Project reports Open Access RAPPORT DE SYNTHESE SUR L’ÉVALUATION DES RÉSULTATS RUF-38138 2020 CC BY 4.0 13 Jan 2020
Project reports Open Access RAPPORT SOMMAIRE SUR LA MISE EN ŒUVRE DE L’INITIATIVE STISA - 2024 RUF-38137 2020 CC BY 4.0 13 Jan 2020
Journal articles Open Access Promoting co-existence among shrimp fishers through social networking: a qualitative study on influence of bonding on linkage in Rivers State O.M. Adesope · P. Isubikalu · G. W. Komi · Nelson Turyahabwe Social network is an effective strategy in promoting coexistence among shrimp fishers in Rivers State Nigeria. The study assessed how network bonding is stimulating the bridging and linking among actors in eight fishing settlements of Rive… RUF-38105 2019 CC BY 4.0 27 Aug 2019
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Genetic resistance to adzuki bean bruchid (Callosobruchus chinensis) in soybean M.U. Msiska Soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merrill], an annual legume that belongs to the family Fabaceae is grown in every continent for its high protein (40%) and oil (20%) content. Soybean was introduced to Uganda in the 1900s. However, for the first ti… RUF-38102 2019 CC BY 4.0 20 Aug 2019
Journal articles Open Access Correlation and path analysis of yield, yield contributing and malt quality traits of Ethiopian sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) genotypes L. Berhane · M.H. Firew · H.M. Gobezayohu · P.S.V. Ramesh +1 more Sorghum is a drought tolerant C4 tropical crop with wide diversity grown for food, feed and beverages. There is a growing demand for food and malt type sorghum varieties due to the low supply of mat barley, and climate resilient and gluten… RUF-38101 2019 CC BY 4.0 19 Aug 2019
Journal articles Open Access Genetic variability for malting quality, yield and yield related traits of Ethiopian sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench] genotypes L. Berhane · M.H. Firew · H.M. Gobezayohu · T.M. Taye Sorghum is drought tolerant C4 tropical crop with wide diversity grown for food, feed and beverages. There is a growing demand for food and malt type sorghum varieties due to the low supply of mat barley, climate resilient and gluten free … RUF-38098 2019 CC BY 4.0 19 Aug 2019
Journal articles Open Access Factors effecting change in rice production practices and technologies among smallholder farmers in Kamwenge District, Uganda J.G. Agea · Gabriel Karubanga · Steven Kiwewesi · Joseph Lwanga Kiggundu Mugerwa +1 more This study unraveled the factors effecting change in rice production practices and technologies among smallholder farmers in Kamwenge district, Uganda. A longitudinal study involving six focus group discussions and 100 semi-structured inte… RUF-38069 2019 CC BY 4.0 14 Jun 2019
Journal articles Open Access Past, present and future climate trends under varied representative concentration pathways for a sub-humid region in Uganda Bernard Barasa · A. Egeru · M.G.J. Majaliwa · J. Nampijja +2 more Long-term trend analysis at local scale for rainfall and temperature is critical for detecting climate change patterns. This study analysed historical (1980–2009), near future (2010–2039), mid- (1940–2069) and end-century (2070–2099) rainf… RUF-37913 2019 CC BY 4.0 26 Apr 2019
Journal articles Open Access Past, present and future climate trends under varied representative concentration pathways for a sub-humid region in Uganda Bernard Barasa · A. Egeru · M.G.J. Majaliwa · J. Nampijja +2 more Long-term trend analysis at local scale for rainfall and temperature is critical for detecting climate change patterns. This study analysed historical (1980–2009), near future (2010–2039), mid- (1940–2069) and end-century (2070–2099) rainf… RUF-37912 2019 CC BY 4.0 26 Apr 2019
Journal articles Open Access Community‑led data collection using Open Data Kit for surveillance of animal African trypanosomiasis in Shimba hills, Kenya Benard W. Kulohoma · Nicodemus Masila · Caroline K. Mirieri · Lillian Wambua +2 more Objective: In Sub-Saharan Africa, there is an increase in trypanosome non-susceptibility to multiple trypanocides, but limited information on judicious trypanocide use is accessible to smallholder farmers and agricultural stakeholders in d… RUF-37907 2019 CC BY 4.0 26 Apr 2019
Journal articles Open Access Social cognitive drivers of farmer learning behaviour in the student-to-farmer university outreach in Uganda S. W. Kalule · Gabriel Karubanga · D. Ongeng · H. Sseguya Globally, universities are repositioning themselves for community outreach although with difficulty in responding to the unpredictable social features of host communities. Accordingly, this study aims to assess the role of social cognitive… RUF-37896 2019 CC BY 4.0 24 Apr 2019
Journal articles Open Access Soybean rust severity, rate of rust development, and tolerance as influenced by maturity period and season E. Adipala · R. Kawuki · P. Tukamuhabwa Studies were conducted in Uganda for three consecutive seasons to evaluate soybean lines of different maturation periods against rust. All the lines were highly susceptible to rust with only two lines graded as moderately resistant: TGx 18… RUF-37894 2003 CC BY 4.0 17 Apr 2019
Journal articles Open Access Soybean rust severity, rate of rust development, and tolerance as influenced by maturity period and season E. Adipala · R. Kawuki · P. Tukamuhabwa Studies were conducted in Uganda for three consecutive seasons to evaluate soybean lines of different maturation periods against rust. All the lines were highly susceptible to rust with only two lines graded as moderately resistant: TGx 18… RUF-37893 2003 CC BY 4.0 17 Apr 2019
Journal articles Open Access Smallholder farmers’ decision and level of participation in the potato market in Uganda A. Kasharu · E. Katungi · H. Kyomugisha · J. Mugisha +1 more Smallholder potato farmers in Uganda face many production and marketing challenges including limited access to markets and low surpluses for sale into the market. This study sought to underscore the factors that influence smallholder farme… RUF-37890 2014 CC BY 4.0 16 Apr 2019
Journal articles Open Access Potato market access, marketing efficiency and on-farm value addition in Uganda H. Kyomugisha · J. Mugisha · C. Sebatta Understanding barriers to market access for smallholder farmers and their marketing ef- ficiency when they participate in agricultural value chains is key to unlocking the market potential and overcoming market failures. This study aimed a… RUF-37888 2018 CC BY 4.0 16 Apr 2019
Journal articles Open Access Potential determinants of profits and market efficiency of potato market chains in Uganda H. Kyomugisha · J. Mugisha · C. Sebatta Purpose – The study aimed at understanding the level of inefficiencies in the potato market chain. Farmers sell potato to traders but continue to complain of limited market access and low profits. The purpose of this paper is to determine … RUF-37886 2017 CC BY 4.0 16 Apr 2019
Journal articles Open Access Facilitating conditions for farmer learning behaviour in the student-to-farmer university outreach S. W. Kalule · Gabriel Karubanga · D. Ongeng · H. Sseguya Purpose: This study elucidates on how faculty supervision support to students during farm placements and other facilitating conditions influence farmer learning in the student-centred university outreach. Methodology/Design/Approach: Cross… RUF-37884 2019 CC BY 4.0 12 Apr 2019
Journal articles Open Access Land cover and soil properties influence on forage quantity in a semiarid region in East Africa A. Egeru · G. Gabiri · L. MacOpiyo · M.G.J. Majaliwa +2 more Soil properties contribute to the widely recognised resilience of semiarid areas. However, limited attention has been given in providing a scientific basis of how semiarid soil properties in the various land covers occur and how they influ… RUF-37883 2019 CC BY 4.0 9 Apr 2019
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Genetics of Cowpea Resistance to Bruchid (Callosobruchus maculatus Fab.) Miesho Belay Weldekidan Cowpea Vigna unguiculata (L.) is an important indigenous legume crop providing dietary protein, minerals, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins and income to many people in Africa, Asia, and Central and South America. However, its production is li… RUF-37865 2019 CC BY 4.0 15 Jan 2019
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Infestation levels and control of the varroa mite (Varroa destructor) in managed honey bee colonies from Selected agro ecological zones of Uganda D. Namayanja The Varroa mite, Varroa destructor (Arachnida: Acari: Varroidae) is an ectoparasitic mite of the honey bee (Apis mellifera). It was first detected in East Africa in 2009. Currently, no control strategies have been put in place to manage th… RUF-37828 2018 CC BY 4.0 7 Nov 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Working Document Series Vol . 14 (4) E. Adipala · P. Nampala · Moses Osiru · M. Slyvanus RUF-37827 CC BY 4.0 1 Nov 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Monitoring sand accumulation in five villages west of Omdurman, Sudan by GIS D. A. Abdel Aziz · D. E Doka · E. A. Mahgoub · A Mahmoud This study aimed at assessing the impact of desertification on the environmental situation in west Omdurman area. The study used GIS techniques to analyze the digital data obtained from satellite image to monitor desertification and thickn… RUF-37825 2016 CC BY 4.0 1 Nov 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Perception on climate change and climate smart agricultural technologies among small holder mixed farmers in East Africa M. Gumisiriza · P. Isubikalu · J. Kabirizi · T. Tadesse +1 more Climate change is one of the major challenges facing small-scale farmers in East Africa. A study was conducted in Central and Eastern Uganda representing the humid and subhumid regions in East Africa respectively with the objective of iden… RUF-37820 2016 CC BY 4.0 1 Nov 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Safe food, fair food project: research centers and universities working for food safety in informally marketed livestock products in sub Saharan Africa K Makita In sub Saharan Africa (SSA), informal markets provide affordable animal-source foods to large populations. However such foods carry hazards. The Safe Food, Fair Food Project was implemented between 2008 and 2011 to develop capacity in part… RUF-37805 2016 CC BY 4.0 30 Oct 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Smallholder cattle dairy under semi-arid conditions: opportunities and challenges C. K Gachuiri · P.N Katiku · R. K. Kimitei · P. N Mbugua Dairy has gained prominence among pastoralists and agro-pastoralists in the Kenyan rangelands albeit with many challenges. A study was conducted to characterize smallholder cattle dairy in semi-arid Mbeere District, Eastern Kenya. Farmer p… RUF-37789 2016 CC BY 4.0 30 Oct 2018
