Stepping Up Traditional Knowledge and Technologies for Higher Women Employment and Income: A Case of Women Milk Producers in Arumeru and Hai Districts in Tanzania
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This study sheds light on the potential benefits of stepping up the use of indigenous knowledge for women milk producers in rural areas of the Arumeru and Hai districts. The findings indicate that milk is socially and traditionally regarded as a good produced by women since they have the largest stake in its management at the household level. Income differences were also witnessed in both districts. Women engaged in milk production faced challenges such as: low milk prices and poor infrastructures—especially in regards to rural roads, lack/shortage of veterinary services, lack of access to capital, high costs of animal needs, pests and diseases affecting productivity of the livestock, and poor cow breeds. Findings show that indigenous knowledge of milk production, processing, value addition, and marketing in the Hai District was advanced compared to the Arumeru District. The study recommends women engaged in dairy projects should be trained with knowledge on the best practices using improved indigenous knowledge and the resources available in their areas.
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