Working Document Series Open Access Rice demand and supply projection analysis in Nigeria from 2018 to 2030 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
Working Document Series Open Access Improvement of Indigenous Coping Strategies of Famine-stricken areas in Darfur State, Sudan E. E. A. Ahmed · E. A. I. Elkhalil · A. E. M. Elzein · E. M. Mohammed +1 more The project scientific team held a series of meetings, validating the project work plan and setting up the appropriate criteria (academic performance, research proposals, and interviews) for the selection of the MSc candidates. Eighty nine… RUF-40750 2019 CC BY 4.0 20 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Progress with establishment of the Makerere University Regional Centre for Crop Improvement (MaRCCI) - an East and Southern Africa African Centre of Excellence S. Akello · A. Z. Chitake · Isaac Onziga Dramadri · R. Edema +1 more Low agricultural productivity in Eastern and Southern Africa has led to recurrent chronic food insecurity, poor nutrition, and widespread poverty that continue to affect a significant proportion of the population. This low productivity is … RUF-40744 2019 CC BY 4.0 20 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access How Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems can facilitate Agribusiness improvement and value creation Evelyn Aguti · L. Angoku · D. R. Donkor · F. Kumi +2 more Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) is one of the major IT innovations in the world today. Indeed ERP systems over the years have become a crucial element in every facet of business, spanning from multi-million dollar businesses to “table-t… RUF-40741 2019 CC BY 4.0 20 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Analysis of the production system and marketing of improved groundnut seed in Kolokani area O. Diarra · B. Karambé · T. P. Kassogué · Dagnoko. Sokona +1 more The present study analyzes the system for producing and marketing improved groundnut seed in Kolokani. Data from the study were collected from 30 groundnut seed producers in the above-mentioned locality in May 2019 using semi-structured in… RUF-40739 2019 CC BY 4.0 20 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Trade-offs and synergies between agricultural production and biodiversity conservation in contrasting socio-ecological landscapes of South-western Ethiopia B. J. Dereje According to the global sustainability goals, achieving food security and biodiversity conservation are among the most critical challenges of the 21st century. They are, there tore, central aspects of the US sustainable development goals, … RUF-40736 2019 CC BY 4.0 20 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Managing Agriculture Risk through Commodity Exchanges: An opportunity for Zimbabwe and other emerging economies E. Chikodza · T. Makoni Zimbabwe is an agro-ecological area and its economy is backed by agriculture. Managing agricultural activities is important as this will impact positively on the country’s gross domestic product (GDP). There are risks associated with agric… RUF-40734 2019 CC BY 4.0 20 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Profit analysis of maize certified seed production in Mali: Case study of the commune of Kolokani M. Bocoum · Y. Bolozogola · B. Karambé · Dagnoko. Sokona +1 more Maize is a strategic crop for most West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) countries. As a staple food for humans, it is also used for poultry feed, which has a very high demand. Maize is the second most important cereal crop, aft… RUF-40731 2019 CC BY 4.0 20 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Tenure Security and land improvements in Uganda S. L. Alobo · B. Bashaasha · H. M. Ravonborg · A. Turinawe Permanent improvements on agricultural land by smallholder farmers have great potential to bolster agricultural productivity, enhance household food security, and improve household nutrition, while promoting environmental sustainability. W… RUF-40726 2019 CC BY 4.0 20 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Agri-Tech and Artificial Intelligence (ATAI) Opportunities for Agricultural Transformation in Africa D. M. Amitu · J. Kato · F. Otto As disruptive technologies descend upon the global agriculture industry, the entire ecosystem is shifting strategies in order to remain relevant and competitive. Agri-Tech on its part utilizes technology to improve yields, efficiency and p… RUF-40722 2019 CC BY 4.0 20 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Gender dimensions in higher Education Institutions in East Africa E. Adipala · Deborah Alio · A. Egeru The need for increasing women representation in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) has become a global concern. Universities in Africa have been compelled to develop, sustain and nurture both men and women who are capable of generating k… RUF-40721 2019 CC BY 4.0 20 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access The PhD Journey in Agricultural and Rural Innovations at Makerere University: Seven years of experience Deborah Alio The PhD journey is a systematic process of both academic and personal development for the doctorate student. The PhD journey is systematic process involving a decision on the topic, choosing an appropriate supervisor, managing the challeng… RUF-40720 2019 CC BY 4.0 20 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Cocoa farmers’ assessment of extension delivery in selected districts of Brong-Ahafo Region, Ghana S. Akaba · F. Annor-Frempong · A. S. A. Bernard This paper analyses perception of 120 farmers engaged in cocoa farming in two districts of Ghana on extension service delivery. Overall, they were satisfied with qual ity of extension delivery, especially the e-extension. However, print me… RUF-40719 2019 CC BY 4.0 20 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Financing innovations for agricultural credit facility policy challenges in Uganda. Contextualizing the usefulness of the Decision Enhancement Credit Facilitation Approach (DECFA) for farmer financing F. M. Ahabyoona · J.T. Lubega · M. K. Musoke This paper outlines financial innovations that can generate controlled, quality and timely data on the credit management practices of smallholder farmers in Uganda, ideal for policy makers to strengthen the design and implementation of con… RUF-40717 2019 CC BY 4.0 20 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Determinants of commercial banks’ profitability evidence from banking industry in Uganda G. Adriko · S Sidi Profitability measures the firm’s ability to generate revenue in excess ofexpense an accomplishment that is necessary if the firm is to be considered a going concern. Therefore, the indicators of the profitability are the profits made by t… RUF-40714 2019 CC BY 4.0 20 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Advances in Breeding for Highland Cassava in Uganda T. Alicai · S. Angudubo · Y. Baguma · A. Bua +10 more Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz), a hugely popular staple crop in Uganda, is mostly grown at altitudes of ≤1200 meters above sea levels (ma.s.l). With Uganda’s rapid population growth i.e., increasing from 24 million in 2010, to 42 milli… RUF-39934 2019 CC BY 4.0 28 Mar 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Preferences of consumers and their willingness to pay for cowpea variety traits: implications for breeding in Techiman Municipality, Ghana. E. Afutu · O.R. Coffie · S.K.N. Dadzie · I. Mbroh Cowpea is consumed in almost every home in Ghana and it provides the cheapest protein supplement to the urban and rural poor in Ghana. In order to design sustainable crop improvement programmes, consumers’ preferred traits of cowpea need t… RUF-39918 2019 CC BY 4.0 23 Mar 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Stands structure characterization, health and regeneration status of Adansonia digitata L. in agroforestry systems of northwest Benin E.A. Achille · H. Achille · V.S. Kolawole · A. Mariette +2 more The present study characterized the population structure and natural regeneration of stands of baobab in North-Western Benin. Data were collected using linear transects of 2 km x 50 m bands in three communes of the Atacora department. Two … RUF-39910 2019 CC BY 4.0 22 Mar 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Production and adoption of clean seed potato (Solanum tuberosum) by small scale farmers in Njoro Sub-county, Kenya L. Amwine · M. W. Mulu-Mutuku · A. O. Nkurumwa Potato (Solanum tuberosum) is the world’s most important root and tuber crop. It is a staple food crop for many families in East Africa, both in rural and urban. This is partly due to its competitive advantage over other food crops. For ex… RUF-39898 CC BY 4.0 22 Mar 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Effect of ethylene stimulant on the flow rate and biochemical properties of shea latex J. Payne · A.K. Quainoo The shea tree (Vitellaria paradoxa) is utilized extensively in the semi-arid savannah parklands from Senegal in West Africa where the sub species paradoxa is mainly found, to Sudan/Uganda in the East of Africa where the sub species nilotic… RUF-39859 2019 CC BY 4.0 1 Mar 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Effect of ethylene stimulant on the flow rate and biochemical properties of shea latex J. Payne · A.K. Quainoo The shea tree (Vitellaria paradoxa) is utilized extensively in the semi-arid savannah parklands from Senegal in West Africa where the sub species paradoxa is mainly found, to Sudan/Uganda in the East of Africa where the sub species nilotic… RUF-39858 2019 CC BY 4.0 1 Mar 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Tomato yield and economic performance under organic and mineral fertilizer applications in coastal Togo M. Lare · J.M. Sogbedji Research efforts towards enhancing vegetables production are still needed in Togo. We assessed tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) yield and associated economic returns under three soil fertility management strategies in a 3-yr study. Three toma… RUF-39852 2019 CC BY 4.0 1 Mar 2023
Working Document Series Open Access The impact of maturity stage, time of harvest and storage temperature of pineapples on quality of MD 2 pineapple juice E. E. Abano · F. Annor-Frempong · L. Arthur · J.N.L. Lamptey +1 more Pre and postharvest factors play an important role in pineapple juice quality and safety. In this study, the impact of maturity stage, time of harvest and storage temperature of pineapples on pineapple juice quality and safety were assesse… RUF-39845 2019 CC BY 4.0 28 Feb 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Agrienterprise incubation at Egerton University for improved graduate entrepreneurial skills and employment- opportunities and challenges P.M. Mshenga Most African countries are struggling with the problem of a growing youth population. Many of the youth are unemployed. This problem is exacerbated by university training programmes that churn out graduates who seek formal employment inste… RUF-39839 2019 CC BY 4.0 28 Feb 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Agrienterprise incubation at Egerton University for improved graduate entrepreneurial skills and employment- opportunities and challenges P.M. Mshenga Most African countries are struggling with the problem of a growing youth population. Many of the youth are unemployed. This problem is exacerbated by university training programmes that churn out graduates who seek formal employment inste… RUF-39840 2019 CC BY 4.0 28 Feb 2023
