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Annual Agricultural Sample Survey 2014-2015

United Republic of Tanzania, 2016
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TZA_2014-2015_AASS_v01_EN_M_v01_A_OCS
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National Bureau of Statistics, Office of the Chief Government Statistician
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Agricultural Surveys
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  • Identification
  • Scope
  • Coverage
  • Producers and sponsors
  • Sampling
  • Data collection
  • Data processing
  • Data Access
  • Disclaimer and copyrights
  • Contacts
  • Metadata production

    • Identification

    Survey ID number

    TZA_2014-2015_AASS_v01_EN_M_v01_A_OCS
    Title

    Annual Agricultural Sample Survey 2014-2015
    Country
    Name Country code
    United Republic of Tanzania TZA
    Study type

    Agricultural Survey [ag/oth]
    Series Information

    This is the first survey of its kind conducted in Tanzania using Point Sample Area Frame Methodology. Therefore, it limits the comparisons with the previous agriculture censuses and survey data due to the different methodologies applied. The survey collected detailed information on area and production for major crops, potentially livestock and fish farming.
    Abstract

    The survey collected detailed information on area and production for major crops, potentially livestock and fish farming. These crops include maize, paddy, sorghum, wheat, bulrush millet, finger millet, soybeans, cotton and, tobacco. A brief summary of operators and farm characteristics is also given
    Kind of Data

    Sample survey data [ssd]
    Unit of Analysis

    Agricultural holdings

    Scope

    Notes

    The scope of the Annual Agriculture Sample Survey includes: the point details, farm operator details, farm area, crops during short rainy season of 2014/15 agriculture year, crops during long rainy season of 2014/15 agriculture year, livestock and fish farming.
    The following topics were covered: farm ownership, land tenure, crop production, crop prices, livestock population and fish production.

    Coverage

    Geographic Coverage

    National Coverage
    Universe

    Farm operators.

    Producers and sponsors

    Primary investigators
    Name Affiliation
    National Bureau of Statistics Government of Tanzania
    Office of the Chief Government Statistician Government of Zanzibar
    Producers
    Name Affiliation Role
    Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries, Zanzibar The Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar Technical assistance
    President’s Office, Regional Administration and Local Governments The Government of Tanzania Technical assistance
    Ministry of Industries, Trade and Investment The Government of Tanzania Technical assistance
    The United States Agency for International Development United Nation Technical assistance
    United States Department of Agriculture United Nation Technical assistance
    Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries; Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resource The Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar Technical assistance
    Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Cooperatives The Government of Tanzania Technical assistance
    Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries Development The Government of Tanzania Technical assistance
    Funding Agency/Sponsor
    Name Role
    Government of Tanzania Financial Support
    United States Agency for International Development Financial Support
    United States Department of Agriculture Financial Support

    Sampling

    Sampling Procedure

    The point sampling frame method was used to select a statistically sound sample of farm operators; as against the household-based sampling methods previously used. A total of 21,210 sample points were selected, while a total of 15,281 points were completed. This method was used as there were no reliable sampling frame identified, as information on farm operators were not readily available for consistent monitoring or sampling.
    Response Rate

    Response rate was 72%.

    Data collection

    Dates of Data Collection
    Start End
    2016-02-01 2016-03-31
    Time Method

    2014/15 Agricultural year.
    Mode of data collection
    • Face-to-face paper [f2f]

    Data processing

    Data Editing

    All data were entered manually using CSPro by a staff hired specifically for editing and data entry. Prior to data entry, all questionnaires were cleaned manually to maintain the quality of the data. This involved checking to see if the questionnaire was complete, had correct identifications and correctly filled information.

    Data Access

    Confidentiality
    Is signing of a confidentiality declaration required? Confidentiality declaration text
    yes Confidentiality of respondents is guaranteed by section 20 of Tanzania Statistics act number 1 of 2002. Before being granted access to the dataset, all users have formally agree to the following:
    1. All identifying information such as the name and address of respondent has been removed;
    2. The information is disclosed in a manner that is not likely to enable the identification of the particular person or undertaking or business to which it relates;
    3. Not attempt to identify any particular person or undertaking or business;
    4. Use of information for research or statistically purpose only;
    5. Not to disclose the information to any other person or organization;
    6. When required by the Director General, return all documents made available to him.
    Access conditions

    The dataset has been anonymized and available as a public use dataset. It is accessible to all for statistical and research purposes only, under the following terms and conditions:

    1. The data and other material will not be redistributed or sold to other individuals, institutions, or organization without the written agreement of the Tanzania National Bureau of Statistics.
    2. The data will be used for statistical and scientific research purposes only. They will be used solely for reporting of aggregated information, and not for investigation of specific individuals or organizations.
    3. No attempt will be made to produce links among dataset provided by the National Bureau of Statistics, or among data from the (National Bureau of Statistics) and other datasets that could identify individuals.
    Citation requirements

    The data user shall acknowledge that any available intellectual property right, including copyright and the data of Employment and Earnings Survey 2014 version 1.0 are owned by National Bureau of Statistics, Tanzania

    Disclaimer and copyrights

    Disclaimer

    The data user shall acknowledge that any available intellectual property right, including copyright and the data of Employment and Earnings Survey 2014 version 1.0 are owned by National Bureau of Statistics, Tanzania.

    Contacts

    Contacts
    Name Affiliation Email
    Director General National Bureau of Statistics [email protected]
    Agriculture Statistics Departmental Manager National Bureau of Statistics [email protected]
    Desk Officer, AASS National Bureau of Statistics [email protected]
    NADA Administrator National Bureau of Statistics [email protected]

    Metadata production

    DDI Document ID

    DDI_TZA_2014-2015_AASS_v01_EN_M_v01_A_OCS_FAO
    Producers
    Name Affiliation Role
    Office of Chief Statistician Food and Agriculture Organization Metadata adapted for FAM
    National Bureau of Statistics Government of Tanzania Metadata producer

    Metadata version

    DDI Document version

    TZA_2014-2015_AASS_v01_EN_M_v01_A_OCS_v01
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