Dr Anna Msigwa presented the soil analysis results at the stakeholder workshop at Hai District.
Dr Anna Msigwa held three workshops in April 2024 to disseminate research results to stakeholders. She focused on soil analysis and discussed improvements to the drought Early Warning System (EWS) in the Hai District of the Kilimanjaro Region of Tanzania.
The workshops were attended by diverse stakeholders, including local government officials, farmers, agricultural and irrigation extension officers, Water User Association Leaders from the Hai and Siha Districts, representatives from the Pangani Basin Authority, and media representatives. The events were designed to engage these key stakeholders in a collaborative dialogue on enhancing agricultural practices and strengthening the EWS.
The workshops aimed to disseminate soil analysis results, collect feedback, and develop enhanced stakeholder collaboration. Dr Msigwa presented detailed maps and data visualisations for this purpose, highlighting key findings on soil health, nutrient levels, and moisture content. These provided actionable insights into improving soil health and its implications for agricultural practices.
The picture with different stakeholders from Hai and Siha districts who attended the workshop, including farmers,
district executive directors, agricultural extension officers, irrigation extension officers, Pangani Basin Authority representatives, Water User Association Leaders, Dean of School of MEWES at NM-AIST, CIPa and NM-AIST, Kilimanjaro regional irrigation director and media outlets.
She collected stakeholders' input on improving her drought Early Warning System (EWS) and fostered stakeholder collaboration to develop effective strategies for managing drought risks and improving agricultural resilience. She used interactive discussions and breakout sessions to provide feedback on the drought early warning system. Stakeholders suggested improvements based on their requirements.
The workshop was covered by local media outlets, including ITV, radio stations, and Daily News, ensuring broad dissemination of the event's outcomes and the importance of the EWS. Radio coverage can be accessed at https://radiotadio.co.tz/bomahaifm/2024/04/13/496/
The workshop facilitated more vital collaboration between local authorities, extension officers, and community leaders, paving the way for coordinated efforts in drought management and agricultural resilience.
Stakeholder report by Anna Msigwa
