Journal articles

A.E. Assogbadjo · R. Glèlè Kakaï · Cori Ham · Sylvanus Mensah +2 more

Ecosystem services (ESs) underpin human livelihoods around the world. Understanding how socio-environmental aspects influence stakeholders’ perceptions and use of ESs, is important for decision-making processes that target the social expec…

RUF-37277 2017 CC BY 4.0 10 Nov 2017

Judith Syombua Mbau · A. Suleiman · M.S. Suleiman · V.O. Wasonga +1 more

In the recent decades, there has been growing interest in the contribution of non-timber forest products (NTFPs) to livelihoods, development, and poverty alleviation among the rural populace. This has been prompted by the fact that communi…

RUF-37276 2017 CC BY 4.0 9 Nov 2017

E.R. Chirwa · W.L. Jere · D. Kassam · A. Mtethiwa

The lack of better performing native fish species for aquaculture led the government of Malawi to import the exotic common carp (Cyprinus carpio L.) from Israel in 1976. Growth trials at Domasi and Kasinthula Experimental Stations had show…

RUF-37275 2017 CC BY 4.0 9 Nov 2017

Joseph Balikuddembe · Jael Gudu

Computational resources have such a significant influence on the operation of any software application, it is therefore important to understand how these applications utilize these resources. Modern resource-intensive enterprise and scient…

RUF-37273 2017 CC BY 4.0 9 Nov 2017

Jimmy Byakatonda · Piet K. Kenabathob · D.B. Moalafhib · B.P. Paridaa

Climate variability and change is expected to affect agricultural productivity among other sectors. Studying the influence of this variability on crop production is one measure of generating climate change resilience strategies. In this st…

RUF-37269 2017 CC BY 4.0 9 Nov 2017

H. Makuma-Massa

This paper presents information useful to various stakeholders, including land managers, agency personnel, practitioners, and researchers, as it presents methodology for: determining the best period for hay harvest corresponding to peak pr…

RUF-37260 2017 CC BY 4.0 9 Nov 2017

Judith Syombua Mbau · M.S. Suleiman · V.O. Wasonga · A. Yazan Elhadi

Multi-temporal land-use and land-cover data provides a historical vehicle for determining and evaluating long-term trends in bio-physical landscapes. Land-use and land-cover assessment and mapping is one of the most useful applications of …

RUF-37259 2017 CC BY 4.0 8 Nov 2017

S. Huyskens-Keil · G.M. Kenji · J.N. Kinyuru · E.T. Melaku +1 more

Both protein-energy malnutrition and micronutrient malnutrition are highly prevalent among infants and children in poor community settings in the developing world, especially the Sub-Saharan African countries. One of the food-based approac…

RUF-37254 2017 CC BY 4.0 3 Nov 2017

D. Aleper · Robert Asiimwe · A. Egeru · J. Namaalwa +1 more

Camel production is a potential avenue for improved food and income security in dryland areas of East Africa. Despite this potential, there is a dearth of information on the increasing choice of camel production among pastoralists in the r…

RUF-37245 2017 CC BY 4.0 29 Sep 2017

J.G.M. Majaliwa · Solomon Ongora

An Emission Recovery Multipurpose Backyard Charcoal making kiln was designed and constructed at Kyambogo University in Uganda. The design has modifications made on the Traditional Earth kiln commonly used in Uganda and included four compar…

RUF-37244 2017 CC BY 4.0 29 Sep 2017

J. Thuo Githaiga · D. Agulei Karen · J. I. Mwasiagi · Charles Nzila

Some of the synthetic dyes and mordants are harmful to the environment. The aim of this research was to study the dyeing of cotton fabric using extracts from wild leek (Allium burdickii). The bark of mango tree was used as a mordant. The p…

RUF-37241 2017 CC BY 4.0 29 Sep 2017

Cavele Alfeu · A. Nhacumbe Alsacia · P. Souza Bárbara · C. Aida Cristina +5 more

Rearing cattle and goats is an important economic activity for smallholder farmers in Mozambique where animals are raised in traditional production systems in communal pastures. Despite its importance, there is little information on their …

RUF-37236 2017 CC BY 4.0 29 Sep 2017

Khoeli Makhala · Masopha Makoae · Botle Mapeshoane · Mokhatla Molefe +4 more

Spatial variability in wetland soils provide insight into underlying ecosystem processes and may itself give an indication of wetland condition. The study was conducted to characterise and delineate soil variability of wetlands of Khalong-…

RUF-37223 2017 CC BY 4.0 29 Sep 2017

Emmanuel Jnr. Zuza

Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) is one of the most important legume crop in Mozambique which is grown for food as well as cash. It’s an indeterminate growth habit and below the ground nature of fruiting makes it difficult to determine the …

RUF-37216 2017 CC BY 4.0 29 Sep 2017

Mizeck Chagunda · Sylvia Chindime · P. Kibwika

The smallholder dairy farmer’s performance and ability to improve productivity for increased incomes, is driven by their level of innovativeness. Knowledge on the nature, degree and frequency of innovations provide opportunities for suppor…

RUF-37213 2017 CC BY 4.0 29 Sep 2017

Ekwamu Adipala · Ronald Kityo · H. Makuma-Massa · M.Paul Nampala

This issue of the African Journal of Rural Development (the June 2017 Issue-Vol.2 (2)) features 16 articles that demonstrate the evolving role of higher education institutions (HEI’s), particularly universities in Africa. The evolution of …

RUF-37170 2017 CC BY 4.0 26 Sep 2017

Gabriel Karubanga · P. Kibwika · Florent Okry · H. Sseguya

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) tools such as videos promoted to enhance farmer access to information to influence change in farming practices need to be situated in social learning processes. Farmers learn and innovate thro…

RUF-36952 2017 CC BY 4.0 15 Sep 2017

R. Kambugu · N. Kiggundu · Allan John. Komakech · F.B. Kyazze +2 more

Soil exhaustion and nutrient depletion are major constraints to pineapple farming in Uganda. This study explored potential for using on-farm waste from pineapple farming to conserve soil fertility and enhance agricultural productivity. Dat…

RUF-36757 2017 CC BY 4.0 31 Aug 2017

Damalie Akwango · Y. Baguma · A. Egeru · Bernard Bonton Obaa +1 more

Background: Drought is regarded as a leading cause of food insecurity affecting about 220 million people in sub- Saharan Africa. Drought early warning systems (DEWSs) have the potential to strengthen capacity of communities in managing and…

RUF-36753 2017 CC BY 4.0 31 Aug 2017

Carolyne Jepkemboi · P.C. Kale · S.J. Kebeney · J.K. Kitilit

Sweet potato is a perennial storage tuber crop grown as a food and/or cash crop. Soybean is a multipurpose crop grown for human food, livestock feed, soil fertility improvement, income generation and oil production among the smallholder fa…

RUF-36751 2017 CC BY 4.0 14 Aug 2017

D. Aboagye · N. Banadda · Isa. Kabenge · R. Kambugu +3 more

Limited availability of corn stover due to the competing uses (organic manure, animal feed, bio-materials, and bioenergy) presents a major concern for its future in the bio-economy. Furthermore, biomass research has exhibited different res…

RUF-36735 2017 CC BY 4.0 4 Aug 2017

Julian Atukuri · O.A. Fawole · Linus Opara Umezuruike

The study investigated the effects of fludioxonil (FLU) on the postharvest quality of pomegranate fruit (cv. Wonderful). Fruits were dipped in FLU concentrations (control, 150, 300 and 600 mg/L) and stored for 4 months at 5 °C and 90–95% r…

RUF-36725 2017 CC BY 4.0 21 Jul 2017

Julian Atukuri · O.A. Fawole · Linus Opara Umezuruike

There has been recent interest in pomegranate fruit production and research due to its high nutritional and health benefits. The increase in demand of the fruit necessitates the need to improve quality, storability and shelf life to meet c…

RUF-36722 2015 CC BY 4.0 21 Jul 2017

Fitsum Bekele · Diriba Korecha · Nigatu Lisanework

Assessment of the local community’s perception on rainfall variability and future change has enormous advantages in the study district, where natural rainfall is the main source of water for crop production. This study was conducted to ass…

RUF-36719 2017 CC BY 4.0 7 Jul 2017

Fitsum Bekele · Diriba Korecha · Nigatu Lisanework

Demonstrating Effects of Current and Projected Rainfall Characteristics on Wheat yield has been investigated in Sinana district for the period 1995-2016. Data on rainfall and crop yield for the period 1995-2016 were obtained from National …

RUF-36718 2017 CC BY 4.0 7 Jul 2017