Working Document Series Open Access Trade-offs and synergies between agricultural production and biodiversity conservation in contrasting socio-ecological landscapes of South-western Ethiopia B. J. Dereje According to the global sustainability goals, achieving food security and biodiversity conservation are among the most critical challenges of the 21st century. They are, there tore, central aspects of the US sustainable development goals, … RUF-40736 2019 CC BY 4.0 20 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Managing Agriculture Risk through Commodity Exchanges: An opportunity for Zimbabwe and other emerging economies E. Chikodza · T. Makoni Zimbabwe is an agro-ecological area and its economy is backed by agriculture. Managing agricultural activities is important as this will impact positively on the country’s gross domestic product (GDP). There are risks associated with agric… RUF-40734 2019 CC BY 4.0 20 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Profit analysis of maize certified seed production in Mali: Case study of the commune of Kolokani M. Bocoum · Y. Bolozogola · B. Karambé · Dagnoko. Sokona +1 more Maize is a strategic crop for most West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) countries. As a staple food for humans, it is also used for poultry feed, which has a very high demand. Maize is the second most important cereal crop, aft… RUF-40731 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 Cocoa farmers’ assessment of extension delivery in selected districts of Brong-Ahafo Region, Ghana S. Akaba · F. Annor-Frempong · A. S. A. Bernard This paper analyses perception of 120 farmers engaged in cocoa farming in two districts of Ghana on extension service delivery. Overall, they were satisfied with qual ity of extension delivery, especially the e-extension. However, print me… RUF-40719 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 Assessment of Adaptation Strategies to Climate Change and Variability of Smallholder Dry Bean Farmers in Hoima District, Uganda S. Baguma · N. Mbabazi · W.J. Van den Berg The adverse effects of climate change and variability have affected crop production through the increasing erratic rainfall, drought, floods, pests, and diseases that have significantly reduced crop yields in many places including Uganda. … RUF-40712 2019 CC BY 4.0 19 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Rainwater Harvesting Technology: An Adaptation Approach to Climate Change Among Farmers in Africa: a Systematic Review N. P. Kolliesuah · I.N. Sheyavali, Water scarcity and drought accumulating from erratic rainfall patterns are responsible for significant losses in agricultural productivity across Africa and beyond. This has overtime contributed to significant decline in economic growth an… RUF-40707 2019 CC BY 4.0 19 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Vulnerability to climate change and variability: A gender analysis of forest basedcommunities in South-West of Nigeria A.O. Basiru · J.B. Mukundi · V.O. Oeba Climate change and climate variability is a global phenomenon that has caused serious concern to many sectors of the economy and people’s livelihoods in Africa. In this regard, community based dwellers most especially farmers and forest re… RUF-40705 2019 CC BY 4.0 19 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Ecological and gender impacts of land use cover change in Southern Ethiopia: Review S.A. Zenebe The rapid rate of land use and land cover change and associated dramatic dynamics over the past decades, has caused the fear that it will be one of the major environmental challenges facing the Earth over the next century. Land cover chang… RUF-40701 2019 CC BY 4.0 17 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Impacts of agricultural land expansion on deforestation and biodiversity loss in Ethiopia: A review M. Biedemariam · B. Demissie · Birhane Emiru · T. Tadesse Future food demand worldwide can be achieved by increasing production. The increase in agricultural production can in turn be achieved by agricultural intensification and /or extensification. However, agricultural extensification has been … RUF-40699 2019 CC BY 4.0 17 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Investigation of the drivers and impacts of agricultural expansions on the Kafue River basin in Zambia’s Copperbelt Province and their implications on environmental and social sustainability R.V. Denga · M. Simwanda · R. Vinya Agriculture remains a single largest contributor to deforestation and overall environmental damage in Sub Saharan Africa including Zambia. Subsistence agriculture along the Kafue River Basin in Zambia’s Copperbelt province is more pronounc… RUF-40697 2019 CC BY 4.0 17 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Dynamics of agricultural expansion into forest habitats in Zambia: A case study from Zambia Copperbelt and North-western Provinces G. Kabwe · P Osei · R. Vinya The natural environment has been continuously reshaped, ever since man settled down and left nomad livelihood in favor of agriculture production. And, in pre-agricultural times, about 50% of the forest that once covered earth now is gone. … RUF-40694 2019 CC BY 4.0 17 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Dynamics of agricultural expansion into forest habitats in Ghana J. Baidoo · S.I. Egyir · A. Mensah-Bonsu · E.E. Onumah, Ghana’s increase in farm productivity is at the detriment of the preservation of the forest. Should we preserve the forest or use it to farm. This study look at the profitability of an investor in keeping a forest or farming. The big quest… RUF-40691 2019 CC BY 4.0 17 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Post doc experience on unravelling agro ecological and climatic approaches to understanding restoration of watersheds J.G. Agea · S. Akello · M.G.J. Majaliwa Watershed health is key to attainment of sustainable development goals in East and Central Africa. However, their rate of degradation is increasingly alarming in these regions due to land-use/cover changes and poor management. On the other… RUF-40686 2019 CC BY 4.0 17 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Quality and dissemination of information on restoration of Awoja watershed in eastern Uganda J.G. Agea · S. Akello · H. Sseguya · N. Turyahabwe Effective restoration of watersheds relies on several factors including quality of information shared and its sharing mechanisms. This study assessed the nature and quality of information and its dissemination mechanisms used in restoratio… RUF-40685 2019 CC BY 4.0 17 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Agro-pastoral farmers’ perceptions of drought in Kayunga district, Uganda Deborah Alio · E. Basaliza · S. Masaba, · A. Nakiyemba, Drought is an important factor affecting agriculture and livestock and the most constraining climate extreme to livelihoods. The study highlights agro-pastoral farmers’ perceptions of drought in Kayunga district in central Uganda. The stud… RUF-40684 2019 CC BY 4.0 17 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Use of multistage phytoremediation technique in wastewater treatment D. Meso, · L. Mwamburi · S. Mwasi, · L. Wanjohi, Efficient treatment of wastewater before discharge into aquatic ecosystems is a requirement to prevent the detrimental effect of polluting the environment and to safeguard public health. Adoption of green technology in wastewater treatment… RUF-40680 2019 CC BY 4.0 17 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Factors influencing tick load on dairy cattle herds in hot-humid and coastal environment of Ghana A. Annan-Prah · S.Y. Annor · I. Coffie · J.K. Kagya-Agyemang The use of chemicals for ecto-parasite control and accompanying development of resistance to known acaricides are of major concern. Though acaricide use may still be needed in areas of heavy tick infestation, strategic management regime th… RUF-40672 2019 CC BY 4.0 17 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Understanding the genetic resources and adaptive traits of locally adapted cattle breeds: the case of Afrikaner and Bonsmara cattle in Namibia T.O. Amushendje · L. Haikukutu, · J.R. Lyaku There is rising interest in locally adapted livestock breeds as reservoirs of genetic diversity and adaptive fitness traits. In Namibia locally adapted cattle breeds are mainly reared in commercial farms south of the veterinary cordon fenc… RUF-40671 2019 CC BY 4.0 17 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Factors influencing milk quality standards of dairy cows in Ghana A. Annan-Prah · S.Y. Annor · I. Coffie · J.K. Kagya-Agyemang This study was conducted to determine factors influencing quality standards of milk in dairy cows (Friesian-Sanga crossbred, Sanga and Jersey cows) in Ashanti, Eastern and Greater Accra regions of Ghana from February, 2017 to March, 2018. … RUF-40667 2019 CC BY 4.0 17 Nov 2023
