The Comparative Analysis of Agricultural Information Services between China and Tanzania Review (Published)
Agriculture is a vital sector in both China and Tanzania, contributing significantly to their economies and supporting numerous livelihoods. However, it faces challenges like climate change, resource limitations, market access issues, and technological advancements. This interdisciplinary analysis combines economic factors, basic agricultural principles, information services, and policy analysis to comprehensively study agricultural information services in both countries. The results have the potential to guide future policy decisions. Effective agricultural information services have become crucial in addressing challenges, ensuring food security, and promoting rural development in both countries. China benefits from a strong agricultural workforce driven by urbanization and technology, while Tanzania’s smallholder farming, influenced by a diverse population, and defines its landscape. China has shifted away from agriculture due to industrialization, whereas Tanzania remains heavily dependent on it. Both countries recognize the importance of agricultural information services, with China leveraging advanced digital infrastructure and data analytics. Tanzania should invest in digital capabilities and mobile applications for rural areas. Collaboration and knowledge sharing between the two nations can facilitate agricultural modernization and economic growth, with Tanzania learning from China’s diversification, technological integration, and economic alignment strategies
Keywords: China, Economic Development, Information Dissemination, Tanzania, agricultural information services, agricultural sustainability, digital infrastructure