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Undertaking short courses is among key mandates of the Institute of Continuing Education (ICE), which is an outreach arm of Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA). Short courses offered at the ICE, SUA are designed to benefit a broad range of categories of clients including farmers, livestock keepers, entrepreneurs, researchers, policy makers, extension officers, community development […]

Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) has once again, as always, produced surprises of creating innovations and technologies that matter to Tanzanians and other stakeholders as a whole. Most of the new innovations and technologies come to the knowledge of the public through various forms of outreach activities including displays during agricultural exhibitions. This article intends […]

Highlights of impressing and innovative outreach and scientific displays are shared here from the bottom part of our hearts. First of all, congratulation is extended to Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) Management, Scientists, and stakeholders for achievements registered during 2021 Sokoine Memorial Week that included displays of outreach, scientific and academic activities. Congratulation goes to […]

1. Introduction Achieving intended outcomes of short courses offered at Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) is an important and desirable milestone for both the University and short course participants. This article (which is also available in Kiswahili language by clicking an icon for English on ICE home page) highlights emerging feedback and observation from trainees […]

1 INTRODUCTION Sokoine University of Agriculture in collaboration with Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) as funding partner recently completed the first phase of training on horticulture as agribusinesses to youths in Dodoma. The training was conducted at Bihawana Farmers Training Centre (BFTC) in Dodoma City from 15th to 18th September 2020. […]

1. Introduction In an effort to strengthen the outreaching to majority of communities in Tanzania, Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) is initiating trainings on horticulture and poultry agri-businesses for self-employment of youths in Dodoma Region. Besides the leadership role of SUA in these forthcoming youths incubation trainings, the short courses involve Food and Agriculture Organization […]

Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) has participated in 2020 agricultural shows (Nanenane) at national level in Simiyu and at eastern zone in Morogoro. At national level, the event was officially opened by H.E. Samia Hassan Suluhu, the Vice President of the United Republic of Tanzania on 1st August 2020 at Nyakabindi Nanenane grounds in Simiyu […]

(KWA WATUMIAJI WA KISWAHILI) Chuo Kikuu cha Sokoine cha Kilimo (SUA) kupitia Taasisi ya Elimu ya Kujiendeleza (ICE) kinatangaza Mafunzo ya Muda Mfupi yatakayotolewa hivi karibuni: Pakua hapa fomu ya maombi   (FOR ENGLISH READERS) Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) through the Institute of Continuing Education (ICE) hereby announces short courses to be offered soon: […]

Introduction Outreach is one of the core functions of Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) along with training, research and delivery of services.  The vitality of outreach mandate of SUA is demonstrated by existence of the Institute of Continuing Education (ICE) that was established by the Government Notice No. 25 of 1988 to serve as an […]

Introduction Undertaking of short course on fish farming has gradually evolved overtime at Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA). Initially, the training focused on imparting knowledge and skills on tilapia fish farming but was later expanded to include catfish farming. Recently, the training has progressed to impart knowledge and skills not only on fish farming perse […]