ABSTRACT
The study investigated the causes for the decline of coconut industry and its
consequences to the livelihoods of coconut farmers, based on the following specific
objectives: to examine the contribution of coconut industry to the economy of
Zanzibar, to investigate the trend of factors of the decline of coconut industry in
Zanzibar, and to examine social and economic consequences to the farmer‘s
livelihoods in Zanzibar and assess the existing efforts in which they had been taken
to revive the coconut industry for better livelihoods of farmers in Zanzibar. Three
areas were selected in this study namely West, Central and Urban districts.
Methods that were used to gather data were Documentary review, Interviews,
Observation, and questionnaires. The data were analyzed using Statistical
Programme for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 15. District Agricultural Officials,
Farmers, Industrial Workers, Recent and Retired manages of ZSTC were among the
respondents. The results revealed that the key factor for the declining of coconut are
settlement expansion, though sand mining, fire wood and charcoal, chainsaw, pests
and disease, age of coconut tree, the use of immature coconut ―madafu‖ are other
responsible factors. Consequently, conclusion these factors have led to the decline of
household income and livelihoods of coconut farmers in Zanzibar.
This study recommended that the government should commit herself to revive the
coconut production by offering farmers exemption to agricultural inputs, credits and
strengthening of extension services, giving awareness and prevent casual
construction and improve effectiveness of ZSTC in purchasing and exporting
coconuts. Awareness of growing coconut is important thro raising campaigns for
increasing coconut production.
Suleiman, U (2021). The Causes For The Decline Of Coconut Industry And Its Consequenes To The Livelihoods Of Coconut Farmers 1970-2000 Zanzibar: A Case Of West, Central And Urban Districts. Afribary. Retrieved from https://afribary.com/works/the-causes-for-the-decline-of-coconut-industry-and-its-consequenes-to-the-livelihoods-of-coconut-farmers-1970-2000-zanzibar-a-case-of-west-central-and-urban-districts
Suleiman, Umukulthum "The Causes For The Decline Of Coconut Industry And Its Consequenes To The Livelihoods Of Coconut Farmers 1970-2000 Zanzibar: A Case Of West, Central And Urban Districts" Afribary. Afribary, 26 Apr. 2021, https://afribary.com/works/the-causes-for-the-decline-of-coconut-industry-and-its-consequenes-to-the-livelihoods-of-coconut-farmers-1970-2000-zanzibar-a-case-of-west-central-and-urban-districts. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
Suleiman, Umukulthum . "The Causes For The Decline Of Coconut Industry And Its Consequenes To The Livelihoods Of Coconut Farmers 1970-2000 Zanzibar: A Case Of West, Central And Urban Districts". Afribary, Afribary, 26 Apr. 2021. Web. 23 Dec. 2024. < https://afribary.com/works/the-causes-for-the-decline-of-coconut-industry-and-its-consequenes-to-the-livelihoods-of-coconut-farmers-1970-2000-zanzibar-a-case-of-west-central-and-urban-districts >.
Suleiman, Umukulthum . "The Causes For The Decline Of Coconut Industry And Its Consequenes To The Livelihoods Of Coconut Farmers 1970-2000 Zanzibar: A Case Of West, Central And Urban Districts" Afribary (2021). Accessed December 23, 2024. https://afribary.com/works/the-causes-for-the-decline-of-coconut-industry-and-its-consequenes-to-the-livelihoods-of-coconut-farmers-1970-2000-zanzibar-a-case-of-west-central-and-urban-districts