Journal articles Open Access Econometric Modelling of Rural Farm Household Credit Allocation in Kakamega County, Kenya E. W. Gathungu · A. M. Kalio · J. T. Mukhwami Enhanced household access to credit is essential in boosting the performance of small and medium enterprises in developing nations. Despite the role played by micro-finance in enhancing access to credit among poor rural households, there i… RUF-39221 2020 CC BY 4.0 1 Apr 2021
Journal articles Open Access Role of networking capability, socio-economic and institutional characteristics on adoption tendencies of clean seed potato agri-enterprises in Central Rift Valley, Kenya O.I. Ayuya · E. O. Gido · A. M. Kibe · M. Mwangi +1 more Even though quality of seed is a major yield determinant in potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) production and global food security, inadequate availability of and access to high quality (certified) seed is a major challenge to potato producers … RUF-39213 2020 CC BY 4.0 26 Mar 2021
Journal articles Open Access Inclusion of Yeast Cultures (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) to Dairy Cows’ Urea-Treated Rice Straw Diets Improves Mozzarella Cheese Processing and Yield B.O. Bebe · O. B. Kashongwe · S. Odera · P. M. Simiyu This research paper addresses the hypothesis that adding yeast cultures (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) to urea-treated cereal crop residues could improve milk composition to the level of milk produced on pastures for the manufacture of Mozzare… RUF-39209 2020 CC BY 4.0 26 Mar 2021
Journal articles Open Access Oil-Gas and Environmental Nexus: Impact of Human Actions on selected Soil Physicochemical Parameters in Port Harcourt and its environment, Nigeria E. Ibisime · W.P. Muyoma · L. Odokuma · R. Ramkat Impact of oil and gas activities on quality of soil in Port Harcourt and its environments was assessed. The study evaluates levels of physicochemical parameters associated with oil and gas industry in soils of 9 locations in Port Harcourt … RUF-39069 2018 CC BY 4.0 26 Feb 2021
Journal articles Open Access Effects of compound fertilizer and canola green manure on nutrient use efficiency, growth and yield of potato tuber (Solanum tuberosum L.) in Nakuru, Kenya M. K. Charimbu · N. Iraboneye · N.W. Mungai Unbalanced fertilization is a problem affecting potato production in Kenya, where continuous use of nitrogen-phosphorus fertilizer (diammonium phosphate: DAP) has led to depletion of other macro and micronutrients. Hence, the need to asses… RUF-39065 2020 CC BY 4.0 26 Feb 2021
Journal articles Open Access Farmer-preferred learning methods and utilised teaching approaches by Egerton University, Kenya N.W. Mungai · M. Mutuku · E. O. Ondiege Universities are centres of frontier knowledge and skills, with the capacity to transform communities,when appropriately and adequately transmitted to users. The aim of this paper was to compare farmer-preferred learning methods and those … RUF-39062 2020 CC BY 4.0 26 Feb 2021
Working Document Series Open Access Disentangling the complex epidemiology of African swine fever in Uganda: A product of inter-Higher Education Institutions collaboration C. Masembe · J. F. Mayega · V. Muwanika · P. Ogweng Despite the significant contribution of pig industry to livestock economy and food security in sub Saharan Africa, it is faced with the devastating African swine fever (ASF) disease that kills up to 100% of infected pigs in both commercial… RUF-38994 2018 CC BY 4.0 24 Feb 2021
Journal articles Open Access Factors Influencing Genomic Prediction Accuracies of Tropical Maize Resistance to Fall Armyworm and Weevils S Agbahoungba · G. Asea · A. Badji · A. Bararyenya +14 more Genomic selection (GS) can accelerate variety improvement when training set (TS) size and its relationship with the breeding set (BS) are optimized for prediction accuracies (PAs) of genomic prediction (GP) models. Sixteen GP algorithms we… RUF-38958 2020 CC BY 4.0 7 Feb 2021
Journal articles Open Access In vitro bioavailability-based assessment of the contribution of wild fruits and vegetables to household dietary iron requirements among rural households in a developing country setting: The case of Acholi Subregion of Uganda S. Elolu · L. Okidi · D. Ongeng · J. D. Tuyizere Wild fruits and vegetables (WFV) are believed to contain substantial quantities of micronutrients and are commonly consumed in rural areas of developing countries endowed with natural vegetation. Previous studies that provided evidence on … RUF-38952 2021 CC BY 4.0 25 Jan 2021
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 Processing qualities of potato varieties grown in Uganda: A brief review A. Atukwase · N. H. Bahati-Kajunju · J. Mugisha · A.G. Tumuhimbise Uganda is the third largest producer of potato (Solanum tuberosum) in East Africa beside Rwanda and Kenya. With its highland areas where most of potato is produced, Uganda is well placed to benefit from the regional growing demand for pota… RUF-38896 2018 CC BY 4.0 16 Dec 2020
Working Document Series Open Access From the lab to land: Taking postharvest management solutions to horticultural farmers through aggregation centers J. Ambuko · E. M. Amwoka · G. Chemining’wa · M. Hutchinson +3 more High postharvest losses (PHL) which is estimated to be 30% of the food produced for human consumption, is one of the current global challenges that requires urgent attention. Over the years there has been substantial research to address PH… RUF-38891 2018 CC BY 4.0 15 Dec 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Postharvest training in Kenya: Universities’ role to address the knowledge and skills gap in postharvest management J. Ambuko Over the years, agricultural training and research in Universities and research organizations has focused on increasing crop production. This has been achieved over the years through breeding high yielding varieties; development of good ag… RUF-38890 2018 CC BY 4.0 15 Dec 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Contribution of non-wood forest products in income and livelihood of rural communities in the dry lands of Central Darfur State, Sudan A. M. A Alnazeer · Y. A. R. Elamin · Mustafa Hasabelrasoul Fadlelmula Non-wood forest products (NWFPs) have a considerable contribution to the livelihood systems and local economies of rural and urban societies. This study attempted to provide information on the contribution of NWFPs to the income of the rur… RUF-38889 2018 CC BY 4.0 15 Dec 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Aligning University graduates and agribusiness opportunities to African agricultural transformation E. Ohanwusi · P.L. Woomer African universities provide tremendous expertise in the areas of agricultural science but too many of their graduates have difficulty in applying these skills within business workplaces. This is attributed to disparity between the growth … RUF-38885 2018 CC BY 4.0 14 Dec 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Opportunities and challenges of private sector female managers in the south west region of Cameroon E. Chiamti · S. Ekume Etomes · E. L. Molua This paper examines the challenges faced by female managers in the south west region of Cameroon and the opportunities open to them. Female managers were classified as entrepreneurs/business owners and employees in enterprises. Data were o… RUF-38861 2018 CC BY 4.0 9 Dec 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Harnessing public–private partnership to enhance practical-oriented graduate training in fisheries and aquaculture in Sub-Saharan Africa B. C. Abebe · A. D. Adamneh · P. Akoll · S. Drexler +12 more Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) are hubs of knowledge generation and innovations to drive community development towards achieving African Aspirations laid down in the AU Agenda 2063. Student centered learning, supported with experient… RUF-38857 2018 CC BY 4.0 9 Dec 2020
Journal articles Open Access Farmer Preference of Cassava Cultivars in Eastern Uganda: A Choice Beyond Disease Resistance F. Kasule · S.B. Mukasa · Clever Mukuze · A. W. Mwang’ombe +4 more The cassava breeding program in Uganda has released many improved cultivars resistant/tolerant to cassava brown streak disease (CBSD) and cassava mosaic disease (CMD). However, many farmers have continued to use cultivars that are suscepti… RUF-38835 2020 CC BY 4.0 5 Dec 2020
Newsletters Open Access RUFORUM Weekly Musa Nada RUFORUM Weekly is a weekly digest of news, events, publications and opportunities relevant to higher education in Africa. It is compiled and published by the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture, and shared with… RUF-38833 2020 CC BY 4.0 27 Nov 2020
Journal articles Open Access Evaluation of the airflow characteristics, cooling kinetics and quality keeping performances of various internal plastic liners in pomegranate fruit packaging A. Ambaw · T. M. Berry · R. Lufu · Linus Opara Umezuruike There is a trade-off to be optimised carefully as plastic liners deal with postharvest cooling processes as well as the produce quality and sustainability requirements. Understanding the implementation of plastic liners in the fresh fruit … RUF-38826 2020 CC BY 4.0 7 Nov 2020
Journal articles Open Access Evaluation of the airflow characteristics, cooling kinetics and quality keeping performances of various internal plastic liners in pomegranate fruit packaging A. Ambaw · T. M. Berry · R. Lufu · Linus Opara Umezuruike There is a trade-off to be optimised carefully as plastic liners deal with postharvest cooling processes as well as the produce quality and sustainability requirements. Understanding the implementation of plastic liners in the fresh fruit … RUF-38825 2020 CC BY 4.0 7 Nov 2020
Journal articles Open Access Evaluation of the airflow characteristics, cooling kinetics and quality keeping performances of various internal plastic liners in pomegranate fruit packaging A. Ambaw · T. M. Berry · R. Lufu · Linus Opara Umezuruike There is a trade-off to be optimised carefully as plastic liners deal with postharvest cooling processes as well as the produce quality and sustainability requirements. Understanding the implementation of plastic liners in the fresh fruit … RUF-38824 2020 CC BY 4.0 7 Nov 2020
Journal articles Open Access Factors influencing implementation of bylaws on sustainable crop intensification: Evidence from potatoes in southwestern Uganda P. Kibwika · H. Makuma-Massa · V. Manyong · P. Nampala +1 more The study examined the factors for the successful implementation of bylaws on sustainable crop intensification. The study used the new institutionalism theory to examine the implementation of bylaws in the potato cropping system in southwe… RUF-38822 2020 CC BY 4.0 6 Nov 2020
Journal articles Open Access Aboveground tree carbon stocks in West African semi-arid ecosystems: Dominance patterns, size class allocation and structural drivers Expedit E. Ago · Sylvanus Mensah · F Noulékoun The importance of terrestrial ecosystems for carbon sequestration and climate regulation is acknowledged globally. However, the underlying structural drivers are still not well un- derstood, particularly across distinct tropical forest eco… RUF-38817 2020 CC BY 4.0 3 Nov 2020
Journal articles Open Access How social capital can inform targeting formal social safety net interventions in vulnerable communities in eastern Ethiopia: an ethnographic case study S. E. Getachew · Jemal Yousuf Hassen · P. Kibwika · B. B. Obaa Safety nets in Ethiopia are targeted and delivered in a context in which informal social capital practices also operate. But the role of social relations is largely overlooked in welfare programming. Understanding how social capital is mob… RUF-38815 2020 CC BY 4.0 16 Oct 2020
