National Panel Survey 2012-2013

Key roster information only, including name, age, sex of household members as well as which member is the key respondent for the agricultural questionnaire.

Roster of all plots owned or cultivated by the household, including measurement information as calculated by GPS and farmer’s estimate, GPS coordinates, weather conditions at measurement, and reason for missing GPS.

Roster of all plots owned or cultivated by the household, including measurement information as calculated by GPS and farmer’s estimate, GPS coordinates, weather conditions at measurement, and reason for missing GPS.

Detailed information on usage of plot, main cultivated crops, decision-makers in household, soil type and quality with a focus on erosion, sources of irrigation, ownership status of plot, rental value, usage patterns of fertilizers, and agricultural inputs obtained on credit. Household and hired labor for farming activities is also reported.

Detailed information on usage of plot, main cultivated crops, decision-makers in household, soil type and quality with a focus on erosion, sources of irrigation, ownership status of plot, rental value, usage patterns of fertilizers, and agricultural inputs obtained on credit. Household and hired labor for farming activities is also reported.

Crop planting patterns, intercropping, area and quantity harvested, associated losses, crop seeds purchased along with associated values, source and type of seed for all annual crops.

Crop planting patterns, intercropping, area and quantity harvested, associated losses, crop seeds purchased along with associated values, source and type of seed for all annual crops.

Questions on quantity of crops sold, value of sales, customers crops sold to, average distance that crops were transported to for sale, post-harvest losses, how crop residue was handled, method and duration for which crop was stored.

Questions on quantity of crops sold, value of sales, customers crops sold to, average distance that crops were transported to for sale, post-harvest losses, how crop residue was handled, method and duration for which crop was stored.

Number of fruit trees planted on the plot, when these were planted, presence of intercropping, quantity produced, loss before and after harvest, quantity sold, associated value and location sold, method and quantity of crop stored are asked in this section.

Number of permanent crops planted on the plot, when these were planted, how many were planted in the past 12 months, intercropping activities, quantity produced, losses before and after harvest, quantity sold, associated value and location sold, method and quantity of crop stored are asked in this section.

Quantity of crop sold, associated value and location sold, post production losses and method and quantity of crop stored are included.

Quantity of crop sold, associated value and location sold, post production losses and method and quantity of crop stored are included.

Information is asked about amount of inputs redeemed from vouchers, household members that received the vouchers and how the inputs redeemed from vouchers were used by the household.

Information on crops, companies, pre-planting agreements, and buyer compliance are recorded for farmers engaging in outgrower schemes and contract farming.

Information on crops, companies, pre-planting agreements, and buyer compliance are recorded for farmers engaging in outgrower schemes and contract farming.

Information on crops, companies, pre-planting agreements, and buyer compliance are recorded for farmers engaging in outgrower schemes and contract farming.

Information on crops, by-product names and quantity produced, amount of crop used as input, quantity sold, associated prices and buyers and costs incurred due to labor/other inputs are included in this section.

Detailed information on the number of farm implements and machinery used or owned by the household in the past 12 months along with associated value if sold, whether the item was used, reasons for no usage, whether any of these items were rented or borrowed for use in the last twelve months and associated rents paid.

Any extension services or advice that the household received for agricultural or livestock activities in the past 12 months through government extension, NGOs, Cooperative/Farmer’s Association, or Large Scale Farmers, including what activity advice was sought for, subjective rating for advice received, and price paid for receiving advice.

Any extension services or advice that the household received for agricultural or livestock activities in the past 12 months through government extension, NGOs, Cooperative/Farmer’s Association, Large Scale Farmers, Radio/television, Publications or Neighbors including what activity advice was sought for, subjective rating for advice received, and price paid for receiving advice.

Household location variables, unique within panel round household identification variables, date and time of interview, analytic weights, cluster identification, sampling strata identification, enumerator identification, supervisor identification, and data entry clerk identification.

Community identification information including region, district, ward, regional capital identifier, location of market price information, and enumeration area, as well as survey staff information such as interviewers ID code, supervisor, and direct observation questions.

Information on access to basic services in terms of distance and associated transportation costs for these services.

Sources of funds and associated amounts for recent construction projects such as road construction/maintenance, market construction/maintenance, water supply such as wells and pumps, school construction and maintenance at pre-primary, primary and secondary levels, health and veterinary services, irrigation schemes and grain storages.

Land use related issues with estimated percentages of how different types of village land are used (cultivation, forest, pasture, wetland, residential, business), as well as reasons for re-allocation of land (if any), number of households affected, and associated compensation.

Participants utilizing SACCOs and other farmer cooperative groups, activities undertaken by cooperatives, the timing and quantity of the masika and vuli rainy seasons, detailed information on maize seed suppliers and sales, and the migration patterns of community members due to livestock activities.

Market prices for the surveyed communities, reported for both the village level and the district capital area.

Sec CF ID and location

Records the local units used for certain items in the surveyed communities. Similar to Section CF, the information is collected both at the village level and the district capital area. The kilogram or liter equivalent for the local units is collected, in addition to the price of the item in that local unit.

Screening questions for household, agriculture, livestock and fishery modules.

SECTION A: HOUSEHOLD IDENTIFICATION / SURVEY STAFF DETAILS
Household location variables, unique within panel round household identification variables, date and time of interview, analytic weights, cluster identification, sampling strata identification, enumerator identification,supervisor identification, and data entry clerk identification.

SECTION B: HOUSEHOLD MEMBER ROSTER
Roster of household members, individual characteristics including: sex, age, relationship to the household head, panel member identification, presence in household, general occupation, parental status, place of birth, marital status, and spouse identification.

SECTION C: EDUCATION
Educational enrollment and attainment; literacy, education history/ level attainment, current enrollment, school characteristics, temporary absence, education examination (participation and score) and education expenditures.

SECTION D: HEALTH
General health status and utilization of health services; source and financing of health treatments /hospitalization, disaggregated health expenditures, bednet use, pregnancy, prenatal care and births, child health and ailments / diarrhea.

SECTION E: LABOUR
Labor market participation; activities including unpaid apprenticeship, wage work, non-farm enterprise, and agricultural activity (including livestock and fishery activities) in the last seven days and in the last twelve months. Also includes unemployment and steps taken to find work, secondary activities, industry (TASCO) and occupation (ISIC) codes, wages earned, contract type, employer provide safety nets, and general domestic activities .

SECTION F: FOOD CONSUMED OUTSIDE THE HOUSEHOLD
Value of food consumed outside the home during the last seven days.

SECTION G: SUBJECTIVE WELFARE
Self-reported level of satisfaction with health, financial status, housing, job, services, and safety. Also includes perceived status at present, and as of 1 and 10 years ago.

SECTION H: FOOD SECURITY
Information on the household’s diet and food intake patterns, months of food insecurity, and distribution of food within the household.

SECTION I: HOUSING, WATER AND SANITATION
Tenure status, rental expenditure, estimated rental value, dwelling maintenance and improvement expenditures, dwelling characteristics, including size, construction materials, toilet facilities and means of garbage disposal. Also includes, main type of cooking and lighting fuel, access to water /drinking water and time spent collecting water.

SECTION J1: CONSUMPTION OF FOOD OVER THE PAST ONE WEEK
Consumption of 59 key items/ item groups over the last 7 days. These 59 items/item groups are divided into twelve broader categories; “Cereals and Cereal Products”, “Starches, Sugars and Sweets”, “Pulses, Dry”, “Nuts and Seeds”, “Vegetables”, “Fruits”, “Meat, Meat Products, Fish”, “Milk and Milk Products”, Oils and Fats”, “Spices and Other Foods”, and “Beverages”. Quantity and value of consumed items from purchases, ownproduction and gifts are recorded. Additionally, an iodine test is also performed to detect its presence in salt and corresponding parts per million is recorded.

SECTION J2: FOOD FORTIFICATION
Information on household’s consumption of fortified food items

SECTION J3: FREQUENCY OF CONSUMED ITEMS
Number of days general food categories where consumed by the household in the last 7 days, includes: “Cereals,Grains and Cerel Products”, “Roots, Tubers, and Plantains”, Nuts and Pulses”, Vegetables”, Meat, Fish and Animal Products”, “Fruits” “Milk/Milk Products”, “Fats/Oils”, Sugar/Sugar Products/Honey”, and “Spices/Condiments”.

SECTION J4: Number of people living outside of the household that shared meals within the household and then total number of meals shared over the last 7 days.

SECTION K: NON-FOOD EXPENDITURES – PAST ONE WEEK & ONE MONTH
Total expenditure on non-food items during the last week or last month, including; public transportation, fuels, cellular phone credits, personal hygiene items, etc.

SECTION L: NON-FOOD EXPENDITURES – PAST TWELVE MONTHS
Total expenditure on non-food items during the past 12 months, including; household items, community contributions, fees and fines, marriage costs, clothing, etc.

SECTION M: HOUSEHOLD ASSETS
Quantity of key items owned by the household, age of item, purchase price, and current estimated value for items including, radio, telephones, appliances, furniture, cookware, vehicles, land, and agricultural tools.

SECTION N: FAMILY / HOUSEHOLD NON-FARM ENTERPRISES
Details on non-farm businesses operated by the household during the last 12 months, including type of product or service provided, household members involved with the enterprise, value of current stock, operation location, length of time the enterprise has been operating, income earned, profits, business operating costs etc.

SECTION O1: ASSISTANCE AND GROUPS
Financial and in-kind assistance provided by both government and non-government institutions, including free food/maize distribution, food for work or cash for work programmes, inputs for work programmes, and school scholarships.

SECTION O2: ASSISTANCE AND GROUPS
Involvement in in cooperative microfinance activities and financial details of membership, including contributions, withdrawal history, and repayment plans.

SECTION P: CREDIT
Utilization of credit and loan institutions, including sources, amounts borrowed, and repayment plans.

SECTION Q1: FINANCE
Use of financial institutions and mobile-phone based money transfer services, income from rent or pensions,supplemental income sources, and banking history.

SECTION Q2: FINANCE
Remittances or financial assistance received in the last 12 months from sources residing in Tanzania or abroad, including socio-demographic characteristics of source, remittance channels, and use of cash/in-kind items.

SECTION R: RECENT SHOCKS TO HOUSEHOLD WELFARE
Severity ranking of 19 common shocks, such as “drought or floods”, “severe water shortage”, and “death of member of household”. More detailed information and coping strategies are asked of the three most severe shocks.

SECTION S: DEATHS IN HOUSEHOLD
Deaths within the household, cause of death, duration of illness if applicable, and associated land or asset losses due to inheritance traditions.

SECTION U2: MODULE FILTER QUESTIONS
Screening questions for the agriculture and livestock/fisheries questionnaires.

SECTION V: ANTHROPOMETRY
Anthropometric information of all household members able and willing to participate, including height, weight, and upper arm circumference measurements.

SECTION NETWORK
Throughout the various sections of the agricultural questionnaire, there are questions that refer to persons outside the household that are involved in the agricultural process. Examples include landlords, suppliers of inputs, harvest purchasers, outgrower partners, etc.. The network roster file contains the location and category of each of these persons.

SECTION 01: HOUSEHOLD ROSTER
Key roster information only, including name, age, sex of household members as well as which member is the key respondent for the agricultural questionnaire.

SECTION 02: LIVESTOCK STOCK
For 16 animal categories, thissection asks questions about the last 12 months on topics related to ownership, purchases, gifts received, diseases and animals lost because of them, thefts, sales and associated earnings, slaughtering and associated earning.

SECTION 03: ANIMAL HEALTH
Detailed information on the health of animals in the last 12 months related to diseases affecting the animals, vaccinations provided, de-worming treatments, preventative and treatment measures taken against tick borne diseases, and associated spending for any preventative and treatment measures.

SECTION 04: FEED, WATER, HOUSING, BREEDING
This section asks about fodder and water costs for the animals, type of housing used for the animals, and breeding strategies used by the household.

SECTION 05: LIVESTOCK LABOUR
This section gathers information about the household members responsible for activities associated with upkeep of animals, the months in which the household hired help (if any) to assist in the upkeep of animals, and any associated costs with hired labor.

SECTION 6: MILK
This section asks about characteristics of milk production by the animals and the amount of milk produced that were consumed by the household, sold, or processed in the last 12 months.

SECTION 7: ANIMAL POWER AND DUNG
Detailed information related to amount of dung produced by the animals, characteristics of the use of the dung, associated earnings from any sales of dung, and use of animals for transport or ploughing.

SECTION 8: OTHER LIVESTOCK PRODUCTS
Information is collected on livestock by-products, including the quantity produced, the quantity sold, value of sold goods, buyers of by product sold.

SECTION 9: FISHERY – HOUSEHOLD LABOUR
For members that are listed as being involved in fishing in the last 12 months, questions on time spent fishing, time spent processing and time spent trading are recorded by number of weeks, days per week and hours per day.

SECTION 10: FISHERY – HIRED LABOUR
For hired labor, the number of fishing men, women and children and associated time investment is collected in addition to information on wages, share of boat catch and share of boat revenue.

SECTION 11A: FISHING INPUTS
Focuses on fishing input/gear and boats/engines used by any member of the household in the last 12 months and includes questions on the number of fishing gears operated, owned, purchased, rented and associated rental value for purchase.

SECTION 11B: OTHER INPUTS
Information on all other costs associated with purchases during the last 12 months such as taxes, licenses, auction fees, wicks, rent for storage, transportation, buoys, thread for net sewing, beeswax/sealant, lubricant and chicken wire. The associated costs and units consumed are also included for each of these categories.

SECTION 12: FISHERIES OUTPUT
Information on the output of fishing activities in the last 12 months, including questions related to type of fish caught, area fished in, quantity caught, fish processing mechanisms, sales and in-house consumption. Approximately 19% of households indicate having caught another type of fish than those on the list.

SECTION 13A: FISH TRADING
Detailed information on purchases and sales of fish by the household, including questions on type of fish sold, average sales per week, and quantity of fish purchased from other sources.

SECTION 13B: FISH TRADING
Costs associated with the fish trading are collected in this section, including amount spent by household on hired labour, transport, packaging, ice, and taxes.

SECTION A: HOUSEHOLD IDENTIFICATION / SURVEY STAFF DETAILS
Household location variables, unique within panel round household identification variables, date and time of interview, analytic weights, cluster identification, sampling strata identification, enumerator identification, supervisor identification, and data entry clerk identification.

Household Geo Variables

Plot Geo Variables

Weights