Problems Associated With Agricultural Systems In Lugoba Village, Bagamoyo District Tanzania.

ABSTRACT

This research study identifies the agricultural systems and their problems in Lugoba

village. In the village the land is subjected to a number of activities among which

agriculture is the most predominant.

During the study a representative sample of 70 people was selected randomly since

almost all the people in the village are farmers, selection was not hard.

Data was collected using a series of methods which included observation, interviews,

recording, questionnaire and use of secondaiy source of data.

For analysis it was basically quantities and qualitative method some simple techniques

that were used included, use of simple bar graph, tables as well as computable

percentages. This helped to establish the relationship between various variables.

From the analysis it is observed that factors like age, level of education, declinig soil

fertility and inadequate extension services have led to persistence of subsistence

agriculture in Lugoba village. Therefore, the research recommended for provision of extensionworkers, sustainable organic farming, population control, and further research among others.