Working Document Series Open Access Attitude and experience of smallholder farmers towards potato crop intensification in southwestern Uganda J.G. Agea · R.R. Ainebyona · Gabriel Karubanga · J. Mugisha +1 more In Uganda, potato (Solanum tuberosum L) is a growing lucrative crop particularly in the densely populated rural areas of the country, whose production considerably limited the supply to markets owing to conservative production methods. The… RUF-40034 2023 CC BY 4.0 15 May 2023
Working Document Series Open Access The role of incubation in creating business options for youth and women in beef producing areas of Uganda M. Katta · B Nakaziba · E. Nsadhu · A Segawa +1 more This study reports how incubation contributed to creating alternative income generating business that counteract the detrimental activities of youth and women in the rangelands of Uganda. The youth and women were identified through sensiti… RUF-40025 2022 CC BY 4.0 19 Apr 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Reconnaissance of major challenges affecting poultry farming using participatory epidemiology methods in Jinja District, Uganda C. Adoch · L. Adokorach · T. Asiimwe · C. Ayebazibwe +10 more Herein we report the results of a Participatory Epidemiology (PE) exercise conducted to explore major challenges affecting poultry farming in Jinja District, Uganda. Non probability sampling was used to purposively select 5 commercial poul… RUF-40022 2022 CC BY 4.0 19 Apr 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Carbonized briquettes as a climate smart energy and business option for the beef value chain actors in the cattle corridor of Uganda B Agaba · J Bugeza · N. Kabanda · M. Katta +15 more Deforestation and charcoal burning have devastated forests in Uganda with current rates estimated at 80,000ha annually. One of the options for addressing this is out-scaling the use of carbonized briquettes. This option is attractive becau… RUF-40008 2022 CC BY 4.0 19 Apr 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Dissemination and adoption of climate-smart farming systems: A case of elite pasture production, agro-forestry and water management schemes in Uganda B Agaba · A Atuhaire · J Bugeza · N. Kabanda +14 more The Ugandan cattle corridor is not only a host to the oorest rural households characterized by severe livelihood challenges but also defined by poor soils, semi-arid to dry sub-humid climatic conditions with poorly distributed rainfall. Su… RUF-40005 2022 CC BY 4.0 19 Apr 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Farmer Field School Approach adapted for improved feed availability for beef cattle production in the cattle corridor in Uganda: A case study M. Allen · B. Bonitah · J. Bugeza · N. Kabanda +14 more Dissemination of knowledge and skills to farmers with high adoption rates has been attained in instances where Farmer Field School (FFS) have been adopted as part of the process. They were started by FAO staff in Indonesia in 1989 with t… RUF-40001 2022 CC BY 4.0 19 Apr 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Cost effectiveness of mechanized hay production for feeding beef cattle in the central and southwestern rangelands of Uganda B. Bonitah · J. Bugeza · N. Kabanda · M. Katta +12 more Significant decline in pasture productivity in the central and southwestern rangelands of Uganda in the past 20 years has led to rangeland rehabilitation interventions to sustain beef production. Here we report the results of a study condu… RUF-39996 2022 CC BY 4.0 19 Apr 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Investigation into the drying behaviour of Cocoyam (Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott) A. Gitau · O. Hense · B. Kulig · D. O. Mbuge +2 more This study provides an insight into the drying behaviour and the significance of controlling process settings during cocoyam drying to balance the needs of the food processor and the final consumer. The drying temperature and slice thickne… RUF-39981 2019 CC BY 4.0 29 Mar 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Effects of False Yam (Icacina oliviformis) tuber extracts at different soaking days on the mortality of Fall Armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) H. T. M. Ibrahim · A.K. Quainoo Fall armyworm has been identified to be one of the most damaging insect pests that attack maize plants at different developmental stages. Laboratory studies were carried out at the University for Development Studies in Ghana to identify th… RUF-39969 2019 CC BY 4.0 29 Mar 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Occurrence and distribution of viruses infecting groundnuts (Arachis hypogaea L) in Kenya N. Joyce · B. Mukoye · F. Stomeo · L. Torrance +2 more As well as providing food, animal feed and cash, groundnuts are important components of farming systems as they improve soil fertility. In Kenya, the current yields are well below potential and important constraints include the devastating… RUF-39968 2019 CC BY 4.0 29 Mar 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Serological and molecular detection of rice yellow mottle virus in western Kenya A. K. Adego · D. Fargette · E. Hebrard · B. Mukoye +4 more Rice production remains very low with yields ranging from 1.5-3.5 ton ha-1.The low yields are due abiotic and biotic constraints with pests and diseases being the most important. Rice yellow mottle disease (RYMD), caused by the Rice yellow… RUF-39963 2019 CC BY 4.0 28 Mar 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Prevalence of pineapple mealybug wilt disease in the Central region of Ghana F. Annor-Frempong · A.E. Bediako · J. Nyarko · G. Van der Pujie Mealybug wilt ofpineapple (MWP) disease is a major biotic constraint to the production ofpineapple in Ghana. The study assessed farmers’ awareness of MWP disease and their disease management practices in the Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abirem (KE… RUF-39955 2019 CC BY 4.0 28 Mar 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Maize farmers’ perceived benefits on use of drone technology for controlling fall armyworm in Northern Ghana S. Akaba This paper reviews use of drone technoloyg. It presents results of an exploratory study that involved 150 farmers in Ghana to explore their knowledge about drone technology, and its percieved benefits. Overall, 22% of the farmers were awar… RUF-39950 2019 CC BY 4.0 28 Mar 2023
Working Document Series Open Access RUFORUM promotes research on orphan crop [Macrotyloma geocarpum (Harms) Maréchal & Baudet] through support to graduate students S. Agbahoungba · A. Assogbadjo · E. Eric · R. Kakai-Glèlè +2 more development impact. Carnergie Corporation of New York has supported the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture, (RUFORUM) to ignite a new approach to graduate research that is hoped will have direct impact on agri… RUF-39948 2019 CC BY 4.0 28 Mar 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Evaluation of oleic acid rich groundnut lines for adaptation and resistance to foliar diseases in Malawi J. Mwololo Groundnut is an important oilseed crop for both food and nutrition security. The development of nutrient dense varieties including oleic acid to meet dietary needs in Africa is important. The study was undertaken to evaluate oleic acid ric… RUF-39941 2019 CC BY 4.0 28 Mar 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Marker-assisted breeding of selected native chickens in Mozambique and Uganda R. Costa · F. Dos Anjos · D.R. Kugonza · D. Okello +1 more Native chickens contribute significantly to the well-being of rural farming communities in low-income countries and particularly so in poverty stricken regions of Mozambique and Uganda by providing protein and micronutrients. These are spe… RUF-39940 2019 CC BY 4.0 28 Mar 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Advances in Breeding for Highland Cassava in Uganda T. Alicai · S. Angudubo · Y. Baguma · A. Bua +10 more Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz), a hugely popular staple crop in Uganda, is mostly grown at altitudes of ≤1200 meters above sea levels (ma.s.l). With Uganda’s rapid population growth i.e., increasing from 24 million in 2010, to 42 milli… RUF-39934 2019 CC BY 4.0 28 Mar 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Stakeholders’ preference and participation in the development of improved cowpea varieties: Implications for Cowpea breeding J. Afful · E. Afutu · M. Bosompem Cowpea is Ghana’s second-largest food legume. It is a vital source of plant protein, including minerals and amino acids that improve human nutrition and health. It plays a primary role in the livelihood of millions of relatively poor peopl… RUF-39921 2019 CC BY 4.0 23 Mar 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Preferences of consumers and their willingness to pay for cowpea variety traits: implications for breeding in Techiman Municipality, Ghana. E. Afutu · O.R. Coffie · S.K.N. Dadzie · I. Mbroh Cowpea is consumed in almost every home in Ghana and it provides the cheapest protein supplement to the urban and rural poor in Ghana. In order to design sustainable crop improvement programmes, consumers’ preferred traits of cowpea need t… RUF-39918 2019 CC BY 4.0 23 Mar 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Genetic variability and antimicrobial susceptibility of Escherichia coli isolates from household water sources in Northern Ghana F. Addy · O. Dufailu · E. Kichana In Ghana, especially the Northern Region, a significant proportion of the population rely on surface and other unimproved water sources. Consumption of water from such sources leads to the contraction of infectious diseases of public healt… RUF-39914 2019 CC BY 4.0 22 Mar 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Stands structure characterization, health and regeneration status of Adansonia digitata L. in agroforestry systems of northwest Benin E.A. Achille · H. Achille · V.S. Kolawole · A. Mariette +2 more The present study characterized the population structure and natural regeneration of stands of baobab in North-Western Benin. Data were collected using linear transects of 2 km x 50 m bands in three communes of the Atacora department. Two … RUF-39910 2019 CC BY 4.0 22 Mar 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Development and evaluation of manually operated vegetable transplanter for smallholder farmers K.A. Abdul · A. Karimu · F. Kumi Transplanting of vegetable seedlings with obsolete tools such as cutlasses and hoes is one of the greatest constraints to increasing vegetable production in Ghana. It makes the process slow, time consuming and tedious. A simple handheld ve… RUF-39903 2019 CC BY 4.0 22 Mar 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Cowpea seed systems in the Central Region of Ghana: Agronomic performance and yield S.N.T.T. Addy · M. Adu · E. Afutu · P.A. Asare +2 more Cowpea (Vigna Unguiculata L.Walp) is an essential legume crop in Ghana and mostly grown for its dry grains but the fresh leaves and pods are also consumed. The quality of seed determines the overall yield and market value of the final prod… RUF-39900 2019 CC BY 4.0 22 Mar 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Production and adoption of clean seed potato (Solanum tuberosum) by small scale farmers in Njoro Sub-county, Kenya L. Amwine · M. W. Mulu-Mutuku · A. O. Nkurumwa Potato (Solanum tuberosum) is the world’s most important root and tuber crop. It is a staple food crop for many families in East Africa, both in rural and urban. This is partly due to its competitive advantage over other food crops. For ex… RUF-39898 CC BY 4.0 22 Mar 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Understanding the dynamics of access to water for beef production and adoption of valley tanks in eight cattle corridor districts of Uganda N. W Nanyeenya The basic resources for beef cattle are pastures and water. It is estimated that for every TLU reared 21 litres of water per day are required. Ninety-five per cent of the beef consumed in Uganda is produced in the cattle corridor. Cattle m… RUF-39877 2023 CC BY 4.0 2 Mar 2023
