Journal articles Open Access Mediation of perceived content validity on motivation and training transfer among smallholder farmers in Central Uganda F.B. Matsiko · R. Miiro · S. Ndaula · M. Ssamula +1 more Farmer training is a key strategy for building skills that lead to enhanced productivity of small-scale farmers' fields. This result hinges on farmers transferring the training to their fields. However, the factors that determine the subse… RUF-39422 2021 CC BY 4.0 24 Sep 2021
Journal articles Open Access Nutrition education competencies of agricultural extension workers in Uganda Margaret Kabahenda · M. N. Mangheni · F. Shimali Purpose: To determine the nutrition competency level and training needs of agricultural extension workers (AEWs) in Uganda. Design/Methodology/Approach: A cross-sectional survey was conducted in four districts with 61 private and 163 publi… RUF-39404 2021 CC BY 4.0 10 Sep 2021
Journal articles Open Access Farmer preference for selected finger millet (Eleusine coracana) varieties in Rift Valley, Kenya P.K. Kimurto · J. J. Mafurah · N.W. Mungai · H. Ojulong +1 more Lack of awareness and information on the traits of orphan crops such as finger millet is a major constraint to finger millet production. Farmer participatory and varietal selection (FVPS) is an efficient method of achieving productivity th… RUF-39396 2021 CC BY 4.0 9 Sep 2021
Journal articles Open Access Communicating climate change adaptation strategies: climate-smart agriculture information dissemination pathways among smallholder potato farmers in Gilgil Sub-County, Kenya A. M. Kibe · N. J. Kipkemoi · A. O. Nkurumwa · A. Waaswa Proven and sustainable practices like climate-smart agricultural practices (CSAPs) need to be prioritized and promoted for uptake especially by the farmers to achieve sustainable development. These are capable of contributing to the realiz… RUF-39389 2021 CC BY 4.0 30 Aug 2021
Journal articles Open Access Network effect: A mechanism for the acceptance of orange-fleshed sweetpotato among rural households in Uganda F.B. Matsiko · R. Miiro · S. Ndaula · H. Sseguya With vitamin A deficiency enduring as a major public health challenge for developing countries, the need for successful orange-fleshed sweetpotato (OFSP) delivery campaigns to fight the deficiency remains relevant. However, despite decades… RUF-39378 2021 CC BY 4.0 19 Aug 2021
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 Assessment of Knowledge Co-production in Adaptation to Rainfall Variability in Kitui South Sub-county, Kenya M. M. Mwatu · K. N. Ondimu · C. W. Recha Aims: This study tried to investigate the extent of knowledge co-production between indigenous farmers and agricultural extension in dry lands. Study Design: The study adopted survey research design where both qualitative and quantitative … RUF-39270 2020 CC BY 4.0 29 May 2021
Journal articles Open Access Factors influencing capacity of beach management units in implementing fisheries co-management in a tropical desert lake B. K. Kirui · E. O. Obura · G. O. Obwoyere · M. O. Ogoma +1 more Lake Turkana fishery consists of seven endemic and 12 commercially exploited species and is the second largest producer of freshwater fish in Kenya. It supports livelihoods of approx. 300,000 people locally. The lake is managed by beach ma… RUF-39266 2019 CC BY 4.0 29 May 2021
Journal articles Open Access Socio-Economic Drivers of Degradation and Their Implication on Conservation of River Lumi Riparian Ecosystem in Kenya B. K. Kirui · E.K. Maranga · L. A. Ndalilo Riparian forests ecosystems play significant role in biodiversity conservation and provision of ecosystem goods and services which support local livelihoods. However, riparian ecosystems are threatened by degradation attributed to anthropo… RUF-39247 2020 CC BY 4.0 21 Apr 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
Journal articles Open Access Socio - Economic Factors that Influence Adoption of Clean Seed Potato (Solanum tuberosum) by Small Scale Farmers in Njoro, Kenya L. Amwine · M. W. Mulu-Mutuku · A. O. Nkurumwa This study sought to determine the influence of selected social-economic factors on adoption of clean seed potato by small scale farmers in Njoro Sub-County, Kenya. Clean seed potato is one of the best types of seed potato that farmers can… RUF-39224 2019 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 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 Impact of using mobile phones in disseminating agricultural information among medium scale farmers in Kenya H. Nyanganga · W. Ongachi Integration of mobile phones offers incredible opportunities to share agricultural information. Being one of the ICT tools currently used in extension science, evaluating its impact on agricultural production remains crucial. This study pa… RUF-38932 2018 CC BY 4.0 16 Dec 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Key thematic areas of interest in University-Based Research Designed and implemented in the perspective of Community/Sector-Wide Engagements and Outreach to End-Users D. Adil · Bedadi. Bobe · H. Makuma-Massa · M.Paul Nampala +1 more This paper provides a synthesis of priority thematic areas of interest for research undertakings designed and implemented by university-based research teams in collaboration with stakeholders. The data for this synthesis are derived from t… RUF-38920 2018 CC BY 4.0 16 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 Community-engaged pedagogy: Learning experiences of RUFORUM-supported students in field attachments: The case of Gulu and Egerton Universities A. Egeru · H. M. A. Elamin · Charles Owuor · R.J. Rukarwa +1 more Traditionally, Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) have the mandate of undertaking teaching, training and learning; research, innovation and scholarship; and, outreach/community development. Amongst these mandates outreach is often consid… RUF-38883 2018 CC BY 4.0 14 Dec 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Approaches to retooling University faculty in innovative pedagogic approaches to develop the creative and innovative potential of young people A. Egeru · Charles Owuor · R.J. Rukarwa · M. Waswa Globally, several higher education institutions are undergoing reforms to render instructional practices and educational systems more effective in generating the targeted type of graduate. The main stimulus for these reforms is the hypothe… RUF-38882 2018 CC BY 4.0 13 Dec 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 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
Books and Book Chapters Open Access Kersting’s groundnut [Macrotyloma geocarpum (Harms) Maréchal & Baudet]: A versatile & underutilized grain legume for subhumid zones E.E. Agoyi · A.E. Assogbadjo · B. Sinsin · F. A. Sodédji +1 more Legume crops, with their high protein contents and ability to improve soil fertility, have great potential to contribute toward food security in Africa. Orphan crops have greater potential because of their resilience and contribution to fo… RUF-38803 2020 CC BY 4.0 27 Sep 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Fitting banana tissue culture planting material into farmers’ cultural values in Central Uganda: Challenge to control of banana Xanthomonas wilt P. Kibwika · E. Kikulwe · F.B. Kyazze · L. Mulugo +1 more Banana tissue culture planting materials are one of the strategies for fighting the Banana Xanthomonas Wilt (BXW) disease in Uganda. The disease is a major threat to food and income security in parts of Uganda where banana is an important … RUF-38712 2018 CC BY 4.0 13 Sep 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Analysis of uptake of drip irrigation by smallholder farmers in Zimbabwe: Case study of Mutare District M. Chiwa · K. Mukumbi The use of drip irrigation has the potential to increase yields but uptake by smallholder farmers in Zimbabwe has been low. This study was conducted to determine the factors influencing the adoption of smallholder farmers in Zimbabwe. The … RUF-38661 2018 CC BY 4.0 12 Sep 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Field experiences on promotion of forage technologies to the smallholder dairy farmers in Western Usambara Highlands, Tanzania D. Maleko · G. Msalya · K. Mtei · A. Mwilawa +1 more Dairy industry is among the important components of the livestock sub-sector in Tanzania and it is of great potential towards contributing to poverty reduction and improving food security. The industry in the country comprises of smallhold… RUF-38587 2018 CC BY 4.0 25 Aug 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Using system of rice intensification practices to mitigate climate change effects on rice production in Western Kenya E. C. Kipkorir · E. M. Mugalavai · C. K. Songok · P. O. W Webi The increasing impacts of climate change and the demand for food threaten the productive and service capacity of agro-ecosystems. Consequently, adoption of irrigation alternatives that enhance water use efficiency in crop production is vit… RUF-38509 2018 CC BY 4.0 12 Aug 2020
