Working Document Series Open Access Sesame economic profitability analysis in Koulikoro area, Kolokani district, Mali M. Diallo · F. O. Fofana · B. Karambé · Dagnoko. Sokona +1 more Sesame, an industrial crop grown mostly on poor soils with low yields, is a key crop in Mali. The sector represents a source of income through its strong demand on the national and international scale and because it occupies an important p… RUF-40755 2019 CC BY 4.0 21 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 Pig value chain in Uganda: Considering smallholders’ functional upgrading prospects S. W. Kalule · J. Mugonya · E.K. Ndyomugyenyi Pig production and marketing have the potential to accelerate Uganda’s economic development through the improvement of the family welfare of smallholder farmers and provision of employment. However, this potential is undermined by systemic… RUF-39747 2018 CC BY 4.0 16 Jan 2023
Journal articles Open Access GPRS Sensor Node Battery Life Span Prediction Based on Received Signal Quality: Experimental Study J. Habiyaremye · K. Jayavel · S. Kumaran · Emmanuel Masabo +2 more Nowadays with the evolution of Internet of Things (IoT), building a network of sensors for measuring data from remote locations requires a good plan considering a lot of parameters including power consumption. A Lot of communication techno… RUF-39624 2020 CC BY 4.0 9 Sep 2022
Journal articles Open Access Effect of market information quality, sharing and utilisation on the innovation behaviour of smallholder pig producers S. W. Kalule · J. Mugonya · E.K. Ndyomugyenyi Although pig farming can accelerate Uganda’s economic development, the value chain is undeveloped with poorly organized informal markets. Buyers take advantage of farmers paying low prices, pointing to the poor quality of pigs and pork. Fa… RUF-39326 2021 CC BY 4.0 14 Jul 2021
Journal articles Open Access Participation of Small-Scale Farmers in Collective Marketing of Potato in Molo Sub County, Nakuru County, Kenya M. W. Mulu-Mutuku · A. O. Nkurumwa · L. Nyasulu Engaging in high value potato (Solanum tuberosum) markets is one important strategy which can assist small scale farmers to increase food security and move out of poverty. Collective marketing has been identified as one of the best strateg… RUF-39240 2019 CC BY 4.0 21 Apr 2021
Working Document Series Open Access GIS mapping of informal fish trade routes used by traders between Malawi and neighbouring countries S. Chimatiro · Z. Dulanya · E. Kaunda · E. Mwathunga +1 more The study focused at mapping of informal fish routes used by fish traders in cross border fish trade between Malawi and neighboring countries. A route labelling method using questionnaire survey and observation as described by Ramming (200… RUF-38927 2018 CC BY 4.0 16 Dec 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Measurement of constraints’ influence on cassava value chain development and commercialization in Migori County, Kenya E. Gathungu · I. M. Kariuki · G. C. Ngenoh Cassava is perceived fictitiously as a poor man’s crop under neglect from most of the African farmers. But then, it has been noticed that it is consumed by both the rich and the poor, young and the elderly people under various settlement s… RUF-38923 2018 CC BY 4.0 16 Dec 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Characterizing cassava marketing value chain in Kenya: A review D. Kilalo · W. O. Kosura · A. W. Mwang’ombe · H. Nyanganga +1 more This paper reviews the cassava value chain with an aim of characterizing the value chain by focusing on the marketing part of the value chain, the actors, and marketing channels. The data used in this review were obtained from secondary so… RUF-38489 2018 CC BY 4.0 12 Aug 2020
Working Document Series Open Access An analysis of the profitability and factors driving farmers’ decisions to produce bioethanol from cassava in Northern Uganda J Ilukor · J. Mugisha · Settumba Mukasa · D. Opolot The study examined profitability of producing bioethanol from cassava among smallholder farmers in northern Uganda. Although small scale production of bioethanol was found to be profitable, selling cassava dry chips was found to be more pr… RUF-38485 2018 CC BY 4.0 12 Aug 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Characterization of fish markets for small-scale farmers in Kenya J. G. Maina A study was done to determine the characteristics of fish markets for small-scale fish farmers in four Counties in Kenya, namely, Kirinyaga, Busia, Kakamega and Migori. The objectives of the study were to i) assess the social-economic char… RUF-38482 2018 CC BY 4.0 12 Aug 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Enhancing pig production and marketing for smallholder farmers in Northern Uganda D. Mutetikka · E.K. Ndyomugyenyi · W. Odongo · D.M. Okello +2 more Pig production is suited to smallholder production because pigs have unique characteristics such as faster growth rates, ability to be kept on small pieces of land, high multiplication rates, ability to feed on many feedstuffs, and pig pro… RUF-38480 2018 CC BY 4.0 12 Aug 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Economic analysis of Consumer demand for indigenous chicken eggs in Kenya E. K. Bett · L.W. Kabuage · C. Ndenga The World Health Organization recommends a daily protein requirement of 55 grams per person to avert health and nutritional related problems. Indigenous chicken eggs have the potential to supply these proteins in developing countries where… RUF-38478 2018 CC BY 4.0 12 Aug 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Marketing extension needs for sesame farmers in Sheikan locality of North Kordofan State, Sudan B. S. Gaafar · H. M. Rawia The main objective of this study was to determine marketing extension needs for sesame farmers in Sheikan locality in Sudan. Two stage sampling technique was used. The first stage was the selection of eight villages and the second stage wa… RUF-38475 2018 CC BY 4.0 12 Aug 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Historical analysis of Government policies and programmes on pastoral livestock marketing in Kenya: lessons for future prospects B. H Dabasso · P. Irungu · V.O. Wasonga Government policies and programmes have profound importance in triggering national economic growth and promoting sustainable livelihoods. A review of policies and programmes, therefore, provides valuable insights for guiding future Governm… RUF-38364 2018 CC BY 4.0 13 Jul 2020
Journal articles Open Access Smallholder farmers’ decision and level of participation in the potato market in Uganda A. Kasharu · E. Katungi · H. Kyomugisha · J. Mugisha +1 more Smallholder potato farmers in Uganda face many production and marketing challenges including limited access to markets and low surpluses for sale into the market. This study sought to underscore the factors that influence smallholder farme… RUF-37890 2014 CC BY 4.0 16 Apr 2019
Journal articles Open Access Potato market access, marketing efficiency and on-farm value addition in Uganda H. Kyomugisha · J. Mugisha · C. Sebatta Understanding barriers to market access for smallholder farmers and their marketing ef- ficiency when they participate in agricultural value chains is key to unlocking the market potential and overcoming market failures. This study aimed a… RUF-37888 2018 CC BY 4.0 16 Apr 2019
Journal articles Open Access Potential determinants of profits and market efficiency of potato market chains in Uganda H. Kyomugisha · J. Mugisha · C. Sebatta Purpose – The study aimed at understanding the level of inefficiencies in the potato market chain. Farmers sell potato to traders but continue to complain of limited market access and low profits. The purpose of this paper is to determine … RUF-37886 2017 CC BY 4.0 16 Apr 2019
Theses & Dissertations Open Access MARKET PARTICIPATION OF SMALLHOLDER CASSAVA PROCESSORS IN NORTH AND NORTH EASTERN UGANDA Winnifred Ajok Smallholder cassava farmers in Uganda face many production and marketing challenges including limited access to markets, high transportation costs and low sales volumes for unprocessed fresh cassava. In order to overcome these limitations,… RUF-37169 2017 CC BY 4.0 20 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Effectiveness of mobile phone supported market information dissemination in promoting Agricultural marketing in Northern Uganda J.A. Apili · Y. Jemal · D. Ongeng Over three-thirds of farmers in Uganda are subsistence farmers and market less than 10 percent of their output. The high cost of marketing is one of the reasons for remaining at the subsistence level. An appropriate agricultural market inf… RUF-37110 2016 CC BY 4.0 19 Sep 2017
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Determinants of market participation for smallholder indigenous chicken farmers in Gulu District Irene Lynette Akidi RUF-36756 2017 CC BY 4.0 31 Aug 2017
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Market participation of smallholder cassava processors in north and north eastern Uganda Winnifred Ajok Smallholder cassava farmers in Uganda face many production and marketing challenges including limited access to markets, high transportation costs and low sales volumes for unprocessed fresh cassava. In order to overcome these limitations,… RUF-36729 2016 CC BY 4.0 26 Jul 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Processing of leafy plant fibres in Swaziland for multiple end uses M.T. Masarirambi · T.T. Mkhonta · D.A. Otieno · J.M. Thwala +2 more Natural resources have a potential to contribute to national economies, particularly in developing countries. The handcraft sector in Swaziland relies on sisal fibres, which however, are restrictive due to their poor wearable properties. T… RUF-36447 2016 CC BY 4.0 26 Oct 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Sensory quality and safety of taste enhancers commercialized in southern and central Benin: A stakeholder prospective D.J. Hounhouigan · M.H. Hounhouigan · A.R. Linnemann · Y.E. Madodé +1 more Consumers of Afitin, a traditional condiment obtained from fermented African locust bean cotyledons, recently started to notice that the product is produced by secretly incorporating soya beans in the recipe. Consequently, reputation of th… RUF-36440 2016 CC BY 4.0 26 Oct 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Impact of capital inflows on the real exchange rate in Uganda S.A. Mayambala This study investigated the impact of capital inflows on the real exchange rate in Uganda for the period 1987-2000. Time series data were obtained from annual and quarterly reports of the Bank of Uganda, Ministry of Finance Planning and Ec… RUF-36423 2016 CC BY 4.0 26 Oct 2016
