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This discussion paper aims at exploring the potential of agroecology to improve food security, nutrition and the overall wellbeing in Africa in the face of the challenges posed by the growing population, climate change, rising cost of livi…
This study investigated the postharvest management practices implemented by farmers and determined the economic losses incurred, as well as the factors influencing the choice of management practices employed. Using ordinary least square re…
Mushrooms constitute an important source of selenium, potassium, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin D, proteins and fibre. Due to their nutraceutical properties, they are used for prevention of Parkinson, Alzheimer, hypertension and stroke diseas…
Ready-to-eat foods sold by street vendors play a significant role in urban diets worldwide, offering accessible, affordable, and diverse options. However, concerns about food safety due to inadequate handling practices have raised question…
Credit utilization enhances agricultural productivity to trigger rural development, but little is known about the credit utilization intention of the smallholder farmers who are the main borrowers in the areas. This study assessed the medi…
Due to the steadily increasing population of Eldoret Town, which forms part of Chepkoilel-Sergoit Catchment (CSC), CSC has undergone unprecedented land use and land cover transformations. The catchment is progressively becoming a small-sca…
This study analyzed the practice of land exchange in Norther-Eastern zone of Nigeria. Four hundred (400) rice farmers under irrigation farming were selected using multi-stage sampling procedure to provide data by means of structured interv…
Late-stage evaluation of sweetpotato breeding trials is routinely conducted at multiple locations, years, or sea-sons to provide a better understanding of the genotype-environment interaction and test for genotype stability. In addition, i…
Woodlot production can reduce deforestation and the rate of climate change. Additionally, it can reduce poverty and provide an alternative source of income for farmers. The objective of the study was to assess the impact of woodlot product…
Elders from Teso sub region in Eastern Uganda nursed a dream that one day, they would have a University in their area. This dream came true on 11th December 2011 when Uganda Government decided to set up a Public University known as Soroti …
A fundamental concern of aquaculture development in Cameroon is the efficient marketing of farmed-fish products. Using cross-sectional data from a farm household survey, we employed a multinomial logit model and gross margin analysis to as…
Work life transitions in Africa are drastically changing. Many people are either moving from formal employment to entrepreneurship or business creation. A situational analysis was conducted to ascertain dispositions of MSc students of the …
The Sahel is a region of extreme climatic conditions and recurrent droughts which act as a stumbling block to socio-economic development, poverty reduction and food security in the region. It is a region prone to environ-mental crises, dri…
Soybean plays vital roles in food and nutrition security while generating income for many smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Nevertheless, production is partly constraint by poor and declining soil fertility. Chemical fertili…
Soybean plays vital roles in food and nutrition security while generating income for many smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Nevertheless, production is partly constraint by poor and declining soil fertility. Chemical fertili…
Tannins and dhurrin (cyanogenic glucoside) are the two main anti-nutritional elements of sorghum. However, other antinutritive compounds including phytoestrogens, phytates (phytic acid), and alkaloids can also affect the quality of feed if…
Tomato is among the most commonly grown vegetables in Uganda and it is cultivated all year round. Some of the commonly grown varieties include; money maker, marglobe, ansal, azilla, and padma. Based on the survey, Ansal was the most prefer…
Dry forests and woodlands taxa like Acacia, Sterculia, Commiphora, and Boswellia are the main source of valuable gum and resins to the international market. Boswellia papyrifera populated dry deciduous woodland forests in Tig-ray in Ethiop…
Education is a key enabler and equalizer for livelihood opportunities and economic advancement of societies, and is indeed a basic human right. Unfortunately access to education is uneven, with rural communities especially in developing co…
Market structure is one of the most important factors determining the efficiency of the marketing system. The study therefore examined the marketing of cassava in Cameroon. Primary data were collected from 326 cassava marketers operating i…
Agricultural productivity should be a central term in the Africa’s primary sector, the sector must be strong enough to create and foster both wealth and wellbeing, most particularly for its direct actors. In Cameroon, like in the rest of t…
Climate change is posing challenges to the survival of mankind and sustainable development in the world. Its impacts are more pronounced in Africa, particularly the sub-Saharan Africa where the people’s livelihoods are over-dependent on th…
As the internet becomes a global equalizer for knowledge and remote access to tangible things, education that is based on fact acquisition, becomes outdated. Faced with this reality, policymakers require evidence that will justify changes.…
Flower bud thrip is destructive insect pests of cowpea and other legumes and can cause complete yield loss in severe infestation. Utilization of resistance in cowpea breeding is one of the most efficient and environmental friendly methods …
Pulses and sesame constitute important nutritional and nutraceutical benefits providers and smallholder house-hold income generating sources in eastern and northern Uganda. In spite of their increasing demand locally, regionally and intern…
