FOOD SECURITY QUESTIONNAIRE
1.1 Section 1: Respondent Profile
(To gather background information for analysis)
1. Name (Optional):
2. Position/Title:
3. Organization/institution:
4. Region of Operation:
5. Years of Experience in Relevant Sector:
2.1 Section 2: Food Security and Seed Security in Tanzania
A. Current Status and Challenges
6. How would you rate the overall food security situation in your area?
Very Secure
Secure
Moderate
Insecure
Very Insecure
7. What are the main challenges affecting food security in your area? (Select all that apply)
Climate variability and natural disasters
Limited access to quality seeds
Poor infrastructure and logistics
Limited government support
Market access issues
Other (please specify):
8. How accessible are quality seeds to farmers in your area?(RALG, ASA, TOSCI and Farmers)
Very accessible
Accessible
Somewhat accessible
Not accessible
Not sure
9. What are the major challenges related to seed security? (Select all that apply)
Lack of availability of quality seeds
Dependence on imported seeds
Climate change impacts on indigenous seeds
Genetic contamination risks from GMOs
Limited local seed breeding programs
Other (please specify):
B. Role of NS in Food and Seed Security
10. To what extent does the National Service (NS) support agricultural and seed security efforts?
Fully involved
Partially involved
Not involved
Not sure
11. Does the NS have designated units or personnel trained in supporting food and seed security?
Yes
No
Not sure
12. What activities has the NS conducted related to food or seed security? (Select all that apply)
Food distribution during crises
Agricultural extension or support
Seed distribution or breeding
Disaster response planning
No activities
Other (please specify):
3.1 Section 3: Biological Warfare Prevention and Biosafety
A. Awareness and Policy Framework
13. Are you familiar with Tanzania's policies and strategies related to biosecurity and biological threat prevention? (-ve farmers)
Very familiar
Somewhat familiar
Not familiar
14. Does your organization have specific protocols for biological safety and threat detection? (-ve farmers)
Yes
No
Not sure
15. How effective are current policies and protocols in preventing biological threats? (-ve farmers)
Very effective
Effective
Somewhat effective
Not effective
Not sure
B. Capacity and Preparedness
16. Do you think the TPDF has adequate capacity (personnel, infrastructure, equipment) to detect and respond to biological threats? (All)
Yes
No
Not sure
17. What are the main gaps in TPDF's capacity for biological threat management? (Select all that apply) (ALL)
Lack of specialized training
Insufficient laboratory facilities
Inadequate surveillance systems
Limited coordination with civilian agencies
Lack of clear operational protocols
Other (please specify):
18. Has the TPDF participated in any biological threat simulation exercises or training? (TPDF)
Yes
No
Not sure
19. How confident are you in the TPDF's ability to respond effectively to a biological incident?
Very confident
Confident
Somewhat confident
Not confident
4.1 Section 4: Integration and Inter-sectoral Collaboration
20. To what extent are military and civilian agencies collaborating on food security and biosecurity issues?
Fully integrated
Partially integrated
Little or no collaboration
Not sure
21. What are the main barriers to effective coordination in food security and biosecurity issues? (Select all that apply)
Lack of legal frameworks
Limited communication channels
Differing priorities or mandates
Insufficient resources
Lack of joint training/exercises
Other (please specify):
22. What opportunities exist to strengthen military-civilian collaboration? (Open-ended)
5.1 Section 5: Biological Threats to Agriculture and Seeds
23. Do you perceive biological threats (natural or engineered) as a significant risk to Tanzanian agriculture?
Yes
No
24. What types of biological threats are most concerning? (Select all that apply)
Plant pathogens (e.g., bacteria, viruses, fungi)
Animal diseases
Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) used malevolently
Bioweapons or engineered pathogens
Other (please specify):
25. Are there specific vulnerabilities in seed systems that could be exploited for biological threats?
Yes
No
Not sure
26. What measures are currently in place to protect seed systems against biological threats? (Open-ended)
6.1 Section 6: Policy and Capacity Building Recommendations
27. In your opinion, what are the most critical areas for capacity building within the TPDF regarding food security and biosecurity? (Select top 3)
Specialized training for biological threat detection
Infrastructure development (labs, surveillance systems)
Development of operational protocols and contingency plans
Inter-sectoral coordination mechanisms
Legal and policy reforms
Community engagement and awareness
Other (please specify):
28. What policy reforms or initiatives would most strengthen Tanzania's resilience to food security and biological threats? (Open-ended)
7.1 Section 7: Additional Comments
29. Please share any additional insights or recommendations related to the role of the TPDF in food security, seed security, or biological warfare prevention. (Open-ended)
8.1 Agricultural inputs (Farmers/household)
30. Do you access fertilizer on time?
Yes
No
Not sure
31. What type of fertilizer do you prefer?
Indigenous seeds
Hybrid seeds
GMO seeds
32. What kind of seeds do you normally access on time?
33. Are seeds affordable?
Yes
No
34. Do you have storage facilities for seeds and food?
Yes
No
35. Do you have access to fertilizers
Yes
No
36. What is the situation of herbicides access? (Open ended)
37. What type of herbicides are commonly used in your area?
38. What confidence level do you have for the herbicides you are using?
High confidence
Moderate confidence
Low confidence
Very low confidence
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