Working Document Series Open Access Rice demand and supply projection analysis in Nigeria from 2018 to 2030 L. C Familusi · C. O. Oranu Rice is a cash crop in Nigeria that is widely grown and consumed in all geopolitical zones of the country. Rice production in Nigeria has increased over time because of increasing demand for rice, however the increase in supply of rice is … RUF-40752 2019 CC BY 4.0 21 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Enhancing productivity and incomes of the potato value chain in Uganda A. Atukwase · R. Kanzikwera · J. Karungi · C. Kwesiga +3 more This paper provides highlights of an on-going community/farmer participartory approach to strengthen potato productivity and value chain in south western Uganda. The approach intergrates graduate students, research and TVET students. Work … RUF-39815 2019 CC BY 4.0 21 Feb 2023
Working Document Series Open Access University-BTVET-Community Convergence in promoting pig production amongst smallholder farmers in Northern Uganda T. Aliro · E.K. Ndyomugyenyi · W. Odongo · L. Tebere Business, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (BTVET) has the potential of increasing productivity and incomes. In an education system whose curricula favours white collar jobs over blue collar jobs, technical and vocational tr… RUF-39766 2018 CC BY 4.0 18 Jan 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Cassava value chain upgrading for secure food, nutrition, income and resilience of smallholder farmers in the ASALs of Nakuru County: A baseline Report P. Arama · B. Bebe · P. Kaburu · C. Ngare +2 more Cassava is a food security crop in Kenya, mainly grown for subsistence and limited commerce in the western, eastern and coastal regions. Its demand is increasing in non traditional growing regions like Nakuru County where cassava agribusin… RUF-39728 2018 CC BY 4.0 12 Jan 2023
Working Document Series Open Access African swine fever dynamics: a major challenge to food and economic security to pig farmers in Uganda T. Aliro · C. Masembe · J. Mayega · V.B. Muwanika +2 more African swine fever (ASF) is a devastating hemorrhagic fever of pigs, caused by the African swine fever virus (ASFV). The frequent outbreaks of ASF affect the food and economic security of farmers yet the dynamics of the disease, its risk … RUF-38768 2018 CC BY 4.0 16 Sep 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Financial institutions and farming systems characterisation in the southern province (Amajyepfo) of Rwanda E. Bett · I. Macharia · N. Taremwa One of most prominent interventions that governments world over and especially in Africa have adopted is the enhancement of agricultural finance systems, the provision of agricultural credit to farmers, and creation of policy environments … RUF-38639 2018 CC BY 4.0 9 Sep 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Moisture stress reduces stomata conductance, growth and yield of soybean K. E. Cheruiyot · L. H. Mwamlima · J.P. Ouma Soybean [Glycine max (L) Merrill] yield amongst smallholder farmers in Kenya is low and range from 445-1200 kg ha-1. These low yields are attributed to various factors including moisture stress and use of poor agronomic practices. Optimiza… RUF-38634 2018 CC BY 4.0 7 Sep 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Optimization of biosolids as a substrate for quality tomato transplant production S. O. Nyalala · P. C. Otieno · J.N. Wolukau Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) is an important fruit vegetable crop for human health and nutrition as well as for income generation. The quality of the transplant affects the overall quality and yield of the crop. However, poor soil cond… RUF-38596 2018 CC BY 4.0 25 Aug 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Field experiences on promotion of forage technologies to the smallholder dairy farmers in Western Usambara Highlands, Tanzania D. Maleko · G. Msalya · K. Mtei · A. Mwilawa +1 more Dairy industry is among the important components of the livestock sub-sector in Tanzania and it is of great potential towards contributing to poverty reduction and improving food security. The industry in the country comprises of smallhold… RUF-38587 2018 CC BY 4.0 25 Aug 2020
Working Document Series Open Access The nutrient diversity of baobab Adansonia digitata L. across different geographic zones in Eastern Africa J. Chepngeno · W. Owino Food and nutrition insecurity is a common occurrence in arid and semi-arid regions of sub-Saharan Africa, with communities resorting to wild foods and forest products such as baobab in times of scarcity, to derive energy and nutrition. The… RUF-38573 2018 CC BY 4.0 19 Aug 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Economic viability and competitiveness of processed cassava products among rural women in north and north eastern Uganda Winnifred Ajok · B. Mugonola · D. Ongeng Smallholder cassava farmers in Uganda face a range of production and marketing challenges in the cassava value chain. Cassava processing and value addition is fronted as a viable option to alleviating challenges faced by smallholder farmer… RUF-37123 2016 CC BY 4.0 19 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Extent of commercialization of indigenous chicken production in Northern Uganda I.P. Aryemo · D.R. Kugonza · E.K. Kule · B. Mugonola +1 more Indigenous chicken production has been recognized as an avenue to improve livelihoods of the rural households in Northern Uganda, where they provide meat, eggs and income. Venturing into commercial indigenous chickens is a pathway to meeti… RUF-37112 2016 CC BY 4.0 19 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Sectorial appraisal of investor and consumer uptake potential for polychaete culture enterprises along the Kenyan coastline C.M. Kihia · B. Muli · J. Munguti · A. Muthumbi +1 more Globally, wild harvesting of polychaetes (Marphysa mossambica) as mariculture feed and bait is unsustainable and hence artificial culture provides a viable alternative. However, adoption of culture techniques developed, and consumption of … RUF-37070 2016 CC BY 4.0 19 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Economic analysis of small-scale fish farming in Bunda, Lilongwe, Malawi L. Banda · E. Kaunda · H. Mussa This study to determine economic returns of small-scale fish farming in Malawi was carried out in Bunda area, Lilongwe. Thirty two small-scale fish farmers were purposively sampled and interviewed using a structured questionnaire. Cost and… RUF-37063 2016 CC BY 4.0 18 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Socio-economic and profitability of fisheries enterprises: The case of Fincha Amarti Nashe reservoir of Oromia state, Horo Guduru Wollega zone, Ethiopia B. Keno · A. Zewdie This study focused on the analysis of a value chain: the case of Fincha Amarti Nashe reservoir of Oromia State, Horo Guduru Wollega zone, Ethiopia. The socio-economic characteristics of the stake holders along the fisheries enterprises and… RUF-37061 2016 CC BY 4.0 18 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Value-addition of cereal crop residues for improving the income, nutrition and performance of small-stock of small-scale farmers using low technology oyster mushroom production in Botswana T.V. Balole · E.B. Khonga · O.R. Madibela · D.S. Marumo Grain cereal production gives rise to crop residues in the farm once the grain is harvested or processed. The common residues include straw and husks of small grains such as wheat, barley, rice, sorghum and pearl millet and stalks, husks a… RUF-37004 2016 CC BY 4.0 18 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Grass seed value chain analysis in the Southern Kenya range lands of Makueni and Kajiado counties W. N. Mnene · Erick Omollo · V.O. Wasonga · A.M. Yazan Elhadi Fodder production has increasingly become important among pastoral and agro-pastoral communities in Kenya. A number of pasture production technologies have been introduced to these communities not only to enhance availability of livestock … RUF-37000 2016 CC BY 4.0 18 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Determinants of adoption of potato production in the low land areas of Uganda F. Bagamba · Lule, J. Kyanjo · J. Mugisha Potato (Solanum tuberosum) is an important food and cash crop for smallholder farmers, giving more food, more nutrition and more cash per unit of area and time. Adoption of the crop is therefore seen as a pathway to improved smallholder fa… RUF-36971 2016 CC BY 4.0 15 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Socio-economic factors affecting technical efficiency of potato production in Kenya Ezekiel Chepkwony · M. Kipsat · M. Korir Potato, Solanum tuberosum L., is one of the most important staple crops in Kenya. It has high potential for production. However, production does not meet the growing demand. There is need to analyze socio-economic factors affecting the tec… RUF-36969 2016 CC BY 4.0 15 Sep 2017
Journal articles Open Access Factors influencing on-farm common bean profitability: the case of smallholder bean farmers in Babati District, Tanzania Eliud A. Birachi · Saimon Venance Karane · P. Mshenga Legumes are important food and cash crops in developing countries. In Tanzania, more than half the farmers grow several species of grain legumes which include common bean, groundnut, pigeonpea, cowpea, chickpea, peas and soybean. However, … RUF-36569 2016 CC BY 4.0 7 Feb 2017
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Factors influencing on-farm common bean profitability: the case of smallholder bean farmers in Babati District, Tanzania Saimon Venance Karane Legumes are important food and cash crops in developing countries. In Tanzania, more than half the farmers grow several species of grain legumes which include common bean, groundnut, pigeon pea, cowpea, chickpea, peas and soybean. However,… RUF-36566 2016 CC BY 4.0 7 Feb 2017
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Production unit’s efficiency analysis using metafrontier: application to conventional and organic cotton in Benin Ayédesso Marc Aurèle Adjobo Chabi Comparisons of unit’s efficiencies operate under different technologies remains an important issue in economic studies. This paper tries to shed light on the sensitivity of empirical results to the selection of the estimation method. The p… RUF-36049 2016 CC BY 4.0 4 Oct 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Effect of pretreatments and drying on nutrient content of orange fleshed sweet potato tubers and cowpea leaves used in Maswa district, Tanzania. Christerbel. Nicanuru Rural communities in Tanzania are increasing suffering from food shortage and malnutrition (Vitamin A deficiency, Protein energy malnutrition and Iron deficiency Anaemia). A household survey was conducted to determine the baseline situatio… RUF-35947 2016 CC BY 4.0 30 May 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
Theses & Dissertations Open Access A comparative analysis of the competitiveness of tilapia and catfish enterprises in Mbale Sub-region Eastern Uganda Halasi Gidongo Zech Uganda’s capture fisheries are dwindling in supplies. With a population growth rate of 3.2%, an expected annual consumption of 580,234 tonnes with supplies limited to only 330,000 tonnes, creates a consumption gap of above 240,000 tonnes p… RUF-35824 2014 CC BY 4.0 28 Jan 2016
