Journal articles Open Access Household income determinants of crop sales: The case of Common Bean production and marketing in selected bean corridors in Kenya E Birachi · C. Chege · A Gichangi · D. Karanja. +3 more eans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) are mainly consumed without much processing although value addition through precooking leads to many benefits. Challenges in common bean production have been attributed to increasing severity of production con… RUF-40896 2024 CC BY 4.0 5 Mar 2024
Journal articles Open Access Prospects and challenges of Matekane Group of Companies in transforming rural livelihoods at Mantšonyane, Lesotho L.M. Musi Attempts since independence in 1966 to transform the rural sector in Lesotho have failed to achieve the intended outcomes and most rural development projects have since collapsed. This research was conducted with smallholder farmers who we… RUF-40875 2024 CC BY 4.0 5 Mar 2024
Journal articles Open Access Prospects and challenges of Matekane Group of Companies in transforming rural livelihoods at Mantšonyane, Lesotho M.J. Mathosi · L.M. Musi Attempts since independence in 1966 to transform the rural sector in Lesotho have failed to achieve the intended outcomes and most rural development projects have since collapsed. This research was conducted with smallholder farmers who we… RUF-40874 2024 CC BY 4.0 5 Mar 2024
Journal articles Open Access Artisanal small scale mining: Farm household welfare and coping strategies in Asutifi North district of Ghana N.M. Franklin · I. Seiba Artisanal small-scale mining (ASM) in Ghana has caused harmful effects on natural resources and the livelihoods of the rural farm households. These effects necessitate the search for and implementation of remedial solutions. This study inv… RUF-40868 2024 CC BY 4.0 5 Mar 2024
Journal articles Open Access Estimating the causal effect of sustainable agriculture intensification adoption on agricultural land expansion in Katete district of Zambia: An endogenous switching regression analysis R. Asiimwe · A. Egeru · P. Hamazakaza · G. Kabwe +2 more Forest land cover is declining at an alarming rate in Zambia and this poses a threat to the elimination of major ecosystem services. Identification of sustainable agricultural intensification (SAI) practices presents an opportunity to redu… RUF-40865 2024 CC BY 4.0 5 Mar 2024
Journal articles Open Access Drought and shifts in agropastoral coping strategies in Uganda’s cattle corridor Y. Bamutaze · A. Egeru · B. H Lein · J. Mbaziira +1 more Changing climatic conditions including drought and severe dry spells are major challenges to agropastoral food production. The frequency and intensity of prolonged dry-seasons impact agropastoral livelihoods especially crop production. Hou… RUF-40861 2024 CC BY 4.0 5 Mar 2024
Journal articles Open Access Consumer preferred boiled cassava cooking qualities in white and yellow fleshed advanced breeding populations in Uganda Wembabazi Enoch Cassava root qualities that meet end-user preferences enhance adoption of varieties. In this study, softness and water absorption (WAB) which is a proxy for cooking time, were assessed in white and yellow fleshed breeding lines, to identif… RUF-40857 2024 CC BY 4.0 5 Mar 2024
Journal articles Open Access Consumer preferred boiled cassava cooking qualities in white and yellow fleshed advanced breeding populations in Uganda Wembabazi Enoch Cassava root qualities that meet end-user preferences enhance adoption of varieties. In this study, softness and water absorption (WAB) which is a proxy for cooking time, were assessed in white and yellow fleshed breeding lines, to identif… RUF-40856 2024 CC BY 4.0 5 Mar 2024
Journal articles Open Access Consumer preferred boiled cassava cooking qualities in white and yellow fleshed advanced breeding populations in Uganda E.Y Danquah · D Dzidzienyo · Wembabazi Enoch · W. Esuma +7 more Cassava root qualities that meet end-user preferences enhance adoption of varieties. In this study, softness and water absorption (WAB) which is a proxy for cooking time, were assessed in white and yellow fleshed breeding lines, to identif… RUF-40855 2024 CC BY 4.0 5 Mar 2024
Journal articles Open Access Consumer preferred boiled cassava cooking qualities in white and yellow fleshed advanced breeding populations in Uganda E.Y Danquah · D Dzidzienyo · Wembabazi Enoch · W. Esuma +7 more Cassava root qualities that meet end-user preferences enhance adoption of varieties. In this study, softness and water absorption (WAB) which is a proxy for cooking time, were assessed in white and yellow fleshed breeding lines, to identif… RUF-40854 2024 CC BY 4.0 5 Mar 2024
Journal articles Open Access A gendered approach to the goat value chain analysis: A case study of Mbire District, Zimbabwe J. Musovi · T. Mutibvu · B Rusawo This study evaluated the functionality of the goat value chain from a gender perspective in a rural district of Zimbabwe prone to crop failure due to droughts and flooding in some parts. Using KII and a semi-structured questionnaire, data … RUF-40848 2024 CC BY 4.0 5 Mar 2024
Journal articles Open Access Effect of inorganic fertilizer applications on greenhouse gas emissions and microbial activity in shaded coffee of Mount Elgon, Eastern Uganda E. Adipala · G. Eilu · P. Isubikalu · J.G.M. Majaliwa +2 more A study was conducted in non tilled coffee agroforestry fields of Eastern Uganda to understand the effects of application of inorganic fertilizers on soil nutrient loss in form of gas for mitigation of unsustainable agricultural practices.… RUF-40844 2024 CC BY 4.0 5 Mar 2024
Journal articles Open Access Climate change impacts and adaptation strategies in Africa: Selected case studies E. Adipala · S. Akello · A Badji · A Ibanda +1 more Climate change poses significant challenges to Africa, impacting various sectors and regions across the continent. This comprehensive review examines the effects of climate change in Africa through case studies in the Sahel, West Africa, E… RUF-40840 2024 CC BY 4.0 5 Mar 2024
Tenders, Procurement, and Expressions of Interest Open Access TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR SUPPLY, DELIVERY, INSTALLATION AND ROLL OUT OF ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING (ERP) SYSTEM RUFORUM, a consortium of 170 universities in 40 countries across Africa, is inviting qualified suppliers to submit proposals for the implementation of a computerized financial and human resources management system, specifically Enterprise … RUF-40837 CC BY 4.0 4 Mar 2024
Tenders, Procurement, and Expressions of Interest Open Access Call for expression of interest to provide External Audit services for the three financial years ending 30 June 2025, 2026, and 2027 RUFORUM prides itself as a knowledge-based, international Non-Governmental Organization with a commitment to enrich and sustain the lives and livelihoods of smallholder and rural-based poor farmers in Africa. To help achieve its vision and… RUF-40836 CC BY 4.0 4 Mar 2024
Tenders, Procurement, and Expressions of Interest Open Access Request for Proposals: Development and Implementation of an Event Management System for RUFORUM Convenings The Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM), a consortium of 170 universities in 40 African countries, is seeking proposals for the development and implementation of an innovative event management system … RUF-40835 2024 CC BY 4.0 4 Mar 2024
Tenders, Procurement, and Expressions of Interest Open Access REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR RECRUITMENT SERVICES Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide recruitment services for various staff positions within the organization. The selected firm will be responsible… RUF-40834 2024 CC BY 4.0 4 Mar 2024
Journal articles Open Access Detection, isolation and baseline characterization of indigenous PhlD+ fluorescent Pseudomonas species for the control of bean root rot and coffee wilt disease in Uganda R. Edema · S. N. Kamenya Fluorescent Pseudomonas spp. which produces antibiotics such as 2,4-diacetylphloroglucinol (DAPG/phl) have biocontrol activity against many important soil-borne fungal pathogens. We isolated several Pseudomonas spp. carrying genes for DAPG… RUF-40833 2021 CC BY 4.0 2 Feb 2024
Journal articles Open Access Makerere University Regional Centre for Crop Improvement: A model Training and Research Hub for Next Generation of Plant Breeders for Africa E. Adipala · Isaac Onziga Dramadri · R. Edema · S. T. Mbabazi +2 more Africa has a significant shortage of first-class plant breeding professionals. To meet future food demand in Africa, there is need to train more expert plant breeders. The Makerere University Regional Centre for Crop Improvement (MaRCCI) h… RUF-40831 2023 CC BY 4.0 2 Feb 2024
Journal articles Open Access Seed Systems in Uganda: Review of Present Status and Future Needs A. O. Adebo · Isaac Onziga Dramadri · R. Edema · S. T. Mbabazi Seed systems provide a foundation for agricultural development. Agriculture is the dominant occupation in the continent, employing 70% of the population in Africa and 68% in Uganda. If governments are to transform rural areas and their peo… RUF-40828 2021 CC BY 4.0 2 Feb 2024
Working Document Series Open Access Assessment of student satisfaction with higher education: The case of RUFORUM- supported students in Member Universities in Africa A. Egeru · R.J. Rukarwa · M. Waswa RUFORUM (Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture) has continued to render educational programs more relevant to local, national, and regional labor market needs through supporting the development of new and revised… RUF-40817 2019 CC BY 4.0 22 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Internationalisation of PHARMBIOTRAC: An Eastern and Southern Africa Higher Education Centre of Excellence in “Pharm-BioTechnology and Traditional Medicine” at Mbarara University of Science and Technology C.U. Tolo · Anke Weisheit PHARMBIOTRAC (Pharm-BioTechnology and Traditional Medicine Center) is a newly established centre of excellence at MUST with support from the World Bank under Africa Centres of Excellence (ACE II) Programme and recruits at least 30% Africa … RUF-40816 2019 CC BY 4.0 22 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Mediating role of organizational support and commitment on the relationship between psychological empowerment and innovativeness of farmer organizations in central Uganda R. Sebuliba-Mutumba An investigation was carried out to establish the influence perceived organizational support (POSA) and farmer commitment (COMMIT) have on the relationship between psychological empowerment behavior (PEB) and innovativeness of smallholder … RUF-40815 2019 CC BY 4.0 22 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Post-doctoral fellowship experiences and lessons gained during the inter-disciplinary research approach regarding innovations among farmer groups J.G. Agea · R. Sebuliba-Mutumba Experience shows that delving into a post-doctoral arena without proper orientation, guidance, modeling and development support can be quite challenging. As one winds up the doctoral processes, one observation is the need for commitment an… RUF-40814 2019 CC BY 4.0 22 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Report on the implementation of the RUFORUM Post-Doctoral Fellowship: Enhancing crop productivity and household food security among smallholder farmers in Zimbabwe J.T. Rugare Eliminating hunger and food insecurity is top on Africa’s development Agenda because it is perceived to be a key factor in promoting economic growth. Africa continues to experience food shortages due to a mismatch between crop productivity… RUF-40813 2019 CC BY 4.0 22 Nov 2023
