Working Document Series Open Access Effect of incubation water flow rate and egg population density on hatching success of Oreochromis karongae D. Kassam · Jeremy Likongwe · A. Maluwa · J. Valeta +1 more Research was conducted to assess the combined effect of water flow rate and incubation egg population density on egg hatching period, hatchability, total mortality and fry survival of Oreochromis karongae. The treatments were (1) 0.09 l/se… RUF-37078 2016 CC BY 4.0 19 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Ecological impacts of common carp and the African sharptooth catfish: A review E.R. Chirwa · W. Jere · A. Mtethiwa · D. Sikawa Common carp (Cyprinus carpio) and the African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) have been introduced worldwide for aquaculture. In their novel areas, ecological impacts, arising from their benthivorous and predatory feeding behaviour, have been… RUF-37074 2016 CC BY 4.0 19 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Economic analysis of small-scale fish farming in Bunda, Lilongwe, Malawi L. Banda · E. Kaunda · H. Mussa This study to determine economic returns of small-scale fish farming in Malawi was carried out in Bunda area, Lilongwe. Thirty two small-scale fish farmers were purposively sampled and interviewed using a structured questionnaire. Cost and… RUF-37063 2016 CC BY 4.0 18 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Impact of soil and water conservation improvement on the welfare of smallholder farmers in Southern Malawi A.K. Edriss · F. Maguza-Tembo · J. Mangisoni This study utilised 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-37023 2016 CC BY 4.0 18 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Pathways to secure smallholder farmer seed security H. Charlie · S. Elirehema · L. Kachulu · E. Monyo +5 more The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) in partnership with several agencies in east and southern Africa have been testing and implementing different strategies to improve seed security of under inves… RUF-36882 2016 CC BY 4.0 14 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Characterisation of Baobab in selected wild populations in Malawi Herbert Jenya · Joel Luhanga · Chimuleke, R.Y. Munthali Adansonia digitata L. is a multi-purpose indigenous fruit tree with high nutritional and economic value. However, limited studies have been undertaken on Adansonia digitata particularly in Malawi. This study was conducted to characterize f… RUF-36869 2016 CC BY 4.0 14 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Farmers groups and extension impact: Exploring female farmer’s roles, levels of participation and livelihood benefits within milk bulking groups of Dowa and Dedza districts in Malawi N. Mvula · J.J. Mzamu-Kampanje Women play a significant and crucial role in agriculture by providing labour in crop production, and livestock management that provide household food and income when small surpluses are sold. There is need therefore for equipping and empow… RUF-36858 2016 CC BY 4.0 14 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Evolution of Bunda College of Agriculture into Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources George Kanyama Phiiri This article presents the evolution of Bunda College of Agriculture into Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR). It starts with the historical background to its establishment; acquisition of land for its permanen… RUF-36788 2016 CC BY 4.0 13 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Higher education policy management and governance in Malawi R. Kalizang’oma Policy, management and governance of higher education and higher education Institutions is an integral part in planning, implementation and provision of education services in the sub-sector in Africa. Historically, the roles and functions … RUF-36785 2016 CC BY 4.0 13 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Promoting underutilised legumes through food service sector: A case of bambara groundnuts in Malawi A. Kilembe · S. Latif · N. Mponya · A.M. Mwangwela Bambara groundnut is an underutilized yet nutritious legume that is mostly produced by women subsistence farmers on marginal lands. Lack of proper markets and beliefs are among factors that hinder growth in production of the crop. A study … RUF-36509 2016 CC BY 4.0 23 Nov 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Water stress effects on common bean genotypes with four growth habits J. Bokossi · S. Chantiro · R. Chirwa · W. Mkwaila This study evaluated 22 common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) genotypes for yield and yield components performance under drought stress conditions. The genotypes were grouped into four growth habits IIIa, IIIb, IVa and IVb, according to Inte… RUF-36501 2016 CC BY 4.0 22 Nov 2016
Working Document Series Open Access The potential of incorporation of forecasting using time series data into fisheries management in Malawi: Case of management of Oreochromis species of Lake Malawi W.W.L. Jere · J. Kang’ombe · A.H.N. Mtethiwa · M. Mulumpwa +1 more The Chambo fishery has been reported to be declining over the years to the levels that strategies were put in place to restore the fishery by the government and other stakeholders. The effectiveness of these strategies in restoring the cha… RUF-36397 2016 CC BY 4.0 26 Oct 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Evaluation of performance of soyabean under farmers specific biosphysical and social environment K. Longwe · W. Mhango · H. Mwale · G.Y.K. Phiri An on farm study was conducted in Kasungu at Mkanakhoti and Kandeu Extension Planning Areas in Malawi to investigate the effect of multi-environment (biophysical and social economic) factors on performance of soybean. The community was sen… RUF-36300 2016 CC BY 4.0 20 Oct 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Determinants of participation in farmer organisations among smallholder farmers in Malawi M.V. Madola This study investigated the prevalence and the determinants of participation in farmer organisations among smallholder farmers in Balaka District, Malawi. The study explored these issues using a sample of cotton farmers in Malawi, to speci… RUF-36196 2016 CC BY 4.0 16 Oct 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Creating channels, connections, and communities: Experimenting with virtual rural agricultural learning communities in Nkhotakota district, Malawi R. Chapota · P. Chinkhokwe · J. M. Kisebe · C. Mloza-Banda In the simplest form, an agricultural innovation system has three elements: the organizations and individuals involved in generating, diffusing, adapting and using new knowledge; the interactive learning that occurs when organizations enga… RUF-36175 2016 CC BY 4.0 16 Oct 2016
Working Document Series Open Access MSc curriculum development and the necessary quality assurance for effective delivery, based on the experiences under the ADECEA MSc program for Burundi and Ghent University processes and experiences Luc D’Haese The higher education system in Burundi was recently restructured on the basis of the “LMD” “Licence, Master’s, and Doctorate” degree system. The Faculty of Agriculture and Biotechnology (FABI) made an effort to revitalize the academic envi… RUF-36096 2016 CC BY 4.0 14 Oct 2016
Journal articles Open Access Positioning smallholder farmers in the dairy innovation system in Malawi: a perspective of actors and their roles Mizeck Chagunda · Sylvia Chindime · P. Kibwika The preference of an innovation systems approach to development is based on its inclusiveness and the interactions of actors to co-influence each other, to learn and innovate and to bring about tangible benefits. As more actors with divers… RUF-36015 2016 CC BY 4.0 23 Aug 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Effect of organic and inorganic fertilizers on natural food composition and performance of African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) fry produced under artificial propagation Sebastian S. Mosha Demand for fish in both rural and urban areas is very high in Tanzania. In recent times, the African catfish, Clarias gariepinus, has gained popularity in the aquaculture sector of Tanzania. However, many aquaculture farmers face the chall… RUF-35875 2015 CC BY 4.0 3 Feb 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Development of a decision support system for runoff water storage and irrigation – case study of Common bean at Ukwe, Malawi Singa. Darwin Dodoma Temporally and spatially poor rainfall distribution in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) has had serious repercussions on crop production resulting in high negative consequences on food production and financial returns for farmers. Harvesting and s… RUF-35788 2015 CC BY 4.0 3 Dec 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Bioeconomic analysis of chambo (oreochromis spp.) and kambuzi (small haplochromine spp.) fish stocks of Lake Malombe W. Singini A study to establish bioeconomic options for economic exploitation of Chambo (Oreochromis spp.) and Kambuzi (small Haplochromine cichlids) fisheries of Lake Malombe was conducted between 2010 to 2012. Three models, logistic regression, Uni… RUF-35780 2013 CC BY 4.0 19 Nov 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Analysis of the political economy of agricultural policies in Malawi: a case study of maize policies H. Phiri Producer Support Estimate (PSE) for the staple food crop maize were calculated in this study to add to knowledge on the incentives and disincentives that created by public policy in agriculture. All the PSE were negative implying that prod… RUF-35702 2013 CC BY 4.0 4 Nov 2015
Multimedia Open Access Strengthening universities Community engagement for transformed Agriculture The video shows the Nepad Regional Fish Node at Bunda College in Malawi that launched a program aimed at empowering rural farmers in the country to embrace inland fish farming as a viable business. More so, the Community Action Research Pr… RUF-35694 2015 CC BY 4.0 28 Oct 2015
Journal articles Open Access Modelling and forecasting small Haplochromine species (Kambuzi) production in Malaŵi – a stochastic model approach V. Kasulo · E. Kaunda · W. Singini The study aimed at forecasting small Haplochromine species locally known as Kambuzi yield in Malaŵi, based on data on Lake Malombe fish catches during the years from 1976 to 2011. The study considered Autoregressive (AR), Moving Average (M… RUF-35632 2012 CC BY 4.0 8 Oct 2015
Journal articles Open Access Bioeconomic approach to rebuilding small Haplochromine cichlids of Lake Malombe, Malawi W. Jere · V. Kasulo · E. Kaunda · Orton Msiska +1 more The paper deals with the surplus production models of Verhulst Schaefer that were applied to the small haplochromine cichlids fishery to investigate the sustainability properties of the stock and management of the fishery. The basic object… RUF-35631 2012 CC BY 4.0 8 Oct 2015
Journal articles Open Access Value chain analysis of Lake Malawi fish: a case study of Oreochromis spp (Chambo) J. Dzanja · Mafanizo Hara · L.Y. Phiri · Kakota Tasokwa Chambo has potential of improving fishers’ socio-economic status in Malawi. The paper examines Chambo value chain whose findings will improve fish marketing by actors along the chain. Quantitative value chain analysis used, investigated in… RUF-35619 2013 CC BY 4.0 7 Oct 2015
