Working Document Series

L. F. Goulão · I. Maquia · N. S. Ribeiro · A. I. Ribeiro de Barros

Miombo is one of the most important types of vegetation of southern Africa covering about 70% of the region. This ecosystem has an immeasurable socio-economic and environmental value. However, its stability is increasingly being threatened…

RUF-34269 2014 CC BY 4.0 17 Aug 2015

D.S. Kraybill · I. Minde

Typically, capacity strengthening in African tertiary education systems has focused on human and institutional capacity building. Rarely does capacity strengthening embrace the private sector in a major way. Our preposition is that the pri…

RUF-34261 2014 CC BY 4.0 17 Aug 2015

G. N. Karuku · V. M. Kathumo · B. A. Liavoga · R.N. Onwonga +2 more

Assessment of the distribution and dynamics of vegetation using remote sensing techniques and Geographical Information Systems (GIS) have proven to be efficient tools in monitoring agricultural activities as they provide methods for analys…

RUF-34258 2014 CC BY 4.0 17 Aug 2015

M. Bji Vaate · D.K. Kiambi · J. Ndung’u-Skilton

The quality of tertiary agricultural education is critical because it determines the expertise and competence of scientists, professionals and business leaders in all aspects of agriculture and related industries. Unfortunately, the qualit…

RUF-34255 2014 CC BY 4.0 17 Aug 2015

A. I. Hart · P. Isubikalu · G. W. Komi

The Giant Tiger Prawn (Penaeus monodon) is the largest marine shrimp that has lived in the Niger Delta coastal waters since 1999. Its marketability and high income as compared to the indigenous shrimp species has attracted a growing number…

RUF-34248 2014 CC BY 4.0 17 Aug 2015

H. Boly · L.M. Da Silva · C. Glym · Frey. H +2 more

In order to reduce hunger and poverty across the African continent and build international competitiveness of the African agricultural sector, it will be necessary to trigger and maintain substantial rates of annual agricultural productivi…

RUF-34247 2014 CC BY 4.0 17 Aug 2015

M. Oscar Kisaka · F.S. Mairura · M. Mucheru-Muna · D.N. Mugendi +2 more

Drier parts Eastern Kenya, endure persistent crop failure and declining agricultural productivity which have been attributed, in part, to high temperatures, prolonged dry-spells and particularly erratic rainfall. Understanding spatial-temp…

RUF-34241 2014 CC BY 4.0 17 Aug 2015

M. Inamahoro

This manuscript narrates the contribution of the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) to strengthening research capacity of the National Agriculture Research Institute (ISABU). Burundi is among the thr…

RUF-34238 2014 CC BY 4.0 17 Aug 2015

D. Aleper · A. Egeru · L. MacOpiyo · M.G.J. Majaliwa +1 more

This study focused at determining the spatial and temporal rainfall and temperature characteristics in Karamoja with a view of establishing the intensity of climate variability. The study utilized historical data (1947-1976) and NOAA reana…

RUF-34237 2014 CC BY 4.0 17 Aug 2015

T. Checo · D. Cugala · L. Jose

The coconut (Cocos nucifera) whiteûy (Aleurotrachelus atratus), native to Central America has been recorded in various countries in Africa. In Mozambique, the coconut whitefly was reported for the first time in Maputo in 2010. However, the…

RUF-34232 2014 CC BY 4.0 17 Aug 2015

R.O. Akinwale · M.A.B. Fakorede · A. Oluwaranti

In response to the urgent need for acquisition of technical writing skill by students, the Faculty of Agriculture, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria introduced a onesemester course on Report Writing in Crop Science (coded CPP 40…

RUF-34228 2014 CC BY 4.0 17 Aug 2015

B.O. Bebe · J. Kihoro · N. Kimbugwe · D. Nodumo +1 more

African Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) face criticisms of producing low performing graduates unable to drive the agricultural innovation processes to revitalise agriculture, boost economic recovery, and accelerate achievement of the …

RUF-34225 2014 CC BY 4.0 17 Aug 2015

K. Flaherty · A. Nhamusso

The Agriculture Research Institute of Mozambique (IIAM) with its national research networking has been working in a collaborative manner with the Agricultural Science and Technology Indicators (ASTI) initiative. ASTI is an initiative of IF…

RUF-34224 CC BY 4.0 17 Aug 2015

Joana Manuel Matusse Joaquim · Andréa Eloisa Bueno Pimentel

In order to improve the well being of Mozambican people through increase in agricultural production, the government of Mozambique introduced the District Development Fund (FDD) in 2006. This fund has been given to proponents of different a…

RUF-34220 2014 CC BY 4.0 17 Aug 2015

Y. Akinbamijo

Science is vital in the development of African agriculture. The role of science in enhancing agricultural productivity, competitiveness and market access in Africa is too important for it to be outsourced, and African leaders have to inves…

RUF-34216 2014 CC BY 4.0 17 Aug 2015

E. M. Makori · Hunja Murage · Mwanjala Mwasaru · N. O. Ojijo +3 more

Sweet sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L) Moench) represents an analogous crop to sugarcane with similar accumulation of sugars in its juicy stems but with a higher agronomic stability to temperature fluctuations, less water requirement and bette…

RUF-34211 2014 CC BY 4.0 14 Aug 2015

N. Hembapu · A. Kahumba · E. Lutaaya · I. Mpofu +1 more

The study was conducted to evaluate the nutritional characteristics of five indigenous legumes compared against Lucerne as potential livestock fodder. Samples of the five legumes (Indigofera cryptantha, Rhynchosia totta, Medicago laciniata…

RUF-34205 2014 CC BY 4.0 14 Aug 2015

M.T. Masarirambi · T.T. Mkhonta · T. Ndlovu · D.A. Otieno +3 more

Harsh fibre production processes contributing to challenges in the ecosystem have rekindled the interest on green fibres and eco-friendly products globally. This interest has propelled some developing countries, including Swaziland, to exp…

RUF-34202 2014 CC BY 4.0 14 Aug 2015

W. Kogi-Makau · L. MacOpiyo · J.T. Njoka · W. P. Watete

Assessment of poverty among pastoral households using conventional methods may at times give an inaccurate picture of pastoral poverty. Pastoral areas generally fare very poorly in terms of common standard indicators and are thus likely to…

RUF-34201 2014 CC BY 4.0 14 Aug 2015

N. Ozor

With recent changes in the financing and delivery of agricultural extension service worldwide due to inability of some governments to cope with varied needs of clients, most reforms initiated tend towards a pluralistic approach and financi…

RUF-34198 2014 CC BY 4.0 14 Aug 2015

J. G. Nyaanga · S. O. Ochola · K. O. Ogayo · J. O. Ogendo +2 more

A field survey was conducted to inventory the major crops grown, French bean production constraints, pests and diseases and indigenous control strategies. A total of 56 smallholder French bean farmers were interviewed using structured ques…

RUF-34196 2014 CC BY 4.0 14 Aug 2015

K. El-siddig · J.M. Githeko · N.S. Musa

In Sudan common sources of agricultural information that have been used are the radio, television, extension, magazines, newspapers and face-to-face communication. This paper sought to identify the key factors that influence the use of ICT…

RUF-34195 2014 CC BY 4.0 14 Aug 2015

M.T. Masarirambi · T. Ndlovu · J.M. Thwala · V.S. Vilane +1 more

Plant fibres play a major role in the lives of many rural peoples, especially women in Swaziland. It is known to produce strong and hard fibres which tend to limit the users in terms of product development. This research study, therefore, …

RUF-34194 2014 CC BY 4.0 14 Aug 2015

S. W. Kalule · B. Mugonola · W. Odongo · D. Ongeng

In Uganda, while Universities are considered centers of knowledge creation and dissemination, their explicit role in economic development is largely less developed. Gulu University, at its inception sought to respond to this concern and po…

RUF-34193 2014 CC BY 4.0 14 Aug 2015

A. Kamangira · J. Kang’ombe · F. Kapute · V. Kasulo +5 more

The project aims at contributing to increased fish production in rural communities of Mpamba in Nkhatabay district of Malawi. The aim is being achieved through developing quality affordable feed from locally available ingredients, evaluati…

RUF-34191 2014 CC BY 4.0 14 Aug 2015