An assessment of Ndiwa and Chamazi farmer’s perceptions on land tenure systems in crop production was conducted in Shashui, Nkukai, Lunguza and Kivingo villages located in Lushoto District, Tanga region. The main objective of the research was to investigate perceptions on land tenure systems in crop production among farmers engaged in Ndiwa and Chamazi traditional irrigation farming. Primary data were collected using household surveys, interviews and focus group discussions. Analysis involved descriptive statistics for quantitative data, content analysis for qualitative data and the use of index. The study results revealed that Ndiwa and Chamazi farmers had a positive perception on the existing land tenure systems on issues related to social status and increase market and value of land. However, their perception on cost of titling, access to formal credit and protection of vulnerable group were higher for statutory land tenure than that of customary land tenure system. Although statutory land tenure was observed to be more important for irrigation development, still very few farmers had title deeds due to high cost of titling, lack of awareness on the procedures among farmers and long distance of relevant offices. The study thus recommends, increase awareness campaigns on procedures and advantages of formalizing land, reviewing the procedures and the cost of land registration especially in rural areas, and relevant authorities in local and central government to bring their services close to the people especially in rural areas. In addition, Financial Institution should review the requirement for rural farmers to acquire loans using their farm land as collateral.