Innovative integration of rural initiatives for participatory agricultural transformation (RIPAT) and farmer market school (FMS): a pathway to enhanced income and dietary diversity
This study analyzed the factors contributing to the effectiveness of the combination of Rural Initiatives for Participatory Agricultural Transformation (RIPAT) and Farmer Market School (FMS) approaches on farmers’ income and dietary diversity. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, a multi...
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| author | Rogers Andrew Lumenyela Emanuel Timothy Malisa Christopher Paul Mahonge Suzana Samson Nyanda |
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| description | This study analyzed the factors contributing to the effectiveness of the combination of Rural Initiatives for Participatory Agricultural Transformation (RIPAT) and Farmer Market School (FMS) approaches on farmers’ income and dietary diversity. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, a multivariate multiple regression model, and content analysis. Village Saving and Lending Association (VSLA) membership, value-added practices, vaccination, improved feeds, improved seeds, irrigation, and collective marketing significantly influenced effectiveness. VSLA membership, improved feeds, and the use of improved seeds significantly influenced the effectiveness of these approaches. Therefore, stakeholders should promote collective marketing, digital platforms for market information, irrigation infrastructure and under take further research based on longitudinal or time series data to assess the long-term impacts of these interventions on income and food security. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-e5b69496675a4198a31ecd68021454302025-08-20T03:50:02ZengTaylor & Francis GroupCogent Food & Agriculture2331-19322025-12-0111110.1080/23311932.2025.2529378Innovative integration of rural initiatives for participatory agricultural transformation (RIPAT) and farmer market school (FMS): a pathway to enhanced income and dietary diversityRogers Andrew Lumenyela0Emanuel Timothy Malisa1Christopher Paul Mahonge2Suzana Samson Nyanda3Department of Rural Development and Regional Planning, Institute of Rural Development Planning, Dodoma, TanzaniaDepartment of Development and Strategic Studies, Sokoine University of Agriculture, Morogoro, TanzaniaDepartment of Policy, Planning and Management, Sokoine University of Agriculture, Morogoro, TanzaniaDepartment of Policy, Planning and Management, Sokoine University of Agriculture, Morogoro, TanzaniaThis study analyzed the factors contributing to the effectiveness of the combination of Rural Initiatives for Participatory Agricultural Transformation (RIPAT) and Farmer Market School (FMS) approaches on farmers’ income and dietary diversity. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, a multivariate multiple regression model, and content analysis. Village Saving and Lending Association (VSLA) membership, value-added practices, vaccination, improved feeds, improved seeds, irrigation, and collective marketing significantly influenced effectiveness. VSLA membership, improved feeds, and the use of improved seeds significantly influenced the effectiveness of these approaches. Therefore, stakeholders should promote collective marketing, digital platforms for market information, irrigation infrastructure and under take further research based on longitudinal or time series data to assess the long-term impacts of these interventions on income and food security.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/23311932.2025.2529378Rural initiatives for participatory agricultural transformationfarmer market schoolmultivariate regressionincomedietary diversityAgricultural Development |
| spellingShingle | Rogers Andrew Lumenyela Emanuel Timothy Malisa Christopher Paul Mahonge Suzana Samson Nyanda Innovative integration of rural initiatives for participatory agricultural transformation (RIPAT) and farmer market school (FMS): a pathway to enhanced income and dietary diversity Cogent Food & Agriculture Rural initiatives for participatory agricultural transformation farmer market school multivariate regression income dietary diversity Agricultural Development |
| title | Innovative integration of rural initiatives for participatory agricultural transformation (RIPAT) and farmer market school (FMS): a pathway to enhanced income and dietary diversity |
| title_full | Innovative integration of rural initiatives for participatory agricultural transformation (RIPAT) and farmer market school (FMS): a pathway to enhanced income and dietary diversity |
| title_fullStr | Innovative integration of rural initiatives for participatory agricultural transformation (RIPAT) and farmer market school (FMS): a pathway to enhanced income and dietary diversity |
| title_full_unstemmed | Innovative integration of rural initiatives for participatory agricultural transformation (RIPAT) and farmer market school (FMS): a pathway to enhanced income and dietary diversity |
| title_short | Innovative integration of rural initiatives for participatory agricultural transformation (RIPAT) and farmer market school (FMS): a pathway to enhanced income and dietary diversity |
| title_sort | innovative integration of rural initiatives for participatory agricultural transformation ripat and farmer market school fms a pathway to enhanced income and dietary diversity |
| topic | Rural initiatives for participatory agricultural transformation farmer market school multivariate regression income dietary diversity Agricultural Development |
| url | https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/23311932.2025.2529378 |
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