Working Document Series Open Access Effect of formulated and supplementary feeds on water quality parameters in concrete ponds stocked with Oreochromis shiranus fresh water fish J. Kang’ombe · E. Kaunda · M. Macuiane · A. Mtethiwa +2 more A study on the effect of formulated and supplementary feeds on water quality parameters of fresh water fish (Oreochromis shiranus) culture was conducted at Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources Fish Farm for three months… RUF-37791 2016 CC BY 4.0 30 Oct 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Towards making a difference through partnership and knowledge exchange in smallholder dairy systems Mizeck Chagunda · T. N. Gondwe, · C. Milne · D. J. Roberts Milk production has the potential to substantially contribute to sustainable household income, food and nutritional security. However, acute staff shortages and inadequate skills within the sector have been major challenges. Over the last … RUF-37741 2016 CC BY 4.0 29 Oct 2018
Journal articles Open Access Impact of soil and water conservation improvement on the welfare of smallholder farmers in southern Malawi Abdi-Khalil Edriss · F. Maguza-Tembo · J. Mangisoni This study employed full Mahalanobis matching and a variety of propensity score matching methods to adjust for pre-treatment observable differences between treated and untreated groups for measuring the impact of technologies. Data were co… RUF-37701 2016 CC BY 4.0 3 Aug 2018
Journal articles Open Access Determinants of adoption of multiple climate change adaptation strategies in Southern Malawi: An ordered probit analysis Francis Maguza-Tembo F. Maguza-Tembo This paper aimed to identify factors affecting adoption of multiple climate change adapta tion strategies in Southern Malawi. An ordered probit model was estimated using survey data collected in Nsanje and Balaka districts in 2014-2015 cro… RUF-37700 2016 CC BY 4.0 25 Jul 2018
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Value chain analysis of baobab products for improved marketing and sustainability of their trade in Malawi Nellie Amosi There is very little information on the basic market functioning and actors involved in baobab product trade of baobab products which has predominantly remained informal with limited commercialization. A study was carried out to analyse th… RUF-37688 2018 CC BY 4.0 17 Jul 2018
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Phenotypic characterization, reproductive biology and vegetative propagation of Adansonia digitata L. wild populations in Malawi Herbert Jenya Baobab (Adansonia digitata L.) is a multipurpose indigenous fruit tree with high nutritional and economic value and contributes significantly to livelihoods of local people, particularly in areas where it occurs. For this study, phenotypic… RUF-37686 2018 CC BY 4.0 17 Jul 2018
Journal articles Open Access Adoption drivers and its intensity on smallholder goat farming in southern Malawi Edwin Kenamu · F. Maguza-Tembo This study identifies drivers of adoption and its intensity on smallholder goat farming in southern Malawi. A Zero-Inflated Negative Binomial model was estimated using survey data collected in Balaka and Nsanje districts in 2014/15 croppin… RUF-37684 2016 CC BY 4.0 11 Jul 2018
Journal articles Open Access Determinants of climate smart agriculture technology adoption in the drought prone districts of Malawi using a multivariate probit analysis Abdi-Khalil Edriss · F. Maguza-Tembo · J. Mangisoni Climate variability is one of the limiting factors to increasing per capita food production for most smallholder farmers in Africa. The adoption and diffusion of climate smart agriculture technologies, as a way to tackle this barrier, has … RUF-37658 2017 CC BY 4.0 12 Jun 2018
Journal articles Open Access Member-specific characteristics affecting capacity of farmer organisations in promoting fish farming: case of Dowa and Mchinji districts in Malawi C. Chonde · J. Dzanja · C. German · D. Kambewa +6 more This study examines some selected member-specific characteristics affecting capacity of farmer organizations in promoting fish farming. Five fish farmer organizations which undertook fish farming activities under the auspices of Community … RUF-37616 2016 CC BY 4.0 24 Apr 2018
Journal articles Open Access Implications of the challenges affecting capacity of fish farmer organizations in Dowa and Mchinji districts in Malawi C. Chonde · J. Dzanja · C. German · D. Kambewa +6 more This study examines farmers’ perceptions on implications of challenges affecting farmer organizations in promoting fish farming. Data collection comprised face to face interviews and focus group discussions with members of the farmer group… RUF-37615 2016 CC BY 4.0 24 Apr 2018
Journal articles Open Access Local community perspective about challenges affecting farmer organizations. Case of selected socioeconomic characteristics of members in fish farmer organizations in central Malawi C. Chonde · D. Kambewa · E. Kaunda · D. Kayambazinthu +1 more This study examines challenges affecting fish farmer organizations in relation to socioeconomic characteristics of members within farmer organizations. The objective of the study was to determine perceptions of members with varying socioec… RUF-37611 2016 CC BY 4.0 24 Apr 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Socio-economic factors affecting adoption of climate smart agriculture technologies in Malawi W. Mwase · J. Njoloma · J.K. Nyengere · B.I. Nyoka A number of organizations in Malawi are keen on bringing awareness to farmers on Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) technologies. Farmers face increased negative impacts of climate change. Adoption of climate smart agriculture technologies is… RUF-37565 2016 CC BY 4.0 11 Apr 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Economic efficiency of rice production in smallholder irrigation schemes in Southern Malawi A.K. Edriss · R. Magreta · L. Mapemba · S. Zingore This study used a parametric frontier approach to analyze technical, allocative and economic efficiency levels of smallholder rice farmers and the determinant factors in Nkhate irrigation scheme in southern Malawi. Technical and allocative… RUF-37541 2016 CC BY 4.0 10 Apr 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Effect of dietary spirulina supplements on growth, haematological factors and survival of Oreochromis shiranus challenged with Aeromonas hydrophila W. Jere · J. Kang’ombe · A. Mtethiwa · J.O. Siringi A study was conducted to determine the effect of spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) on growth performance and resistance of Oreochromis shiranus to Aeromonas hydrophila infection. Four diets containing 0, 3.5, 7.0 and 10.5 g spirulina/kg of… RUF-37530 2016 CC BY 4.0 10 Apr 2018
Working Document Series Open Access The effect of formulated and supplementary feeds on water quality parameters in concrete ponds stocked with fresh water fish J. Kang’ombe · E. Kaunda · M. Macuiane · T. Moges +2 more A study on the effect of formulated and supplementary feeds on water quality parameters of fresh water fish (Oreochromis shiranus) culture was conducted at Bunda Fish Farm for three months. The objective of this study was to determinethe e… RUF-37528 2016 CC BY 4.0 10 Apr 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Comparative analysis of wood utilization and acceptability of fish from the smoking and frying technologies in Malawi F. Kapute · E. Kaunda · F. Maguza · Z. Makawa +1 more A study was conducted to compare wood utilization efficiency and acceptability of the processed Engraulicypris sardella and Copadichromis spp. using smoking and frying technologies. The study was conducted on station at Bunda College and a… RUF-37525 2016 CC BY 4.0 10 Apr 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Effects of feeding frequency and feeding rate on growth performance, feed utilization and body composition of Oreochromis shiranus juvenile (Trewavas 1983) reared in laboratory condition C. German · T. Gwaza · Q. Jun · J. Kang’ombe +2 more Studies to investigate the effect of feeding frequency (2, 3 and 4 times/day) and feeding rate (2, 4, 6 and 8% BW/day) on growth performance, feed utilization and body composition of Oreochromis shiranus was conducted in a laboratory at Li… RUF-37522 2016 CC BY 4.0 10 Apr 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Farmer preference for improved seed potato varieties in Malawi: Case study of Ntcheu and Dedza districts G. Tione Potato (Solanum tuberosum) is the main root and tuber crop produced for both food and cash. Potatoes are the world’s number one non-grain food commodity. It provides fast cash because it is a short duration (3-4 months) crop. Malawi is ran… RUF-37499 2016 CC BY 4.0 10 Apr 2018
Working Document Series Open Access The role of drought stress on aflatoxin contamination in groundnuts and Aspergillus flavus population in the soil during field production T. Donga · W.A.B. Msuku · S. Njoroge · C. Sibakwe Drought stress is one of the factors that contribute to aflatoxin contamination in groundnuts during field production. A study was conducted aimed at investigating the effects of drought on aflatoxin contamination and A. fluvus population … RUF-37497 2016 CC BY 4.0 10 Apr 2018
Working Document Series Open Access The effects of plant density on growth and yield of groundnuts J. Goodman · V. Kabambe · W. Mhango · L.M. Mkandawire +1 more Groundnut (Arachis hypogea) is one of the grain legumes that is widely grown by smallholder farmers in Malawi. The yield and quality of groundnut is affected by a number of factors such as plant density. A study was conducted at Exagris Af… RUF-37480 2016 CC BY 4.0 10 Apr 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Effect of crop rotation on aflatoxin contamination in groundnuts A. Abraham · R.L. Brandenburg · W. Mhango · S.M.C. Njoroge +1 more Aflatoxins are secondary metabolites primarily produced by the fungi Aspergillus flavus, A. parasiticus and, to a lesser extent, A. nomius. Good agricultural practices can aid in the reduction of aflatoxin contaminatio in the field. Well p… RUF-37442 2016 CC BY 4.0 10 Apr 2018
Journal articles Open Access A review of the farming of common carp (Cyprinus carpio L.) in Malawi: policy research directions for aquaculture development in Malawi 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
Journal articles Open Access Determinants of sustainable innovation performance by smallholder dairy farmers in Malawi 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
Working Document Series Open Access Determinants and impact of climate smart agriculture technology adoption on the welfare of smallholder farmers in Malawi A. Edriss · F. Maguza-Tembo · J. Mangisoni This study identifies factors affecting adoption of multiple climate change adaptation technologies and its impact. An ordered probit model, a full Mahalanobis matching and a variety of propensity score matching methods were used. Age of h… RUF-37162 2016 CC BY 4.0 20 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Using a molluscivorous cichlid from Lake Malawi as a biological control agent of schistosomiasis snail hosts W.W.L. Jere · H. Kanthenga · B. Lusangasi · C. Makuya +2 more A breeding program for Trematocranus placodon, a Lake Malawi molluscivorous cichlid that can be used as a biological control agent of snails in schostosomiasis control programs, was initiated at Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natur… RUF-37087 2016 CC BY 4.0 19 Sep 2017
