Sunday, March 14, 2010

SOME OF THE ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKEN BY MATI ILONGA IN PICTURES

THE FOLLOWING ARE PHOTOS SHOWING SOME OF THE ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKEN BY MATI ILONGA
The photo above shows Mr. A. Shang'a, a tutor at MATI - Ilonga clarifying the timetable before the Ilonga Irrigation Scheme Farmers during Residential Training at MATI Ilonga


The photo above shows Mr Felix Mrisho a tutor at MATI Ilonga clarifying the Rice Trade Chain to Kiroka Irrigation Scheme (Morogoro) farmers during Rice Marketing Survey


The photo above shows Mr Laurent Luhembe, Deputy Principal and Coordinator of Studies in his office after receiving examinations from  tutors of all Departments at MATI Ilonga


The photo above shows Madam Principal Anne N. Assenga briefing the Education for Employment inception mission from Canada on various issues pertaining to the conduct and activities of MATI Ilonga.

Friday, March 12, 2010

INSTITUTE CAPACITY

5.0 INSTITUTE CAPACITY
5.1 Student space

MATI-Ilonga has capacity to accommodate 251 long course students and 20 farmers at a time.
5.1 Human resource
5.2.1 Trainers
The institute has 30 well trained and experienced trainers in the fields of crop science, soil science, Animal science, Agricultural extension, Agriculture economics and Agribusiness, Human nutrition and food processing. Trainers have been registered by the National Council for Technical Education (NACTE) since July, 2009.
5.2.2 Supporting staff
The institute has 20 permanent employed staff in the departments of administration, accounts, stores, farms, catering and production units.
5.3 Training facilities
5.3.1 Library
There is a library stocked 600 variety of books relevant to students as well as teaching staff. The library has 60 reading spaces at a time.
5.3.2 Training workshop
The training workshop is particularly for agromechanization subjects. An oxenization unit with well trained oxen and a rural craft space where students practice different farm mechanization skills.
5.3.3. Laboratory
There are laboratories to carter for biochemistry, crop, and animal science practical subjects. The biochemistry laboratory is well equipped with relatively modern facilities.
5.3.4 Food processing and packaging unit
The unit is used to process perishable farm produce, oil seeds, cereals and other grains. It was established specifically for training as well as an income generating activity students get chance to practice adding value to crops produced in the institute during food processing and packaging practical lessons and during early morning and late evening practicals.

5.3.5 Farms
The institute has a total land area of 238.2ha out of which 148.4ha can be cultivated. Crops such as paddy, maize, sunflower, rosella and a variety of vegetables are grown. Animal kept include Cattle, Goats, Sheep, Pigs, Donkeys, Rabbits and Birds. Crop and animal farms are used as training sites for students as well as farmers. There is also a well developed 2ha irrigated rice field for farmers’ training.
6.0.0 TRAINING ACTIVITIES AT MATI-ILONGA


6.1.0 Long courses
6.1.1 Certificate course
Requirements for admission in certificate course (NTA level 5)
An applicant is considered for admission to a certificate course if she/he passed three or more science subjects in ‘O’ level examination. A pass n English and mathematics is highly advantageous.
6.1.2. Diploma course
Requirements for admission in a diploma course (NTA level 6).
Pre-service applicants are considered for admission to a diploma course if they passed science subjects at Principal levels (One or more) Candidates  with one principal level subject must have two passes in science subjects, in-service applicants are considered for admission if they pursued a certificate course in MATIs or LITIs.
 6.1.3.0 List of Modules
List of module for NTA level 5 (Year 1)
S/No
Module name
Code No
Credit hours
Prequisite module
1.
Livestock feeds and feeding
GAT 04101
13

2.
Principles of crop production
GAT 04105
23

3.
Basic crop protection
GAT 04106
10

4.
Principles of soil science
GAT 05106
14

5.
Basic animal health
GAT 04110
5

6.
Introduction to agribusiness
GAT 04111
5

7.
Applied  livestock management
GAT 05202
12
Basic livestock management
8.
Management of field crops
GAT 05204
12
Principles of crop production, Principles of soil science, Basic crop protection
9.
Management of horticultural crops
GAT 05105
8

10.
Basic human nutrition, food processing and preservation
GST 05207
11

11.
Principles of agricultural technology dissemination
GST 05108
20

Total
133

 List of module for NTA level 5 (Year 2)

S/No
Module name
Code No
Credit hours
1.
Basic Livestock Management
GAT 04202
17
2.
Harvesting and Post Harvesting Techniques
GAT 04204
7
3.
Handling and Care of Livestock Products
GAT 04207
5
4.
Introduction to Farm Structure
GAT 05108
9
5.
Introduction to Soil and Water Management
GAT 04209
10
6.
Farm Records and Record Keeping
GST 04212
5
7.
Pasture Production
GAT 05201
6
8.
Principles of Animal Diseases Treatment and Control
GAT 05103
12
Total
71

 List of modules for NTA level 6 (Year 1)

S/No
Module name
Code No
Credit hours
Prequisite module
1.
Animal nutrition, feed evaluation and utilization
GAT 06101
9
Pasture production


2.
Applied livestock management
GAT 05202
12
Basic livestock management

3.
Principles of animal disease treatment and control
GAT 05103
12
Basic animal health

4.
Management of field crops
GAT 05204
12
Basic crop protection
Principles of crop production
Principles of crop production

5.
Management of horticultural crops
GAT 05105
8

6.
Principles of soil science
GAT 05106
14

7.
Basic human nutrition, food processing and preservation
GST 05207
11

8
Principles of  agriculture technology dissemination
GST 05108
20

9
Tractor power and farm machinery
GST 06107
10

10
Small scale irrigation
GST 05210
7

11
Introduction to entrepreneurship
GST 05111
10
Introduction to agribusiness

Total

125


 List of modules for NTA level 6 (Year 2)

S/No
Module
Code No
Credit hours
Status
1
Livestock Breeding Management
GAT
06103
8
Core module
2
Production of Perennial Crops
GAT
06104
20
Core module
3
Application of ICT in Data Analysis
GST
05210
10
Fundamental module
4
Field Data Management
GST
05209
10
Fundamental module
5
Farm Economics
GST
06208
4
Fundamental module
6
Small Scale Enterprises Management
GST
06209
16
Fundamental module
7
Production of Seed crops
GAT
06206
7
Core module
8
Livestock Diseases and Meat Inspection
GAT
06202
16
Core module
9
Pasture Production
GAT
05201
6
Core module
10
Agricultural Extension
GST
06210
10
Fundamental module
11
Principles of Crop and Livestock Experimentation
GST
06211
16
Fundamental module
Total
123





NB:  Upon completion of these modules successful candidates are awarded certificates/diplomas.

6.2.0 Short courses

Short courses that are offered at the institute upon client request include:
  • Production  of field and horticultural crops for farmers and or extension workers
  • Post harvest processing and packaging of field crops (e.g. production of beverage, alcohol, food products from cereals, fruits and vegetables).
  • Nutritional Management for specific groups like children and invalids.
  • Training and management of draught animals.
  • Small scale seed production.
  • Dairy cattle management
  • Poultry production
  • Farmer to farmer training approach
(KATC phase II model)
Training costs vary according to type of course and duration
7.0.0 RELATIONS WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS
MATI-Ilonga is within reach to Eastern Zone Research Headquarters. Research facilities are accessible to students and farmers, cereal, cotton, oil seed, legume, plant protection and meteorological weather station. The nearby villages are useful learning sites where students are attached to farmers on individual and group basis in outreach and field practical programmes. During such training activities students learn more about agricultural practices under farmer circumstances. There are formal linkage between MATI-Ilonga and other MATIs viz Uyole, Ukiriguru, Igurusi, Mlingano, Mtwara, Tumbi etc.  However, linkage between the institute and district, NGOs such as World Vision, WWF are informal. Districts and NGOs sponsor some students/farmers’ training at the institute. MATI Ilonga is among the four Agricultural Training Institutes in Tanzania involved in training small scale irrigated rice farmers in Tanzania under the Technical Cooperation in Supporting Service Delivery Systems of Irrigated Agriculture (TC – SDIA)/TANRICE Program.