Adoption of Advanced Agricultural Technologies in Tanzania: A Review

Agricultural / Plant Sciences | Review article | https://doi.org/10.47262/SL/13.2.132025210

Anastela Mweyunge Nathanael*, Makbule Nisa Mencet Yelboga

Department of Agricultural Economics, Faculty of Agriculture, Akdeniz University, Turkey

Abstract

The adoption of advanced agricultural technologies in Tanzania is a crucial opportunity to enhance agricultural productivity and sustainability among smallholder farmers. The benefits of using these technologies include increased yields, reduction in environmental impact, and improved resource efficiency. This review synthesized existing literature to explore the current state of advanced agricultural technology adoption in Tanzania, highlighting both the successes and the barriers that hinder the broader implementation of the technologies. The research revealed that smallholder farmers in Tanzania have a low rate of adopting these technologies. The identified challenges that obstruct the adoption and effective use of advanced agricultural technologies include inadequate infrastructure, limited digital literacy, limited extension services, insufficient market access for their products, limited awareness, inadequate financial support, and trust among farmers. The study recommends the need for targeted policy interventions and collaborative efforts among stakeholders involved to foster a supportive environment for the uptake of advanced agricultural technologies, thereby fostering sustainable agricultural development in Tanzania.

A R T I C L E I N F O

Received

March 03, 2025

Revised

May 05, 2025

Accepted

May 08, 2025

Published

June 13, 2025

*Corresponding author

Anastela M. Nathanael

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ananathanael22@gmail.com

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Keywords

Modern Agricultural Technologies

Smallholder farmers

Tanzania