Brochures and Fact Sheets Open Access PhD in Agricultural and Rural Innovation Innovation systems thinking being a new discipline requires developing capacity at all levels of organisations involved in agricultural and rural development. The strategic starting point is the level that can influence and cause a multip… RUF-31671 2015 CC BY 4.0 14 Feb 2014
Brochures and Fact Sheets Open Access Masters in Research Methods Research methods, including statistics and biometry underlie effective applied science. Yet there is a decline in the number of professionals in these areas. Indeed studies done by the Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) in 2… RUF-31670 2015 CC BY 4.0 14 Feb 2014
Brochures and Fact Sheets Open Access Masters in Plant Breeding and Seed Systems Plant breeding, relying on judicious use of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture, has supplied adapted crop varieties to many countries across the globe and ensured food security. But because of limited capacity in Sub-Saharan … RUF-31669 2015 CC BY 4.0 14 Feb 2014
Brochures and Fact Sheets Open Access Masters in Agricultural Information & Communication Management Development of the programme at postgraduate level was strongly supported by the findings of a training needs assessment undertaken by RAIN in 2005. Firstly, it was established that agricultural professionals of all cadres in the ASARECA r… RUF-31668 2015 CC BY 4.0 14 Feb 2014
Newsletters Open Access The RUFORUM Monthly Newsletter, January 2014 RUF-31666 2014 CC BY 4.0 31 Jan 2014
Tenders, Procurement, and Expressions of Interest Open Access Bids for Video Teleconferencing Facilities RUFORUM has set aside funds for acquisition of Video Teleconferencing Facilities and, now invites bids for provision of the facilities. Only qualified bidders with proven experience of not less than 3 years will be considered. Interested … RUF-31665 2014 CC BY 4.0 17 Jan 2014
Books and Book Chapters Open Access Changing agricultural education from within: lessons and challenges from the go4it programme Willem Heemskerk · Washington Ochola · Mariana Wongtschowski From the foreword: "This book showcases the application of an ‘innovation systems’ perspective for transforming universities from within. The intention is to promote the mainstreaming of innovation systems thinking and practice in universi… RUF-31664 2013 CC BY 4.0 1 Jan 2014
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Comparison of Surface and Drip Irrigation Regimes for Banana (Musa AAA) cv. Grand Nain in Gezira, Sudan Ahmed Babiker Ahmed Khalifa The experiment was established in the Horticultural Research Centre Farm, Agricultural Research Corporation, Wad Medani, Sudan during16th November 2009 and 16th October 2011. The soil used on the experimental site is silty clay loam soils … RUF-31642 2012 CC BY 4.0 24 Dec 2013
Technical reports Open Access Maximizing RUFORUM’s Knowledge Management and Outreach Lisbeth Levey Knowledge management and information dissemination are major components of RUFORUM’s mission of improving postgraduate training and research in the institutions where RUFORUM works. RUFORUM asked for assistance in: 1) Planning and implemen… RUF-31639 CC BY 4.0 18 Nov 2013
Working Document Series Open Access Food Poverty among Pastoral Communities in Dryland Kenya D.M. Nyariki · V.O. Wasonga · A. Yazan Elhadi The dryland area of Kenya has the highest poverty incidence compared to other areas in the country; this is why poverty reduction has been a key government policy goal especially in these areas. These regions are predominantly inhabited by… RUF-31637 2012 CC BY 4.0 13 Nov 2013
Working Document Series Open Access Overview of Impact Indicators of Soybean Rust Resistant Varieties on Uganda's Economy B. Bashaasha · R. Kawuki · D. Nanfumba · T. Obua +1 more Herein, we document the contribution of soybean (Glycine max) genetic improvement to the economic changes at the community level in Uganda. We have illustrated the case of soybean rust, which has been, and continues to be the greatest obst… RUF-31636 2012 CC BY 4.0 13 Nov 2013
Working Document Series Open Access Development of Business Capacity and Organisation of Commercial Business of Farmer Based Organisations in the West Maprusi Distict in the Northern Intervention Zone in Ghana W. Amo-Awua · R. Tortoe This paper presents an analysis of stage 1 training service provided in the Northern Horticultural Zone to nine Farmer Based Organisations (FBO’s) in the West Mamprusi District of the Northern Region in Business Capacity Building from Octo… RUF-31631 2012 CC BY 4.0 9 Nov 2013
Working Document Series Open Access The Forum for Sustainable Agriculture in Africa: Genesis, Operations, and Future Prospects D.L. Okello · K. Senkosi The slow rate of agricultural development in Africa can largely be blamed on lack of functional relationships between technology/innovation generation centers, local farming communities, financial institutions and markets. The result has b… RUF-31628 2012 CC BY 4.0 9 Nov 2013
Working Document Series Open Access The Nature of Land Resource Ownership and Perceptions on its Management among Farming Families of South East Nigeria W. Doppler · O. Olajide Adeola Land has a cultural value in Nigeria in that its ownership cements the relationship of the owner with the community. But more importantly, land resource is critical to the livelihood of rural farmers because they depend on it for income an… RUF-31625 2012 CC BY 4.0 9 Nov 2013
Working Document Series Open Access Strengthening Capacities of Agricultural Communities to Adapt to Climate Change in Bukinda Sub County, Kabele District J.G.M. Majaliwa · R.L. Mwerera · R.L. Tabuti This project, carried out as a follow-up to M.Sc thesis research, aimed at addressing issues identified as climate change priorities was a direct result of the urgent climate change adaptation priorities identified in Kabale district durin… RUF-31622 2012 CC BY 4.0 4 Nov 2013
Working Document Series Open Access Viability and Welfare Implications of Project Supported Small and Medium Agribusiness Enterprises in Malawi L. Mtsitsi The study intends to determine the viability of group based enterprises that have accessed microfinance services in Malawi. In addition, the study is also tracing the impact of such accessibility on the welfare of individual members of the… RUF-31617 2012 CC BY 4.0 24 Oct 2013
Working Document Series Open Access Impact of Farm-Gate Price on Food Security in Ludewa District of Iringa Region, Tanzania F.T.M. Kilima · B. Maonga · M.B. Mbise · B. Mloza +2 more Tanzania is not drought prone, but food insecurity in the country is both transitory and chronic in nature. Agriculture which is the backbone of the country’s economy is the main sector that can solve the problem of food insecurity especia… RUF-31615 2012 CC BY 4.0 24 Oct 2013
Working Document Series Open Access Citrus Market Access in Kyoga Plains Agricultural Zone in Uganda E. Chilembwe · G. Elepu · H. Kongai · M.B. Kwapata +2 more Horticulture is among the fastest growing agricultural subsectors in Uganda. However, limited attention has been given to the strategic marketing of its produce. Therefore this study is assessing the effect of institutional, infrastructura… RUF-31608 2012 CC BY 4.0 24 Oct 2013
Working Document Series Open Access Micro Credit Intervention in Rural Poor Households and Its Effects on Household Vulnerability to Poverty J.M. Kiiru Empirical studies have suggested the possibility of fuelling vulnerability among households by microfinance programmes through indebting the poor. Hulme and Mosley (1996) found that there exists a tradeoff between changes in income and vul… RUF-31602 2012 CC BY 4.0 24 Oct 2013
Working Document Series Open Access Microfinance and the Growth of Small-Scale Agribusinesses in Malawi J.K. Dzanja This research is investigating the impact of microfinance institutions on the ability to enhance the local credit systems and performance of the small and medium enterprises in Malawi. The focus of the assessment will be on agricultural gr… RUF-31600 2012 CC BY 4.0 24 Oct 2013
Working Document Series Open Access Assessment of Goat Production Systems and Social-Economic Factors Affecting Demand of Goats and Goat Meat in Malawi F. Chimwemwe Chigwa Little information exists of demand parameters for goats and goat meat despite seasonality of the demand. Demand for goat meat in Malawi is high during religious festivals, cultural celebrations and when households are food insecure. Food … RUF-31598 2012 CC BY 4.0 24 Oct 2013
Working Document Series Open Access Impact of Microfinance on the Performance of Small-Scale Agribusinesses in Malawi: A Case Study of PRIDE Malawi Limited in Lilongwe District J.C. Chetama · J. Dzanja · S. Gondwe · D. Maliro Access to finance is one of the major constraints to the growth of small scale enterprises in Malawi. This study is analysing the performance of agribusiness enterprises that are accessing microfinance facilities in Malawi. In addition, th… RUF-31596 2012 CC BY 4.0 24 Oct 2013
Working Document Series Open Access Institute of Indigenous Knowledge (IIK) Options for Food Security through Diversity Anke Weisheit This paper describes the rationale and approaches used to establish an Institute of Indigenous Knowledge in Uganda. The process involved a four year process including internship with local herbalists in Uganda. RUF-31591 2012 CC BY 4.0 24 Oct 2013
Journal articles Open Access Identification of Near-Isogenic Lines Resistance to Rice Yellow Mottle Virtus R. Akromah · A. Jaw · M.N. Ndjionndjop · Y. Séré Rice yellow mottle virus (RYMV) is a serious disease in rice production in the lowland and irrigated ecologies. A study was conducted to examine the resistance of rice (Oryza sp.) lines RYMV. One hundred near-isogenic lines (NILs) from BC2… RUF-31588 2012 CC BY 4.0 10 Oct 2013
Working Document Series Open Access Identification of QTL’s Linked for Resistance to Maize Cob Rot Caused by Fusarium graminearum in Tropical Maize G. Asea · P. Gibson · P. Okori · L. Tembo Maize cob rots caused by Fusarium graminearum cause yield losses and quality as a result of produced mycotoxins. Developing varieties resistant to cob rots is an alternative strategy that is practical and provides better insurance for the … RUF-31579 2012 CC BY 4.0 9 Oct 2013
