Essays about: "irrigation Tanzania"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 15 essays containing the words irrigation Tanzania.

  1. 6. INVESTIGATION OF HEAVY METAL POLLUTION AND HEALTH RISKS DUE TO FARMING ACTIVITIES ON A FORMER DUMPSITE IN DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA

    University essay from KTH/Industriell ekologi

    Author : Caroline Hansson; Linnea Heiskala; [2014]
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    Abstract : The heavy metal pollution from a former solid waste disposal site in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, that is currently used for urban farming was investigated. The pollution was assessed by measuring the content of copper, lead, zinc and chromium in soil, plants and leachate from the site as well as in the adjacent river. READ MORE

  2. 7. Water Management of River Basins : A Case Study in Kiru Valley, Tanzania

    University essay from Institutionen för livsvetenskaper

    Author : Johanna Edestav; [2010]
    Keywords : Upstream-downstream problems; water conflicts; institutions; IWRM; IRBM;

    Abstract : This case study was made in Kiru Valley in the northeast Tanzania in order to study the water management to get a picture of which institutions that are involved, how conflicts are resolved, and also to see if all farmers in the area have an influence in the management. The area consists of big-scale farmers, small-scale farmers with IFAD irrigation scheme and small-scale farmers without irrigation scheme. READ MORE

  3. 8. Reuse of Grey water in Peri-urban areas in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania : Minor Field Study

    University essay from Institutionen för teknik och samhälle

    Author : Jakub Kocanda; Michael Kaguongo; [2010]
    Keywords : grey water; living wall; treatment system; purification; sanitation;

    Abstract : The purpose of this thesis is to understand and analyse the issues of grey water generation and disposal in peri-urban areas of Dar es Salaam in Tanzania and to propose a suitable solution to which includes designing a treatment system for grey water (water from shower, washing and kitchen). The purification will eliminate the sanitation issues that are brought by exposing untreated grey water to the environment as well save freshwater. READ MORE

  4. 9. Windmill driven water pump for small-scale irrigation and domestic use : In Lake Victoria basin

    University essay from Institutionen för teknik och samhälle

    Author : Sara Salomonsson; Helena Thoresson; [2010]
    Keywords : wind power; windmill; water pump; irrigation; small-scale; Lake Victoria; Tanzania; vindkraft; vindhjul; vattenpump; bevattning; Victoriasjön;

    Abstract : This project is a combination of mechanical engineering and sustainable development in developing countries. The goal has been to build a windmill driven water pump and to design a small-scale irrigation system for SCC-Vi Agroforestry’s demonstration farm in Musoma, Mara region, Tanzania. READ MORE

  5. 10. Climate Change and Agriculture in Babati : Awareness Strategies Constrains

    University essay from Institutionen för livsvetenskaper

    Author : Lina Häckner; [2009]
    Keywords : Climate change; agriculture; Tanzania; perception; adaption; barriers;

    Abstract : Climate change caused by green house gas emissions, mainly carbon dioxide, is today’s most debated environmental issue. The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, with the legally binding Kyoto protocol, is the emission regulatory framework. Tanzania has ratified both the conventions supporting carbon reductions. READ MORE