Elisha Masudi Rutha is a Tutor and junior researcher from Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA). He was born in 1992 and finished his first degree at Sokoine University of Agriculture. He has previously worked with City Connect Limited and Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute before joining SUA. As a researcher, he is interested in Crop production specifically in agronomy area, climate and agriculture and in Issues linking agriculture and environment. His ambition is to gather enough skills and abilities for the betterment of the institution and the country at large.

Research Interests / Areas

• Agriculture and Environment
• Agronomy
• Climate Smart Agriculture
• Agro ecology

Funded Research Projects

• SUARIS 1 funded project with the title “Towards Breeding for Fall Armyworm Resistant Maize Varieties: A Deep Learning Computer Model for Accelerating the Selection Cycle”
• SUARIS 2 funded project with the title “Integrated traditional packages for controlling maize weevil (Sitophilus Zea) to reduce post harvest loss at Katavi region”

Elisha Masudi Rutha,
Sokoine University of Agriculture,
Mizengo Pinda Campus College,
34 Sitalike Rd, 50318 Kibaoni, Mlele, Katavi.
P.O. Box 82, Mpanda, Katavi
Email: elisha.rutha@sua.ac.tz or ruthaelisha@gmail.com