Working Document Series Open Access Assessing the mammalian diversity and abundance in Sickle bush’s invasion of Queen Elizabeth National Park in Uganda J. B. Amuno · L. Okia The invasive sickle bush (Dichrostachys cinerea), if not effectively managed, poses serious economic and environmental to most ecosystem functions and biodiversity in Sub-Saharan Africa. Little known about its impact on mammalian diversity… RUF-40222 2023 CC BY 4.0 31 May 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Impact of Community Action Research Project (CARP+1) on the livelihoods of smallholder pig farmers in northern Uganda K. Kidega · E.K. Ndyomugyenyi Pig production in Uganda is largely constrained by high feed costs, poor breeds, foul smell in pig houses, and the fact that markets are not reliable for live pigs and products. To address the constraints, the Community Action Research Pro… RUF-40196 2023 CC BY 4.0 31 May 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Impact of degraded acidic soils on nitrogen fixation, and yields of soybean on smallholder farms W. Kollie Soybean is an ideal crop for improving nutrition, food security and plays an important function in the natural ecosystem and agriculture. In Uganda, the crop is produced in the Northern and Eastern regions by smallholder farmers in degrade… RUF-40184 2023 CC BY 4.0 31 May 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Post-harvest losses in tomato market value chain in Namasale sub-county, Amolatar, Uganda G.V. Akejo · C. J. D Obbo Post-harvest losses are among the key constraints affecting farmers in developing countries such as Uganda. This study was designed to investigate the post-harvest losses in the tomato (Lycopersicum, esculentum) market value chain among sm… RUF-40182 2023 CC BY 4.0 31 May 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Potato and bean intercropping for improved potato benefits in south western Uganda N. H. Bahati-Kajunju · J. Karungi · M. Kigambo · J. Mugisha +2 more South western Uganda is the hub for potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) production in Uganda, but whose main challenge is diminishing arable land due to human population explosion. Intercropping of potato with popular legume crops appears to be … RUF-40166 2023 CC BY 4.0 22 May 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Challenges and opportunities of seed potato production in south Western Uganda J. Mugisha · S Nabasumba · M. Najjingo Mangheni · P. Pali The potato crop has the potential to greatly contribute to the income and food security of Ugandans, but the yields have remained low at 7.5 t ha-1. The low yields have been attributed to the use of poor quality seed potato recycled from p… RUF-40165 2023 CC BY 4.0 22 May 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Postharvest darkening of seed coat in common bean: Paths towards breeding for better marketability A. Badji · C. Mukankusi · S. Nkalubo Postharvest darkening (PHD) of seed coat, resulting from the oxidation of proanthocyanidins, is a critical challenge to the marketability of common bean since this characteristic is associated with long cooking time by consumers, thus lowe… RUF-40142 2023 CC BY 4.0 22 May 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Mode of gene action in inheritance of vegetative, floral and leaf yield traits in the African eggplant (Solanum aethiopicum) R. Buteme · P.N Kabod · E.B. Kizito · G. Sseremba Understanding gene actions and how they contribute in the expression of characters is of great importance when devising an efficient selection program through the use of a suitable mating design. This study sought to determine the mode of … RUF-40114 2023 CC BY 4.0 18 May 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Isolation distance as a phytosanitation option for cassava clean seed multiplication in Uganda F. Kasule · S.B. Mukasa · Clever Mukuze · A. W. Mwang’ombe +4 more Cassava brown streak disease (CBSD) caused by cassava brown streak viruses and cassava mosaic disease (CMD) caused by different species of cassava mosaic geminiviruses (CMGs) are the two major viral diseases constraining cassava production… RUF-40044 2023 CC BY 4.0 15 May 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Attitude and experience of smallholder farmers towards potato crop intensification in southwestern Uganda J.G. Agea · R.R. Ainebyona · Gabriel Karubanga · J. Mugisha +1 more In Uganda, potato (Solanum tuberosum L) is a growing lucrative crop particularly in the densely populated rural areas of the country, whose production considerably limited the supply to markets owing to conservative production methods. The… RUF-40034 2023 CC BY 4.0 15 May 2023
Working Document Series Open Access The role of incubation in creating business options for youth and women in beef producing areas of Uganda M. Katta · B Nakaziba · E. Nsadhu · A Segawa +1 more This study reports how incubation contributed to creating alternative income generating business that counteract the detrimental activities of youth and women in the rangelands of Uganda. The youth and women were identified through sensiti… RUF-40025 2022 CC BY 4.0 19 Apr 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Reconnaissance of major challenges affecting poultry farming using participatory epidemiology methods in Jinja District, Uganda C. Adoch · L. Adokorach · T. Asiimwe · C. Ayebazibwe +10 more Herein we report the results of a Participatory Epidemiology (PE) exercise conducted to explore major challenges affecting poultry farming in Jinja District, Uganda. Non probability sampling was used to purposively select 5 commercial poul… RUF-40022 2022 CC BY 4.0 19 Apr 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Carbonized briquettes as a climate smart energy and business option for the beef value chain actors in the cattle corridor of Uganda B Agaba · J Bugeza · N. Kabanda · M. Katta +15 more Deforestation and charcoal burning have devastated forests in Uganda with current rates estimated at 80,000ha annually. One of the options for addressing this is out-scaling the use of carbonized briquettes. This option is attractive becau… RUF-40008 2022 CC BY 4.0 19 Apr 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Dissemination and adoption of climate-smart farming systems: A case of elite pasture production, agro-forestry and water management schemes in Uganda B Agaba · A Atuhaire · J Bugeza · N. Kabanda +14 more The Ugandan cattle corridor is not only a host to the oorest rural households characterized by severe livelihood challenges but also defined by poor soils, semi-arid to dry sub-humid climatic conditions with poorly distributed rainfall. Su… RUF-40005 2022 CC BY 4.0 19 Apr 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Farmer Field School Approach adapted for improved feed availability for beef cattle production in the cattle corridor in Uganda: A case study M. Allen · B. Bonitah · J. Bugeza · N. Kabanda +14 more Dissemination of knowledge and skills to farmers with high adoption rates has been attained in instances where Farmer Field School (FFS) have been adopted as part of the process. They were started by FAO staff in Indonesia in 1989 with t… RUF-40001 2022 CC BY 4.0 19 Apr 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 Understanding the dynamics of access to water for beef production and adoption of valley tanks in eight cattle corridor districts of Uganda N. W Nanyeenya The basic resources for beef cattle are pastures and water. It is estimated that for every TLU reared 21 litres of water per day are required. Ninety-five per cent of the beef consumed in Uganda is produced in the cattle corridor. Cattle m… RUF-39877 2023 CC BY 4.0 2 Mar 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Approaches to sustainable rangeland, agroforestry and water resources management for beef production in the central and southwestern cattle corridor of Uganda S. Mugerwa The potential for beef production in Uganda presents opportunities for food and nutritional security, employment, livelihoods and financial inclusion for the poor. Statistics from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) show that beef … RUF-39868 2023 CC BY 4.0 2 Mar 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Enhancing productivity and incomes of the potato value chain in Uganda A. Atukwase · R. Kanzikwera · J. Karungi · C. Kwesiga +3 more This paper provides highlights of an on-going community/farmer participartory approach to strengthen potato productivity and value chain in south western Uganda. The approach intergrates graduate students, research and TVET students. Work … RUF-39815 2019 CC BY 4.0 21 Feb 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Exploring Farmer’ Practices and their Implication on Postharvest Losses among Smallholder Farmers in Uganda J.G. Agea · G. Asasira · Gabriel Karubanga In Sub-Saharan Africa and in particular Uganda, smallholder farmer experience high quantitative and qualitative losses in maize due to practicing poor post-harvest handling practices. The study explored farmer’ practices and their implicat… RUF-39794 2019 CC BY 4.0 17 Feb 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Farmer learning through on-farm Cassava Demonstration Sites: the case of Kiryandongo district, Uganda J.G. Agea · E Ekulu · P. Kabwika · Gabriel Karubanga +1 more A comparative study was conducted among demonstration users and non-users where a cross-sectional survey was preceded by holding three focus group discussions and complemented with field observations to establish how the National Agricultu… RUF-39792 2019 CC BY 4.0 15 Feb 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Farmer learning through on-farm Cassava Demonstration Sites: the case of Kiryandongo district, Uganda J.G. Agea · E Ekulu · P. Kabwika · Gabriel Karubanga +1 more A comparative study was conducted among demonstration users and non-users where a cross-sectional survey was preceded by holding three focus group discussions and complemented with field observations to establish how the National Agricultu… RUF-39791 2019 CC BY 4.0 15 Feb 2023
Working Document Series Open Access University-BTVET-Community Convergence in promoting pig production amongst smallholder farmers in Northern Uganda T. Aliro · E.K. Ndyomugyenyi · W. Odongo · L. Tebere Business, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (BTVET) has the potential of increasing productivity and incomes. In an education system whose curricula favours white collar jobs over blue collar jobs, technical and vocational tr… RUF-39766 2018 CC BY 4.0 18 Jan 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Response of NSIC RC23 as influenced by combined use of organic and inorganic fertilizers A. G. Mactal · K. G. Nnabunnya The demand for rice increases with increasing population, yet the yield of aerobic rice keeps declining when grown continuously. These unstable yields of aerobic rice are attributed to water and nutrient stresses Justifiable rice productio… RUF-39762 2018 CC BY 4.0 17 Jan 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Can banana-coffee intercropping improve nutrition security? Evidence from Uganda National Panel survey data M. Barungi · F. Nakazi Ugandan farmers, like in other Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) countries are disproportionately vulnerable to the impacts of climate change due to over reliance on rain fed agriculture (less than 1 percent practice irrigation). In the event of cl… RUF-39754 2018 CC BY 4.0 17 Jan 2023
