About the Hub

AGROECOLOGY HUB IN TANZANIA (AEHT)
AEHT was established in 2019 aiming at undertaking and facilitating multi-disciplinary demand-led research to contribute to sustainable and highly productive Agroecological farming systems and a supportive policy environment that will enhance agrarian change and transformation. The hub seeks to provide a platform for various stakeholders to participate in the transformation of agricultural systems through the adoption of AEI principles and 10 FAO (write in full then abbreviate it) elements of agroecology to attain sustainable food systems, livelihood improvement and environmental. The Hun has its own vision, mission, and specific objectives.

Vision
Our vision is to achieve sustainable and highly productive Agroecological farming systems and a supportive policy environment in Tanzania.

Mission
To promote Agroecological intensification through collaborative research, advocacy, capacity building, and dissemination of validated Agroecological technologies.
Specifically, the Hub aims to:

1. Support gender-sensitive and multi-stakeholder collaborative research by students and Farmer Research Networks (FRNs)
2. Facilitate participation of stakeholders in advocating and lobbying for Agroecology friendly policies, strategies, and practices.
3. Support capacity building through M.Sc. and Ph.D. programs in Agroecology, short courses, and exchange programs for FRNs and in-service extension staff
4. Map, document, and disseminate Agroecological elements and practices based on research and available success stories in Tanzania.

KEY WORK PACKAGES

1. Coordinated stakeholders with common messages
2. Establishment of support inclusive policy dialogue space on AE
3. Document evidence on AE technologies and practices through research and success stories
4. Increase public awareness of AE benefits 5. Support the adoption of proven AE technologies
5. Develop skilled manpower to support agroecology transformation
6. Support achievement of sustainable agriculture and food systems