Working Document Series Open Access Logistics and transportation practices on organizational performance in the milk processing firms in Kenya N.K.M. Marika · T.D. Nuahn The study sought to determine the impact of logistics and transportation practices on performance of Kenya Cooperative Creameries (KCC). The objectives were to establish the level of implementation of logistics and transportation practices… RUF-40661 2019 CC BY 4.0 17 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Effectiveness of on-farm raw milk cooling using solar refrigeration system in Nakuru County, Kenya A. K. Faraj · V. Kutto · J. Mwove The Kenya dairy sector is one of the largest in Sub-Saharan Africa and it is dominated by small scale farmers. The sub-sector plays a crucial role in curbing food insecurity and creating employment in Kenya. However, evening milk which con… RUF-40658 2019 CC BY 4.0 16 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access The impact of climate variability and change on domestic livestock in Adansi North District of Ghana P. Asare-Nuamah · C. Dick-Sagoe Livestock forms an important component of livelihood and food security strategies of smallholder farmers, particularly in Africa. However, changing climate such as rising temperature, erratic rainfall, and spread of pests and diseases thre… RUF-40655 2019 CC BY 4.0 15 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Enhancing pig production and marketing for smallholder farmers in Northern Uganda E.K. Ndyomugyenyi In Uganda, pig production is constrained by unsustainable use of local feedstuffs, poor breeds, odour in pig houses, and lack of access to critical market information. This project aimed to address the key constraints by promoting sustaina… RUF-40652 2019 CC BY 4.0 15 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Effect of deep litter floor housing system on performance of pigs and pork quality Okello-Uma Ipolto · K. Kidega · E.K. Ndyomugyenyi Pork consumption is constrained by high-fat content with higher composition of saturated fatty acids. This study investigated the effect of deep litter floor housing system on performance of pigs and pork quality. Twelve three months old p… RUF-40651 2019 CC BY 4.0 15 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Effect of replacing soybean meal with dried rumen digesta on digestibility and growth performance of Djallonké sheep H.A. Mamudu · A. Terry Ansah The experiment was conducted to assess the effect of replacing soybean meal with dried rumen digesta (DRD) in concentrate diet on digestibility and growth performance of Djallonké sheep in the Northern savanna zone of Ghana. The treatments… RUF-40650 2019 CC BY 4.0 15 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Nutritional quality of early- or late- maturing varieties of groundnuts: Effects on digestibility and growth performance of sheep fed groundnut haulms W. Addah, · E. Asare-Agyapong · A.A. Ayantunde · A.R. Nurudeen This study determined the digestibility and growth performance of sheep fed early- or latematuring varieties of groundnut haulms. Early-maturing varieties (90 days) included Chinese, Yenyawoso and Sumnut 23 whereas late-maturing varieties … RUF-40647 CC BY 4.0 15 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Lemon grass (Cymbopogon citratus) as a herbal feed additive to improve productive performance of rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) B. Amidu · S.Y. Annor · D.R. Kugonza · I. Yussif The study evaluated the effect of different inclusion levels of Lemon grass meal (LGM) on the productive performance of rabbits. Fifteen New Zealand White rabbits, aged 11-weeks (mean weight 939 g) were randomly put into three treatment gr… RUF-40642 CC BY 4.0 15 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Effect of different types and levels of binding agents on stability and nutritional availability of formulated diets of Oreochromis shiranus (Pisces: Cichlidae) J. Kang’ombe · D. Kassam · E.M.A. Mohammed · W. Singini Binding agents are -important ingredients in fish diets which provide stability to the pellet and reduces leaching of nutrients into the water. However, major weakness of most binding agents are instability, they are affected by heat, oxid… RUF-40638 2019 CC BY 4.0 15 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Farmers’ participatory breeding of Lablab (Lablab purpureus (L.) Sweet): A nutritional, food security and climate smart crop in northern Tanzania Patrick A. Ndakidemi · Fanuel K. Letting · Pavithravani B. Venkataramana Farmer participatory breeding is considered an alternative technique to conventional breeding. Farmers play a major role in germplasm conservation, maintenance and selection of preferred traits especially in neglected and under-utilized … RUF-40627 2023 CC BY 4.0 26 Sep 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 Somaclonal variation in plant tissue culture: A review S. O. Nyalala · J. O. Ogweno · C. Otieno Somaclonal variation is a form of variation which occur in plants or tissues obtained from tissue culture, giving rise to unique genotypes in horticulture. This variation is majorly brought about by mutations linked to various stress facto… RUF-40625 2023 CC BY 4.0 26 Sep 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Factors affecting potato production in rural Kenya. A case of small-scale potato farmers in Molo Sub - County B Chepkoech · M. Cherono · F.B. Odiwuor Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) is among the promising commodities in horticultural production in Kenya. Over the years, potato production in Kenya has intensified. Yields, however, continue to remain low due to a myriad of constraints and f… RUF-40624 2023 CC BY 4.0 26 Sep 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Evaluation of spider plant (Cleome gynandra L) accessions for agronomic traits under greenhouse conditions U. Batlang · L.M Nuugulu · Otsoseng Oagile · F. Pule-Meulenberg Spider plant (Cleome gynandra L) is one of the African leaf vegetables with great potential of enhancing nutritional security and livelihood of many resource-poor communities. Although spider plant has a good potential for improving diets … RUF-40620 2023 CC BY 4.0 26 Sep 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Effect of media type on growth of potato (Solanum tuberosum l.) varieties apical rooted cuttings in Kenya A. M. Kibe · M. F. Makau · M. Mwangi · M.E. Oyoo Soil is the main platform for pest and disease infections to spread, resulting in significant loss of yield and deteriorate tuber quality of seed potato over seasons. To address soil borne virus diseases, a media type has been introduced f… RUF-40617 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 Knowledge management structure and effectiveness of interventions on Fall Army Worm (FAW) management among smallholder maize farmers in Kilungu, Makueni County, Kenya P. Aoko · E. L. Chimoita · E. Jadesola · D. Maina +2 more Maize productivity in Kenya has reduced by 4.3 per cent, partly attributed to Fall Army Worm (FAW) infestation with yield losses of up to 37 % of the annual maize production over three years. Innovators have developed practices that manage… RUF-40612 2023 CC BY 4.0 26 Sep 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Influence of rendered abattoir effluent on fruit yield of chilli pepper and soil properties O.F. Adekola · A.A. Jimoh-Faari Abattoir waste management is of great concern in both urban and rural areas of Nigeria. Despite the potential benefits of abattoir effluent to improve the soil fertility and yield of crops, its integration into agricultural soil management… RUF-40606 2023 CC BY 4.0 26 Sep 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Effects of honeybees pollination on sunflower seed quality and yield attributes G. H. M. Ali · H. A Asmaa · M. A. Makeen The current study examined the effects of honeybee pollination on sunflower seed and yield quality. It was conducted in two separate sites. Two treatments, honeybee pollinated and open pollinated sunflower plants assigned in a RCBD with th… RUF-40603 2023 CC BY 4.0 26 Sep 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Effect of pre-harvest application of Chitosan and Silicon on growth, Lycopene content and shelf-life of tomato E. Chimoita · D Gatahi · A. Kihurani · H. Wanyika Post-harvest losses account for 25-30% of horticultural produce in Kenya. The actual post-harvest loss for tomato is about 20-50%. This can even be higher depending on the season and level of production. This study investigated the role of… RUF-40599 2023 CC BY 4.0 26 Sep 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Improving water productivity of mango trees under different irrigation water regimes B.A Adam · A.W.M. Elamin · S.A. Ibrahim In Sudan, mango trees (Mangifera indica) are irrigated through conventional basin system and therefore a huge quantity of water is lost in this traditional method. So to minimize these losses, drip irrigation system was designed, managed a… RUF-40594 2023 CC BY 4.0 26 Sep 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Growth performance, feed utilization and carcass physical properties of broiler chicks fed graded levels of baobab seed meal instead of concentrate G. A. Fatima · Dafaalla Mohammed Mekki In order to determine the effect of feeding graded levels of baobab seed meal instead of concentrate on feed intake, growth rate, feed conversion rations, and physical properties of carcass of broiler chicks, 144 day old mixed-sex of broil… RUF-40589 2018 CC BY 4.0 8 Sep 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Growth performance, feed utilization and carcass physical properties of broiler chicks fed graded levels of baobab seed meal instead of concentrate G. A. Fatima · Dafaalla Mohammed Mekki In order to determine the effect of feeding graded levels of baobab seed meal instead of concentrate on feed intake, growth rate, feed conversion rations, and physical properties of carcass of broiler chicks, 144 day old mixed-sex of broil… RUF-40588 2018 CC BY 4.0 8 Sep 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Growth performance, feed utilization and carcass physical properties of broiler chicks fed graded levels of baobab seed meal instead of concentrate G. A. Fatima · Dafaalla Mohammed Mekki In order to determine the effect of feeding graded levels of baobab seed meal instead of concentrate on feed intake, growth rate, feed conversion rations, and physical properties of carcass of broiler chicks, 144 day old mixed-sex of broil… RUF-40587 2018 CC BY 4.0 8 Sep 2023
