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 African subsistence farmers’ perceptions on rainfall change trends and adaptation strategies on crop production in Tigray Region, North Ethiopia A. Addisu · D. A. Amwata · D. Olago · S. Oriaso +1 more Water is becoming the most pressing issues for global crop production and food supply and this poses risks on how to feed the rapidly growing global population. The issues of climate and its impacts are now a big challenges for famers that… RUF-40043 2023 CC BY 4.0 15 May 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Climate change and smallholder livestock production: Impacts and adaptation Strategies in Ethiopia A. Habtemariam · P. Kibwika · F. Kyazze Ethiopia is one of the countries most affected by climate change since its economy mainly relies on agriculture. In Ethiopia agriculture is characterized by subsistence farming, virtually rain-fed, dominated by cereal crop, cattle and goat… RUF-39053 2018 CC BY 4.0 25 Feb 2021
Working Document Series Open Access The role of agricultural information and communication systems in disseminating climate change adaptation strategies to smallholder farmers of Coastal Kenya G. A. Achiando · R. Birech · Washington Ochola Climate change is the fluctuation around the mean climate state or pattern that has built over a long period of time, usually decades or longer, typically 30 years. The worlds’ climate is continuing to change at rates that are projected to… RUF-37737 2016 CC BY 4.0 29 Oct 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Assessing local community perceptions on climate change and variability and its effects on crop production in Western Oromia, Ethiopia Daba Mekonnen Understanding of local people’s perception on environmental conditions is crucial to designing and implementing appropriate adaptation strategies to climate change and variability. This study looked at communities’ perception of climate ch… RUF-37157 2016 CC BY 4.0 20 Sep 2017
Theses & Dissertations Open Access The role of farmer field schools in adoption and adaptation of recommended rice production practices in Mvomero District in Tanzania Nyamonge Kenya Farmer Field Schools (FFS) provide farmers with an opportunity to experiment new technologies which help them to make informed decisions that eventually lead to increased production and income. This study aimed at assessing the role of FFS… RUF-36573 2016 CC BY 4.0 9 Feb 2017
Journal articles Open Access Climate change and agriculture nexus in Sub-Saharan Africa: the agonizing reality for smallholder farmers Ekwamu Adipala · A. Egeru · George Kanyama Phiiri Climate change is one of the potent challenges facing smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa in the recent past owing to the pattern and magnitude with which it presents the extreme events such as floods and drought. This review finds a… RUF-35907 2016 CC BY 4.0 26 Feb 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Gender dimensions of smallholder farmers’ perceptions, knowledge and adaptations to climate change in Soroti district, Eastern Uganda T. Kisauzi Perceptions and knowledge play a key role in shaping individual and collective response to climate change. Furthermore, understanding what types and forms of adaptation are possible, feasible and likely; and who would be involved in their … RUF-35857 2014 CC BY 4.0 29 Jan 2016
Journal articles Open Access Role of indigenous knowledge in climate change adaptation: a case study of the Teso Sub-Region, Eastern Uganda A. Egeru This study examined the role of indigenous knowledge in climate change adaptation in Uganda with specific focus on the Teso sub-region. Specifically, the study identified indigenous knowledge practices used in climate change adaptation, do… RUF-35589 2012 CC BY 4.0 6 Oct 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Agronomic performance and genotype x environment interaction analysis of 12 elite potato genotypes in Uganda Grace. Abalo High yielding potato (Solanum tuberosum) genotypes with good levels of resistance to late blight were identified at Kalengyere Research Station in southwestern Uganda. The yield stability of these genotypes, however, remains uncertain. F… RUF-35391 2001 CC BY 4.0 22 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Utilization of multi-locational pigeonpea performance data for determination of stability parameters Samuel Murachia Kamau Multi-locational data on medium duration pigeonpea varieties in Eastern and Southern Africa was analyzed for genotype performance. The objective was to utilize multi-locational data to identify superior genotypes. The study also aimed at r… RUF-35361 2013 CC BY 4.0 21 Sep 2015
Newsletters Open Access The RUFORUM monthly Newsletter January, 2012 RUF-35288 2012 CC BY 4.0 18 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Developing a regional agricultural and rural innovations PhD training program in eastern africa: The Egerton University experience D.M. Amudavi · Justus M. Ombati · C.A. Onyango Although agricultural and rural sectors have a substantial economic share in Africa, their performance have remained sub-optimal due to many challenges including limited supply of high level professionals in agricultural and rural innovati… RUF-35252 2010 CC BY 4.0 17 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Development of plant nutrient efficient use sorghum varieties to support livelihood strategies of East African farmers S. Gudu · P. Okori Seventy five percent of the over 100 million people in Eastern and Central Africa region live in marginal areas and are dependent on agriculture. Agricultural productivity in those areas is mainly low resource based and suffer especially f… RUF-35233 2010 CC BY 4.0 17 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access An analysis of language use and content in communicating agricultural technologies to farmers in Ethiopia J.O. Ogola · Manaye Alehegn. Simachew · D.J. Spielman Since research findings often do not have direct or immediate relevance to farmers, extension workers are often called upon to develop ways to communicate and disseminate these findings to farmers. Two of the main problems limiting the eff… RUF-35183 2010 CC BY 4.0 17 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Assessing usage of Web 2.0 Tools in disseminating climate information and services in National Agricultural Systems of Eastern Africa B.O. Bebe · G.O. Opile · S.O. Oseni Without deliberate attention, the vulnerability to climate change and variability in the sub-Saharan Africa and particularly Eastern Africa region will be severe in terms of food and income insecurity, worsened human and livestock health a… RUF-35176 2010 CC BY 4.0 16 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Evaluating accessibility and usability of dissemination pathways for delivering climate information and services to vulnerable groups in semi-arid Kenya V. Kirui · Bebe. Omedo · Oseni. Saidu Access and use of climate information and services are essential for building adaptation to impacts of climate change. These include early warning systems, weather forecasts, and research outputs relating to climate change adaptation in re… RUF-35163 2010 CC BY 4.0 16 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Identifying indigenous knowledge and effective communication systems for adaptation to climate change by smallholder farmers of Kilifi District, Kenya G.A. Achiando · R. Birech · Washington Ochola This study investigated the influence of incorporating feedback from agricultural information users in agricultural communication systems and identified coping strategies for adaptation to climate change by smallholder farmers of Kenya. Fo… RUF-35141 2010 CC BY 4.0 16 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Hatchery system evaluation and adaptation for the production of Oreochromis karongae (Trewavas, 1941) fingerlings D. Kassam · J.S. Likongwe · George Matiya · J.S. Valeta In Malawi development of aquaculture is constrained by, among other factors, lack of good quality seed. Through Research into Use (RiU) the Government of Malawi has mandated a few fish hatcheries, of which the most prominent is the Commerc… RUF-35091 2010 CC BY 4.0 16 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Fisheries and aquaculture adaptation and conservation strategies in Uganda’s changing climate K. Angura · C. Masembe · V. Muwanika Climate change has modified the distribution and productivity of many organisms including freshwater species. It has also affected biological processes with eventual alterations in the food webs. Fishers and fish farmers will bear the full… RUF-35055 CC BY 4.0 15 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Assessment of climate change scenarios and variability in Uganda L. Aribo · E. Komutunga · J.G.M. Majaliwa · C. Nandozi +1 more Understanding how climate will change over time provides a valuable insight into how the challenges as result of climate change (CC) and variability can be responded to. The general objective of the study was to generate information to gui… RUF-34796 2010 CC BY 4.0 11 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Assessing the impact of climate change and climate variability on agricultural productivity in selected climatological zones of Uganda: An overview Y. Bamutaze · M. Nabasirye · M. M. Nsengiyunva · C.A. Shisanya +1 more Climate change and climate variability are a major threat to livelihoods in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). The IPCC report of 2007 indicates that SSA is the most vulnerable region to climate change and climate variability due to the weak econom… RUF-34794 2010 CC BY 4.0 11 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Livelihoods under climate variability and change: An analysis of the adaptive capacity of rural poor to water scarcity in Kenya’s drylands S. W. Chege · W.N. Ekaya · W. N. Mnene · P. N. Mongare +3 more Rainfall, which is the main source of water in Kenya’s drylands areas, shows very high spatial and temporal variability. Crop, forage and livestock production closely follow rainfall trends thus putting livelihoods of a number of household… RUF-34792 2010 CC BY 4.0 11 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access An overview to climate change in North Africa: Implication for Africa M. Hussein Sulieman · M. Muna Elhag North Africa is one of the worlds most water-scarce and dry region with a high dependency on climate-sensitive agriculture and a large share of its population and economic activity in flood-prone urban coastal zones. Therefore, climate cha… RUF-34788 2010 CC BY 4.0 11 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Effect of land-use and climate change and variability on pollution loading in rivers of eastern Uganda and albertine rift P. Isubikalu · J.G.M. Majaliwa · P. Mukwaya Climate change and variability is one of the major environmental challenges that are likely to affect the livelihood of mankind for a very long time. At local scale, global climate change and variability trends can be amplified by Land use… RUF-34776 2010 CC BY 4.0 11 Sep 2015
