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 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 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 Characterizing smallholder onion farming in Sironko district: Implications for practice and policy in Uganda B. Mugonola · E Munezero · D.M. Okello The present study was conducted in four major onion growing sub-counties of Sironko district in eastern Uganda to investigate the socio-economics characteristics of red onion farmers. Primary cross-sectional data used for this study were c… RUF-40626 2023 CC BY 4.0 26 Sep 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Assessment of recently released soybean varieties through farmer’s field demonstrations plots in Angónia and Tsangano Districts in Tete Province, Mozambique A.I Fernando Demonstration plot is an international method of participatory variety selection (PVS) which allows farmers to select the given variety/varieties rendering its traits enhanced from breeding programmes. This research used this method to ass… RUF-40614 2023 CC BY 4.0 26 Sep 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Assessment of recently released soybean varieties through farmer’s field demonstrations plots in Angónia and Tsangano Districts in Tete Province, Mozambique A.I Fernando Demonstration plot is an international method of participatory variety selection (PVS) which allows farmers to select the given variety/varieties rendering its traits enhanced from breeding programmes. This research used this method to ass… RUF-40613 2023 CC BY 4.0 26 Sep 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Performance of Kuroiler and local Ugandan chickens reared under extensive and intensive management systems: Carcass and meat traits A. Kayitesi · D.R. Kugonza · H. Mulindwa · C. Nakkazi +1 more The effect of management system on carcass traits of Kuroiler and local chickens was the focus of this study. Day old chicks were brooded artificially and at three weeks, 240 chicks were distributed to farmers either practicing intensive o… RUF-40584 2018 CC BY 4.0 8 Sep 2023
Books and Book Chapters Open Access The RUFORUM Journey Megan Lindow RUFORUM is a network of African universities focused on human capacity building and institutional strengthening in agriculture and food systems. It is a large network that grew from a small seed – and it has travelled further than anyone c… RUF-40580 2022 CC BY 4.0 18 Aug 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Strengthening research capacity for innovation in sub-Saharan Africa E. Adipala · J.G. Agea · Deborah Alio · A. Egeru +1 more Research and innovation capacity are defining facets for knowledge economies. All global economies that have advanced as well as the economies of Brazil, Russia, India and China (BRICs) that are rapidly advancing in economic transformation… RUF-40495 2021 CC BY 4.0 2 Jun 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Local solutions for global challenges: A case of clay and afatoxin in Uganda C. Kemigabo · O Kibirango · H. Kirunda · F. Mbalire +5 more To inclusively and sustainably reduce food contamination by mycotoxin, the potential of local clays to impound aflatoxins in contaminated maize bran was evaluated. Twenty five (25) samples of maize bran contaminated with 44.82±1.59µgkg-1 t… RUF-40415 2021 CC BY 4.0 1 Jun 2023
Working Document Series Open Access What factors determines a farmer’s decision to participate in contract farming? The case of leaf tobacco in Kiryandongo district of Uganda D. Apio · W. Odongo · D.M. Okello Contract farming (CF) is viewed as a pro poor strategy to enhance agricultural production and overcome production and marketing constraints of smallholder producers. This is due to the benefits it offers to smallholder farmers. Despite the… RUF-40403 2021 CC BY 4.0 1 Jun 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Influence of demographic factors on training transfer of agricultural risk management in Uganda J. Kiwanuka · P. Miiro · P.M Mukasa · B Obaa The decline in agriculture sector’s contribution to sub-Saharan Africa economies is attributed to risks and uncertainties that are experienced at every node of the agricultural value chain. This has attracted both government and non-govern… RUF-40385 2021 CC BY 4.0 1 Jun 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Profit efficiency analysis of onions production among smallholder farmers in Uganda: A review B. Mugonola · E Munezero · D.M. Okello Onion (Allium cepa L.) is one of the most consumed food ingredients globally, making it a crop with unique market opportunities in agribusiness. The objective of this review was to determine the main determinants of profit efficiency of on… RUF-40378 2021 CC BY 4.0 1 Jun 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Development of a sustainable value chain systems for cucurbita species (Pumpkins) in Northern Uganda: A brief review G. Kilama. · W. Odongo · D Otoo Pumpkin is one of the many African indigenous crops grown across Africa due to its nutritional and medicinal attributes. Despite its vast nutritional and medicinal values, pumpkin remains one of the neglected and underutilized species (NUS… RUF-40368 2021 CC BY 4.0 1 Jun 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Agriculture MOOCs to enhance lifelong learning in Higher Education Institutions and food security in developing countries: Perceptions from the learners M Kakuru · R.M. Kalibwani · H Natumanya · N Singh +1 more While agriculture professionals, researchers, students among other people are continually seeking to increase their knowledge and skills, AgMOOCs offer good opportunity to fill this gap. The overall objective of this study was to analyse … RUF-40352 2021 CC BY 4.0 1 Jun 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Virtual Training in Scientific Data Management for Post-Graduate Students Using R Programming Language S. Balaba Tumwebaze · H. Namawejje The Scientific Data Management (SDM) training for Post-Graduate Students Using R was conducted online, due to the COVID-19 challenges. This was the first of its kind with the aim of enhancing the ability of academic participants to analyze… RUF-40342 2021 CC BY 4.0 1 Jun 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Assessment of physical purity of yellow common bean seeds in Tanzanian markets A.I Fernando · S Katuromunda · C. Mukankusi Yellow bean trade is affected by limited information and unstructured system on production which has negative implications on seed supplies and other possible investments. The presence of improved varieties in seed markets shelves is a pos… RUF-40298 2021 CC BY 4.0 31 May 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Potential of locally formulated micronutrient based flour for routine enrichment of complementary foods in northern Uganda: A review L. Okidi · D. Ongeng · A.M. Ugada Micronutrient deficiencies are a threat to nutritional status and overall health of children 6-24 months old. Apparently, poor diets are known as the number-one driver of the global burden of disease among children, especially in low and m… RUF-40293 2021 CC BY 4.0 31 May 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Trends in iodine nutrition in Uganda since the inception of the Universal Salt Iodization programme O. Nihimbazwe · S. Olum · D. Ongeng · J. D. Tuyizere Deficiency of iodine in humans leads to a range of health defects, referred to as iodine deficiency disorders (IDD). Since 1994, a universally recognised strategy of mass fortification of edible salt with iodine, codenamed USI Programme, h… RUF-40263 2023 CC BY 4.0 31 May 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Substitutability of wheat flour with potato-sorghum composites for cookies production D. Amini · A. Atukwase · N. H. Bahati-Kajunju · J. Mugisha +1 more The growing demand for convenient and health oriented food products has led to production of ready-to-eat products such as cookies and biscuits with low fat and sugar contents, and appropriate mineral compositions. The objective of this st… RUF-40260 2023 CC BY 4.0 31 May 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Consumer acceptability and willingness to pay for potato-based cookies in Uganda N. H. Bahati-Kajunju · J. Mugisha · B. Nantambi Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) is a food and cash crop in Uganda, with a great potential to improve households’ nutrition security and income, if processed and commercialised. A set a potato based products, including cookies, biscuits and w… RUF-40257 2023 CC BY 4.0 31 May 2023
