Tomato development and research in the Southern highlands of Tanzania
Meela, E.E / 1992

In the Southern Highlands of Tanzania, fresh market tomatoes are produced throughout the year but production constraints and poor management practices limit the yields. Increases in production will depend on access to improved varieties and the use of recommended cultural practices. Tomato research at Uyole Agricultural Centre (UAC) has been directed towards variety evaluation for good yield potential and wider adaptation. Research on the effects of fertilization, spacing and plant population has also been done. On the basis of this research, recommendations have been developed to optimize economic yield. In future, research in UAC's tomato programme will be directed towards the breeding of high yielding disease-resistant varieties, the development of integrated management techniques to relieve production constraints, and improvements in fruit quality.