Working Document Series

C.U. Tolo · Anke Weisheit

PHARMBIOTRAC (Pharm-BioTechnology and Traditional Medicine Center) is a newly established centre of excellence at MUST with support from the World Bank under Africa Centres of Excellence (ACE II) Programme and recruits at least 30% Africa …

RUF-40816 2019 CC BY 4.0 22 Nov 2023

R. Sebuliba-Mutumba

An investigation was carried out to establish the influence perceived organizational support (POSA) and farmer commitment (COMMIT) have on the relationship between psychological empowerment behavior (PEB) and innovativeness of smallholder …

RUF-40815 2019 CC BY 4.0 22 Nov 2023

J.G. Agea · R. Sebuliba-Mutumba

Experience shows that delving into a post-doctoral arena without proper orientation, guidance, modeling and development support can be quite challenging. As one winds up the doctoral processes, one observation is the need for commitment an…

RUF-40814 2019 CC BY 4.0 22 Nov 2023

J.T. Rugare

Eliminating hunger and food insecurity is top on Africa’s development Agenda because it is perceived to be a key factor in promoting economic growth. Africa continues to experience food shortages due to a mismatch between crop productivity…

RUF-40813 2019 CC BY 4.0 22 Nov 2023

P. Irungu · R. A. Nyikal · O. S. Ramolefhe

The cattle population in Botswana has deteriorated from 2.8 million to 2.1 million over the years. The deterioration results from various risks including re-occurring drought and high disease prevalence. As a result of these perils, a live…

RUF-40812 2019 CC BY 4.0 22 Nov 2023

F. P. E. Pamen · D. G. C. Yepndo

In this study, we used a tractable econometric model focusing on individual wellbeing captured through expected income in a given location, as the main economic determinant of the use of digital technologies in Cameroon. The model is estim…

RUF-40809 2019 CC BY 4.0 22 Nov 2023

R. Owusu · F. Sefakor

In many developing countries including Ghana, governments are promoting the production of mushrooms as agribusiness enterprise. However, less is known about consumer preferences and willingness to pay for alternative mushroom attributes. T…

RUF-40806 2019 CC BY 4.0 22 Nov 2023

O. C. Omwoyo

Maize (Zea mays) is a principal staple crop in Kenya, largely grown under rain-fed agriculture. Its production has been coupled with numerous constraints both biotic and biotic, where the twin vagaries of climate change and poor prices hav…

RUF-40803 2019 CC BY 4.0 22 Nov 2023

J. O. Ibukun · O. A. Oluwafemi · E. A. Opeyemi · A. Tahirou

Innovative research aimed at mitigating the effect of climate variability on farmers output must be adopted before the desired outcome can be achieved. Adoption of any innovation, which is deeply rooted in risk behaviour and may differ acc…

RUF-40801 2019 CC BY 4.0 22 Nov 2023

L. Aciro · J. Alla · H. Amolo · W. Odongo +2 more

Motivated by the bumper fruits harvest in the region and concerned about the high level of Post harvest fruit wastage, a group of five MSc Students conceived the business idea of adding value to the fruits through juice making. Registered …

RUF-40795 2019 CC BY 4.0 22 Nov 2023

S. Elolu · W. Kalule · W. Odongo · D.M. Okello

Enhancing the entrepreneurship orientation of the youth is now considered the best approach to increasing employability and employment. Responding to calls for entrepreneurship programs to be more practical in nature, Gulu University devel…

RUF-40789 2019 CC BY 4.0 21 Nov 2023

E. Nyakudya

This paper highlights on-going transformatic changes taking place at the University of Zimbabwe, which aligns to the Government of Zimbabwe Vision 2030. It focuses on efforts by the Faculty of Agriculture to create inter-diciplinary resear…

RUF-40787 2019 CC BY 4.0 21 Nov 2023

J. Mwololo · T. Odong · P. Okori

A postdoctoral fellowship was awarded to support research focusing on grain legumes and dryland cereals. Training of young scientists towards masters and doctor of philosophy (PhD) degrees was embedded within the fellowship. Collaborative …

RUF-40785 2019 CC BY 4.0 21 Nov 2023

P. Kyohairwe · J. Mugonya · S. Muzhange

Being part of the first cohort of the MCF@RUFORUM scholars has indeed been a blessing to the three authors of this paper. As fresh master students, we looked at the agri-entrepreneurship mentorship program at Gulu University with a lot adm…

RUF-40784 2019 CC BY 4.0 21 Nov 2023

L. K. Atuhaire · R. K. Mubiru · H. Namawejje

This study examined the association of cancer incidence, HIV prevalence and Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Uganda. The study utilised secondary data where Cancer data were obtained from the Kampala Cancer Registry, Department of Pathology…

RUF-40781 2019 CC BY 4.0 21 Nov 2023

S. Baguma · N. Mbabazi · W.J. Van den Berg

The adverse effects of climate change and variability have affected crop production through the increasing erratic rainfall, drought, floods, pests, and diseases that have significantly reduced crop yields in many places including Uganda. …

RUF-40778 2019 CC BY 4.0 21 Nov 2023

E. L. Chimoita · C. Lukungu · H. Nyanganga · F. Nzuve

Effective communication channels have played an imperative role in the dissemination of critical information to farmers. This study sought to assess effectiveness of information communication channels used in dissemination of fall armyworm…

RUF-40777 2019 CC BY 4.0 21 Nov 2023

H. Adam · W. N. Kutah · A. M. Mohammed

Maize farmers’ access and utilization of information on improved farming technologies is essential in increasing yield of maize. However, maize farmers continue to record low yield, partly due to poor access and utilisation of information.…

RUF-40774 2019 CC BY 4.0 21 Nov 2023

J. Kato

Small scale holder farmers in rural areas growing ginger (Zingiber officinale) face challenge in accessing information on ginger production from pre-harvest to post-harvest stage, yet the information is needed to help farmers understand an…

RUF-40770 2019 CC BY 4.0 21 Nov 2023

J.G. Agea · Gabriel Karubanga

The post-doctoral fellowship was intended to unearth the potential of participatory, and information and communication technologies (ICTs) led extension and learning approaches in agricultural and environmental education in Uganda. This in…

RUF-40769 2019 CC BY 4.0 21 Nov 2023

S. Kalimunjaye · A. Kasharu · F. Koddo · M. Masanza +2 more

The approach of scaling out students’ technologies in the near future will depend on model of training and placement needs of students for internship programs. Nevertheless, forming incubation centers and encouraging research is a critical…

RUF-40768 2019 CC BY 4.0 21 Nov 2023

M. R. Kalibwani

Business incubation, a process aimed at supporting the development and scaling of growth oriented, early stage enterprises, can play a significant role in promoting youth entrepreneurship and solving the challenge of youth unemployment. In…

RUF-40762 2019 CC BY 4.0 21 Nov 2023

L. Acheampong · W. Ghartey · N. T. A. Kwasi · D. N. S. Kwesi

StartUP Villa UCC AEE is an innovation villa that seeks to connect agro-technology and agribusiness models that can serve as case studies and learning centers for research, learning and industry. As an agriculture-based innovation hub, thi…

RUF-40760 2019 CC BY 4.0 21 Nov 2023

M. Diallo · F. O. Fofana · B. Karambé · Dagnoko. Sokona +1 more

Sesame, an industrial crop grown mostly on poor soils with low yields, is a key crop in Mali. The sector represents a source of income through its strong demand on the national and international scale and because it occupies an important p…

RUF-40755 2019 CC BY 4.0 21 Nov 2023

L. C Familusi · C. O. Oranu

Rice is a cash crop in Nigeria that is widely grown and consumed in all geopolitical zones of the country. Rice production in Nigeria has increased over time because of increasing demand for rice, however the increase in supply of rice is …

RUF-40752 2019 CC BY 4.0 21 Nov 2023