Working Document Series Open Access How can agroecology contribute to improving food security in Africa? A. P. Adu-Dartey · K. D. Antwi · C. Callenius · A.I Fernando +6 more This discussion paper aims at exploring the potential of agroecology to improve food security, nutrition and the overall wellbeing in Africa in the face of the challenges posed by the growing population, climate change, rising cost of livi… RUF-41110 2025 CC BY 4.0 4 Apr 2025
Project reports Open Access Strengthening Collaborative Forces: FARA-AFAAS Leaders Visit RUFORUM to Strengthen African Agricultural Development Kampala, Uganda - In a bid to tackle the pressing challenges in Africa's Agricultural Research for Development (AR4D) system, the FARA Executive Director, Dr. Aggrey Agumya and Dr Silim Nahdy, Executive Secretary of AFAAS paid a courtesy v… RUF-41101 2023 CC BY 4.0 31 Jan 2025
Working Document Series Open Access Factors Affecting Postharvest Losses of Smallholder Tomatoes Farmers in South West Region of Cameroon E.C. Ayuk · M.O. Meliko · E.L. Molua · E.S. Mvodo This study investigated the postharvest management practices implemented by farmers and determined the economic losses incurred, as well as the factors influencing the choice of management practices employed. Using ordinary least square re… RUF-41097 2024 CC BY 4.0 16 Sep 2024
Working Document Series Open Access Performance of mushroom farming enterprise in Eastern Uganda H. Kongai · S.P. Oonyu · C. Opolot Mushrooms constitute an important source of selenium, potassium, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin D, proteins and fibre. Due to their nutraceutical properties, they are used for prevention of Parkinson, Alzheimer, hypertension and stroke diseas… RUF-41093 2024 CC BY 4.0 16 Sep 2024
Working Document Series Open Access Microbiological Safety and Nutritional Quality of Street Vended Ready-to-Eat Foods in Bukavu, Eastern DR Congo B.D. Amini · N. H. Bahati-Kajunju · B.A. Cikuru · R.M. Nsimire Ready-to-eat foods sold by street vendors play a significant role in urban diets worldwide, offering accessible, affordable, and diverse options. However, concerns about food safety due to inadequate handling practices have raised question… RUF-41090 2024 CC BY 4.0 13 Sep 2024
Working Document Series Open Access Mediating Role of Social Norms on the Relationship between Perceived Behavioral Control and Credit Utilization Intention J.G. Agea · Deborah Alio · N. Mubangizi · I. Nsereko +2 more Credit utilization enhances agricultural productivity to trigger rural development, but little is known about the credit utilization intention of the smallholder farmers who are the main borrowers in the areas. This study assessed the medi… RUF-41086 2024 CC BY 4.0 13 Sep 2024
Working Document Series Open Access Linking Environmental Security, Water Security and Food Security for Sustainable management of Chepkoilel-Sergoit Water Catchment O.K. Chibole · S. Mwasi, · L. Ngode · V.A.O. Odenyo +1 more Due to the steadily increasing population of Eldoret Town, which forms part of Chepkoilel-Sergoit Catchment (CSC), CSC has undergone unprecedented land use and land cover transformations. The catchment is progressively becoming a small-sca… RUF-41084 2024 CC BY 4.0 13 Sep 2024
Working Document Series Open Access Analysis of land exchange practice and its effects on technical efficiency of rice farmers in north-eastern zone of Nigeria G.B. Ayoola · J.B. Ayoola · C.R.F Djomo · M. Sani +2 more This study analyzed the practice of land exchange in Norther-Eastern zone of Nigeria. Four hundred (400) rice farmers under irrigation farming were selected using multi-stage sampling procedure to provide data by means of structured interv… RUF-41080 2024 CC BY 4.0 13 Sep 2024
Working Document Series Open Access Investigation of the Sweetpotato Trial Network for Efficient and Cost-effective Variety Development in Uganda A. Alajo · M.O. Anyanga · Murenju Doreen Chelangat · P. Musana +2 more Late-stage evaluation of sweetpotato breeding trials is routinely conducted at multiple locations, years, or sea-sons to provide a better understanding of the genotype-environment interaction and test for genotype stability. In addition, i… RUF-41071 2024 CC BY 4.0 13 Sep 2024
Working Document Series Open Access Impact of Woodlot Production on the Income of Farmers in Ghana S.I. Egyir · A. Mensah-Bonsu · J. Ninson · E.E. Onumah Woodlot production can reduce deforestation and the rate of climate change. Additionally, it can reduce poverty and provide an alternative source of income for farmers. The objective of the study was to assess the impact of woodlot product… RUF-41065 2024 CC BY 4.0 13 Sep 2024
Working Document Series Open Access Genesis, evolution and current thrusts of Soroti University O.J.R. Ikoja · J.G. Okello · L. Too-Okema Elders from Teso sub region in Eastern Uganda nursed a dream that one day, they would have a University in their area. This dream came true on 11th December 2011 when Uganda Government decided to set up a Public University known as Soroti … RUF-41061 2024 CC BY 4.0 13 Sep 2024
Working Document Series Open Access Fish Farmer Transaction Costs and Profitability Along Aquaculture Marketing Channels in Cameroon C.J. Mkong · E.L. Molua · E.S.M. Mvodo · R. Nkendah +1 more A fundamental concern of aquaculture development in Cameroon is the efficient marketing of farmed-fish products. Using cross-sectional data from a farm household survey, we employed a multinomial logit model and gross margin analysis to as… RUF-41055 2024 CC BY 4.0 13 Sep 2024
Working Document Series Open Access Equipping Graduates with Multiple Sources of Income Skills: A Situational Analysis in the University of Buea R.F.D. Choumbou · S.E, Etomes · J.A. Eyong · G.Y. Fokoua +5 more Work life transitions in Africa are drastically changing. Many people are either moving from formal employment to entrepreneurship or business creation. A situational analysis was conducted to ascertain dispositions of MSc students of the … RUF-41047 2024 CC BY 4.0 13 Sep 2024
Working Document Series Open Access Drought recurrence in Africa’s Sahel region: nature-based adaptive solutions and implications for smallholders’ livelihoods N. Awazi The Sahel is a region of extreme climatic conditions and recurrent droughts which act as a stumbling block to socio-economic development, poverty reduction and food security in the region. It is a region prone to environ-mental crises, dri… RUF-41034 2024 CC BY 4.0 13 Sep 2024
Working Document Series Open Access Doubling soybean grain yield by enhancing biotic interactions and plant nutrition using beneficial mi-crobes and plant bioactive materials for the benefit of farmers and sustainability of agro-ecosystems in sub-Saharan Africa M.N. Mbeboh Soybean plays vital roles in food and nutrition security while generating income for many smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Nevertheless, production is partly constraint by poor and declining soil fertility. Chemical fertili… RUF-41032 2024 CC BY 4.0 12 Sep 2024
Working Document Series Open Access Doubling soybean grain yield by enhancing biotic interactions and plant nutrition using beneficial mi-crobes and plant bioactive materials for the benefit of farmers and sustainability of agro-ecosystems in sub-Saharan Africa M.N. Mbeboh · C. Ngosong · J.M. Owono · S. Ruppel Soybean plays vital roles in food and nutrition security while generating income for many smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Nevertheless, production is partly constraint by poor and declining soil fertility. Chemical fertili… RUF-41031 2024 CC BY 4.0 12 Sep 2024
Working Document Series Open Access Domain of anti-nutritional factors in sorghum: A perspective of livestock nutrition I. Akeni · E. Awori · Murenju Doreen Chelangat · C. Cruet-Bourgos +11 more Tannins and dhurrin (cyanogenic glucoside) are the two main anti-nutritional elements of sorghum. However, other antinutritive compounds including phytoestrogens, phytates (phytic acid), and alkaloids can also affect the quality of feed if… RUF-41022 2024 CC BY 4.0 12 Sep 2024
Working Document Series Open Access Distribution of Blight Diseases of Tomato in Selected Agro-ecological Regions of Uganda L. Akello · S.Y. Athman · I.O. Dramadri · R. Edema +4 more Tomato is among the most commonly grown vegetables in Uganda and it is cultivated all year round. Some of the commonly grown varieties include; money maker, marglobe, ansal, azilla, and padma. Based on the survey, Ansal was the most prefer… RUF-41014 2024 CC BY 4.0 12 Sep 2024
Working Document Series Open Access Benefits, challenges and sense of ownership of communities in Boswellia papyrifera dominated woodland forests of Western Tigray, Ethiopia D. Biadgilgn. · Birhane Emiru · B. Muluberhan · T. Tewodros +1 more Dry forests and woodlands taxa like Acacia, Sterculia, Commiphora, and Boswellia are the main source of valuable gum and resins to the international market. Boswellia papyrifera populated dry deciduous woodland forests in Tig-ray in Ethiop… RUF-41009 2024 CC BY 4.0 12 Sep 2024
Working Document Series Open Access Analysis of Trends in Primary School Enrolment and Performance in selected rural Schools in North Eastern Uganda E. Adipala · P. Atim · M. Edimu · R. Ekwamu +1 more Education is a key enabler and equalizer for livelihood opportunities and economic advancement of societies, and is indeed a basic human right. Unfortunately access to education is uneven, with rural communities especially in developing co… RUF-41003 2024 CC BY 4.0 12 Sep 2024
Working Document Series Open Access An Assessment of the Market Structure and Performance of Cassava Marketers in Cameroon F. Djomo · E. Mbarga · M. Meliko · L. Molua Market structure is one of the most important factors determining the efficiency of the marketing system. The study therefore examined the marketing of cassava in Cameroon. Primary data were collected from 326 cassava marketers operating i… RUF-41002 2024 CC BY 4.0 12 Sep 2024
Working Document Series Open Access Evaluation of African Swine Fever and its Effects on Pig Farmer’s Profitability in the Buea Mu-nicipality, South West Region of Cameroon E.S.M. Meyo · N.W. Nghonjuyi · F.A. Niba Agricultural productivity should be a central term in the Africa’s primary sector, the sector must be strong enough to create and foster both wealth and wellbeing, most particularly for its direct actors. In Cameroon, like in the rest of t… RUF-40994 2024 CC BY 4.0 12 Sep 2024
Working Document Series Open Access A Synthesis of Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Research Findings at the Africa Center of Excellence for Climate Smart Agriculture and Biodiversity Conservation (ACE Climate SABC) of Haramaya University, Ethiopia B. Bobe Climate change is posing challenges to the survival of mankind and sustainable development in the world. Its impacts are more pronounced in Africa, particularly the sub-Saharan Africa where the people’s livelihoods are over-dependent on th… RUF-40990 2024 CC BY 4.0 12 Sep 2024
Working Document Series Open Access A business incubator approach to the teaching of livestock production at the University of Buea: Evolution, conception and implementation hurdles , E.E.E. Esunge · D. Ewane · M.S. Itoe · M.L. Lytia +6 more As the internet becomes a global equalizer for knowledge and remote access to tangible things, education that is based on fact acquisition, becomes outdated. Faced with this reality, policymakers require evidence that will justify changes.… RUF-40988 2024 CC BY 4.0 12 Sep 2024
Working Document Series Open Access Sources of Cowpea Genotypes Resistant to Flower Bud Thrips I.O. Dramadri · R. Edema · H.W. Gitonga · S. Kyamanywa Flower bud thrip is destructive insect pests of cowpea and other legumes and can cause complete yield loss in severe infestation. Utilization of resistance in cowpea breeding is one of the most efficient and environmental friendly methods … RUF-40974 2024 CC BY 4.0 12 Sep 2024
