024 3

4. Introduction cont ….. Aim of outreach/ Internship Learning purpose Problem identification for research study Purpose for selecting TARI Makutupora for an internship It is a relevant place to my research study The internship at TARI Makutupora helped me understand grape production challenges and opportunities. 9/3/2024 4

5. Services /Activities conducted and lessons Field visits to grape farms: Observed grape cultivation practices, interacted with farmers, and learned about their challenges and successes. Participation in a research project: fertilizer application trial. Learning about post-harvest handling: Gained knowledge of techniques for assessing grape quality parameters, processing, and packaging grapes. 9/3/2024 5

6. Value addition: Raisins production 9/3/2024 6

7. Value addition: wine production 9/3/2024 7

8. Lesson learned Successful grape production requires a comprehensive approach, considering viticulture, enology, and post-harvest handling. Research is essential for addressing challenges and developing innovative solutions. Winemaking and raisin production offer opportunities to increase income for grape farmers. 9/3/2024 8

9. Approaches used to acquire skills Consultation Site visit Observation Discussion 9/3/2024 9

10. Acquired skills Field research techniques Viticulture practices Technology transfer Problem identification 9/3/2024 10

11. Challenges and opportunities Challenges Limited resources Disease management Nutrient deficiencies Lack of value-added product Limited technology adoption Opportunities Collaboration Education and training Market access Integration of research findings 9/3/2024 11

12. Conclusion and recommendations The internship provided valuable insights into grape production in Dodoma. Addressing challenges and capitalizing on opportunities can contribute to the sustainable growth of the grape industry. Continued research is needed to develop new varieties, improve farming practices, and enhance value addition. 9/3/2024 12

13. Acknowledgment 9/3/2024 13

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