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Annual Agricultural Sample Survey 2014-2015

United Republic of Tanzania, 2016
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Reference ID
TZA_2014-2015_AASS_v01_EN_M_v01_A_OCS
Producer(s)
National Bureau of Statistics, Office of the Chief Government Statistician
Collections
Agriculture Census and Surveys
Metadata
Documentation in PDF DDI/XML JSON
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Oct 24, 2019
Last modified
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  • Study Description
  • Data Description
  • Downloads
  • Identification
  • Scope
  • Coverage
  • Producers and sponsors
  • Sampling
  • Data Collection
  • Data Processing
  • Access policy
  • Disclaimer and copyrights
  • 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 Abbreviation Role
Government of Tanzania Financial Support
United States Agency for International Development USAID Financial Support
United States Department of Agriculture USDA 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
Data Collection Mode
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.

Access policy

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]
Confidentiality
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.

Metadata production

DDI Document ID
DDI_TZA_2014-2015_AASS_v01_EN_M_v01_A_OCS_FAO
Producers
Name Abbreviation Affiliation Role
Office of Chief Statistician OCS Food and Agriculture Organization Metadata adapted for FAM
National Bureau of Statistics NBS Government of Tanzania Metadata producer
DDI Document version
TZA_2014-2015_AASS_v01_EN_M_v01_A_OCS_v01
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