Journal articles Open Access Social-Cognitive Factors Influencing Household Decisions to Grow OrangeFleshed Sweet Potato in Uganda F.B. Matsiko · S. Ndaula · H. Sseguya This study examined the role of social-cognitive factors in farmers’ decisions to cultivate orange-fleshed sweetpotato as a food-based approach to alleviating vitamin A deficiency among rural households in Uganda. Cross-sectional survey da… RUF-39513 2020 CC BY 4.0 11 Mar 2022
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Psychosocial factors in rural smallholder farmers’ decisions to accept orange-fleshed Sweet potato in Uganda S. Ndaula With vitamin A deficiency enduring as a major public health concern in many developing countries, orange-fleshed sweetpotato (OFSP) continues to be promoted as a food- based alleviation strategy for the deficiency. It is also noteworthy th… RUF-39512 2022 CC BY 4.0 11 Mar 2022
Journal articles Open Access Impact of agricultural credit access on agricultural productivity among Maize and Rice smallholder farmers in Rwanda E. Bett · I. Macharia · E. Majiwa · N. Taremwa This paper assesses the impact of access to agricultural credit on the agricultural productivity of 422 smallholder farmers that cultivate maize or rice in the Western and Eastern province of Rwanda. Stratified, simple random and convenien… RUF-39511 2021 CC BY 4.0 7 Mar 2022
Journal articles Open Access The contestations of diversity, culture and commercialization: why tissue culture technology alone cannot solve the banana Xanthomonas wilt problem in central Uganda A. O. Bonaventure · P. Kibwika · E. Kikulwe · F.B. Kyazze +1 more Several initiatives by the Government of Uganda, Research Institutes and CGIAR centers have promoted the use of tissue culture (TC) banana technology as an efective means of providing clean planting material to reduce the spread of Banana … RUF-39509 2022 CC BY 4.0 7 Mar 2022
Journal articles Open Access Characterization of smallholder farmer households and financial institutions in the southern province of Rwanda E. Bett · S. K. Kim · I. Macharia · N. Taremwa Improving financial inclusion and access to agricultural credit for smallholder farmers in Africa is vital in meeting the challenges of increasing global food demands. Various international organizations and governments on the continent ha… RUF-39507 2021 CC BY 4.0 7 Mar 2022
Journal articles Open Access Characterization of smallholder farmers and agricultural credit institutions in Rwanda E. Bett · I. Macharia · N. Taremwa The significance of access to agricultural credit in perpetuating agricultural productivity is unquestionable, because it is a means to achieving optimal productivity. The minimization of any barriers to agricultural credit access should, … RUF-39505 2021 CC BY 4.0 7 Mar 2022
Journal articles Open Access Past and future land use/land cover changes from multi-temporal Landsat imagery in Mpologoma catchment, eastern Uganda J. Bunyangha · A. Egeru · N.N. Gichuki · M.G.J. Majaliwa +1 more Land use/cover (LULC) change is a major concern in Africa’s river basins and policy makers, environmentalists and other stakeholders tackling biodiversity and sustainable development issues in these watersheds require accurate information … RUF-39497 2021 CC BY 4.0 25 Feb 2022
Journal articles Open Access Attitudes and preferences of traditional farmers toward reproductive biotechnology application for improved indigenous pig production in Zambia R. Abigaba · E. S. Mwaanga · W. N. M. M. Mwenya · P. H. Nyanga +1 more Background and Aim: Pig production remains crucial to the livelihood of farmers in Zambia. However, low production continues to undermine efforts to reduce animal protein deficit; hence, the need emerges to improve production through biote… RUF-39496 2022 CC BY 4.0 25 Feb 2022
Journal articles Open Access Effect of Pretreatments and Drying Methods on Physical and Microstructural Properties of Potato Flour A. Buzera · E. Gikundi · I. Orina · D. N. Sila This study evaluated the effects of pretreatments (blanching (60 and 95 °C) and boiling) and drying methods (freeze-drying and oven drying) on the quality characteristics of potato flour derived from three potato varieties, namely, Shangi,… RUF-39480 2022 CC BY 4.0 18 Feb 2022
Journal articles Open Access Consumers fear for novel food processing technologies: An application of food technology neophobia scale in the consumption of processed milk products in Northern Uganda W. Odongo · R. Okello · D. Ongeng New food processing technologies are continuously being introduced in the food industry due to the potential benefits such as longer product shelf life, convenience, sensory appeal, and nutritional superiority. Despite their potential bene… RUF-39475 2022 CC BY 4.0 14 Feb 2022
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Systèmes de culture et durabilité des pratiques agricoles au Sud-Kivu (République Démocratique du Congo) S. N. Serge le temps à travers cette plume pour exprimer ma reconnaissance et sympathie à toutes les personnes tant physiques que morales qui m’ont soutenu dans ce cheminement. Tout d’abord à toi l’agneau de la rédemption, Jésus de Nazareth pour ta mo… RUF-39473 2021 CC BY 4.0 4 Feb 2022
Working Document Series Open Access Assessment of the suitability of pineapple waste as feedstock for vermicomposting R. Kambugu · N. Kiggundu · Allan John. Komakech · Gilbert John Miito +1 more Declining soil fertility is a challenge to sustainable agricultural production in sub-Saharan Africa. However, large volumes of agricultural waste are generated from pineapples that could be converted into soil conditioners through vermico… RUF-39471 2021 CC BY 4.0 4 Feb 2022
Journal articles Open Access High-density grazing in southern Africa: Inspiration by nature leads to conservation? A.C. Franke · E. Kotzé High-density grazing is a form of rangeland management aiming to strategically mimic the ways grasslands are utilized by grazers in natural situations. It aims to regenerate grasslands by improving soil and vegetation productivity and dive… RUF-39470 2022 CC BY 4.0 3 Feb 2022
Journal articles Open Access Determinants of quality-based payments for livestock in conflict-prone areas in Kenya M. Hauser · J. Mugonya The mechanisms influencing livestock pricing in Kenya are well studied. The determinants of quality-based payments on markets in conflict-affected areas, however, are hardly documented. In this paper, we offer a deeper understanding of tra… RUF-39467 2022 CC BY 4.0 3 Feb 2022
Journal articles Open Access Soil Macroinvertebrate Response to Paddy Rice Farming Pathways in Mpologoma Catchment, Uganda J. Bunyangha · A. Egeru · N.N. Gichuki · J.G.M. Majaliwa +1 more Agricultural practices play a major role in influencing soil fauna abundance and diversity. Interest in these practices has increased owing to the growing need for sustainable agricultural systems in this era of increasing agricultural int… RUF-39465 2022 CC BY 4.0 27 Jan 2022
Journal articles Open Access Soil Macroinvertebrate Response to Paddy Rice Farming Pathways in Mpologoma Catchment, Uganda J Bunyangah · A. Egeru · N.N. Gichuki · A.W. Muthumbi Agricultural practices play a major role in influencing soil fauna abundance and diversity. Interest in these practices has increased owing to the growing need for sustainable agricultural systems in this era of increasing agricultural int… RUF-39464 2022 CC BY 4.0 27 Jan 2022
Theses & Dissertations Open Access FARMER LEARNING BEHAVIOUR: A CASE OF THE STUDENT-TO-FARMER UNIVERSITY OUTREACH OF GULU UNIVERSITY IN UGANDA S. W. Kalule Globally, a dominant discourse on policy reforms for the higher education sector has called for universities to prioritize community outreach services. However, concerns exist in student outreach formats that they might not be yielding the… RUF-39455 2021 CC BY 4.0 27 Jan 2022
Journal articles Open Access Smallholder Farmers’ resource allocation decisions in a Maize-farming system under climate risks in Malawi S. Gbegbelegbe · K. Machila · R. Magreta · J. Mangisoni +1 more Using household data from Lilongwe districts, along with crop phenology, agronomic management and climatic data from Chitedze Research Station, the Target-MOTAD and DSSAT-CSM models examined the resource allocation decisions of smallholder… RUF-39454 2021 CC BY 4.0 20 Dec 2021
Journal articles Open Access Value Chain Analysis for Ziziphus spina - christi in Sheikan Locality, North Kordofan State, Sudan O. E. A. Abdelkareem · H. A. Abdelrhman · Ibrahim M. El-Mugheira · M. El. S. Eltahir +3 more Fruit of Ziziphus spina christi (Nabag) plays an important role in the malnutrition prevention, fresh eaten or left to dry for later consumption. This study was conducted in Shiekan Locality, North Kordofan State, Sudan in 2019. The aim of… RUF-39451 2021 CC BY 4.0 11 Dec 2021
Journal articles Open Access Perceived Effects of Climate Change and Extreme Weather Events on Forests and Forest-Based Livelihoods in Malawi F. D. Babalola · P. W. Chirwa · H. L. W. Chisale · S. O. M. Manda The emerging risks and impacts of climate change and extreme weather events on forest ecosystems present significant threats to forest-based livelihoods. Understanding climate change and its consequences on forests and the livelihoods of f… RUF-39442 2021 CC BY 4.0 11 Dec 2021
Journal articles Open Access E-learning platforms and security mechanisms used by educational institutions in Kampala, Uganda J. E. Agaba · J.T. Lubega · Drake Patrick Mirembe · H. Mpirirwe COVID-19 pandemic accelerated consumptions of e-services in the Ugandan education sector. This study aims at establishing the type of e-learning platforms adopted by educational institutions in Kampala and evaluate the appropriateness of t… RUF-39441 2021 CC BY 4.0 11 Dec 2021
Books and Book Chapters Open Access UNFINISHED JOURNEY: Memories of the road travelled E. Adipala · Megan Lindow This book is dedicated to... My father (Boniface Edimu), my mother (Polina Atim), Ada Adongo, Imata Amayo and my uncle Stanley Ewalu – all of whom sacrificed so much to send me to school. My sisters – who did not get the opportunity to go… RUF-39438 2019 CC BY 4.0 7 Dec 2021
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Socio-cultural factors influencing Farmer use of Tissue Culture Banana Seed in Central Uganda L. Mulugo Banana, a major food and income security crop in Uganda is severely threatened by the Banana Xanthomonas Wilt (BXW) disease. Use of disease-free planting material such as tissue culture (TC) banana is a key intervention in control of the d… RUF-39435 2021 CC BY 4.0 15 Oct 2021
Journal articles Open Access Seed Security Factors Driving Farmer Decisions on Uptake of Tissue Culture Banana Seed in Central Uganda P. Kibwika · E. Kikulwe · F.B. Kyazze · L. Mulugo +1 more Despite the promotion of tissue culture (TC) banana to curb the spread of diseases, farmer use of such quality planting material remains low. This study utilizes the Double-Hurdle model on cross-sectional data of 174 banana farmers in Cent… RUF-39434 2020 CC BY 4.0 11 Oct 2021
Journal articles Open Access Unravelling technology-acceptance factors influencing farmer use of banana tissue culture planting materials in Central Uganda S. Ajambo · P. Kibwika · E. Kikulwe · F.B. Kyazze +2 more Effective management of plant health is fundamental for food and income security to meet the growing demands of local and global markets. This however requires farmers’ adequate access to quality planting materials under the prevailing con… RUF-39433 2019 CC BY 4.0 11 Oct 2021
