State of digitalization of seed companies and quality declared seed producers in Tanzania
Digital transformation holds vast potential for advancing sustainable agriculture in the Global South, yet significant gaps remain in sectors such as Tanzania’s seed industry, which plays a critical role in agricultural productivity and food security. This study examines the current level of d...
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| author | Chima, Richards Kibaza, Areth Mutua, Mercy Ngomuo, Munguatosha Radegunda, Kessy Kalemera, Sylvia Ojiewo, Christopher Ochieng Rubyogo, Jean Claude Ochieng, Justus Nassari, Peter Tlankka, Nicodemus |
| author_browse | Chima, Richards Kalemera, Sylvia Kibaza, Areth Mutua, Mercy Nassari, Peter Ngomuo, Munguatosha Ochieng, Justus Ojiewo, Christopher Ochieng Radegunda, Kessy Rubyogo, Jean Claude Tlankka, Nicodemus |
| author_facet | Chima, Richards Kibaza, Areth Mutua, Mercy Ngomuo, Munguatosha Radegunda, Kessy Kalemera, Sylvia Ojiewo, Christopher Ochieng Rubyogo, Jean Claude Ochieng, Justus Nassari, Peter Tlankka, Nicodemus |
| author_sort | Chima, Richards |
| collection | Repository of Agricultural Research Outputs (CGSpace) |
| description | Digital transformation holds vast potential for advancing sustainable agriculture in the Global
South, yet significant gaps remain in sectors such as Tanzania’s seed industry, which plays a
critical role in agricultural productivity and food security. This study examines the current level of
digital adoption among Tanzanian seed companies and Quality Declared Seed (QDS) producers,
focusing on three value chains: common beans, sorghum, and groundnuts. Using survey data
from 148 QDS producers and all registered 30 seed companies, collected by the Tanzania Official
Seed Certification Institute (TOSCI), we assess the current state of digital use by these entities and
how digital technologies can contribute to improved market access, customer engagement, and
operational efficiencies. Our analysis highlights the uneven engagement between seed companies
and QDS producers, value chain disparities, and persistent barriers such as limited device access,
low digital literacy, and restricted awareness of digital tools. Understanding these differences in
digital engagement is essential for developing effective strategies that can bridge the digital divide
and create inclusive digital transformation pathways for all actors in Tanzania’s seed sector. |
| format | Artículo preliminar |
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| language | Inglés |
| publishDate | 2025 |
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| spelling | CGSpace1742182025-12-12T14:50:27Z State of digitalization of seed companies and quality declared seed producers in Tanzania Chima, Richards Kibaza, Areth Mutua, Mercy Ngomuo, Munguatosha Radegunda, Kessy Kalemera, Sylvia Ojiewo, Christopher Ochieng Rubyogo, Jean Claude Ochieng, Justus Nassari, Peter Tlankka, Nicodemus beans seed systems digital agriculture sorghum groundnuts Digital transformation holds vast potential for advancing sustainable agriculture in the Global South, yet significant gaps remain in sectors such as Tanzania’s seed industry, which plays a critical role in agricultural productivity and food security. This study examines the current level of digital adoption among Tanzanian seed companies and Quality Declared Seed (QDS) producers, focusing on three value chains: common beans, sorghum, and groundnuts. Using survey data from 148 QDS producers and all registered 30 seed companies, collected by the Tanzania Official Seed Certification Institute (TOSCI), we assess the current state of digital use by these entities and how digital technologies can contribute to improved market access, customer engagement, and operational efficiencies. Our analysis highlights the uneven engagement between seed companies and QDS producers, value chain disparities, and persistent barriers such as limited device access, low digital literacy, and restricted awareness of digital tools. Understanding these differences in digital engagement is essential for developing effective strategies that can bridge the digital divide and create inclusive digital transformation pathways for all actors in Tanzania’s seed sector. 2025-04-05 2025-04-16T09:28:44Z 2025-04-16T09:28:44Z Working Paper https://hdl.handle.net/10568/174218 en Open Access application/pdf Chima, R.; Kibaza, A.; Mutua, M.; Ngomuo, M.; Radegunda, K.; Kalemera, S.; Ojiewo, C.O.; Rubyogo, J.C.; Ochieng, J.; Nassari, P.; Tlankka, .N. (2025) State of digitalization of seed companies and quality declared seed producers in Tanzania. 26 p. |
| spellingShingle | beans seed systems digital agriculture sorghum groundnuts Chima, Richards Kibaza, Areth Mutua, Mercy Ngomuo, Munguatosha Radegunda, Kessy Kalemera, Sylvia Ojiewo, Christopher Ochieng Rubyogo, Jean Claude Ochieng, Justus Nassari, Peter Tlankka, Nicodemus State of digitalization of seed companies and quality declared seed producers in Tanzania |
| title | State of digitalization of seed companies and quality declared seed producers in Tanzania |
| title_full | State of digitalization of seed companies and quality declared seed producers in Tanzania |
| title_fullStr | State of digitalization of seed companies and quality declared seed producers in Tanzania |
| title_full_unstemmed | State of digitalization of seed companies and quality declared seed producers in Tanzania |
| title_short | State of digitalization of seed companies and quality declared seed producers in Tanzania |
| title_sort | state of digitalization of seed companies and quality declared seed producers in tanzania |
| topic | beans seed systems digital agriculture sorghum groundnuts |
| url | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/174218 |
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