Working Document Series Open Access Improving access to agricultural information to small scale farmers using ICT systems in Central Uganda J. Kato Small scale holder farmers in rural areas growing ginger (Zingiber officinale) face challenge in accessing information on ginger production from pre-harvest to post-harvest stage, yet the information is needed to help farmers understand an… RUF-40770 2019 CC BY 4.0 21 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Embedding Post-Doctoral Fellows in African Higher Institutions of Learning: Experiences and Lessons Learnt from the case of Makerere University, Uganda J.G. Agea · Gabriel Karubanga The post-doctoral fellowship was intended to unearth the potential of participatory, and information and communication technologies (ICTs) led extension and learning approaches in agricultural and environmental education in Uganda. This in… RUF-40769 2019 CC BY 4.0 21 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Opportunities, practices of Scaling out student’s ideas and community engagement for agribusiness innovations S. Kalimunjaye · A. Kasharu · F. Koddo · M. Masanza +2 more The approach of scaling out students’ technologies in the near future will depend on model of training and placement needs of students for internship programs. Nevertheless, forming incubation centers and encouraging research is a critical… RUF-40768 2019 CC BY 4.0 21 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Experiences and Lessons of Youth Agribusiness Incubation at Bishop Stuart University, Western Uganda M. R. Kalibwani Business incubation, a process aimed at supporting the development and scaling of growth oriented, early stage enterprises, can play a significant role in promoting youth entrepreneurship and solving the challenge of youth unemployment. In… RUF-40762 2019 CC BY 4.0 21 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Improvement of Indigenous Coping Strategies of Famine-stricken areas in Darfur State, Sudan E. E. A. Ahmed · E. A. I. Elkhalil · A. E. M. Elzein · E. M. Mohammed +1 more The project scientific team held a series of meetings, validating the project work plan and setting up the appropriate criteria (academic performance, research proposals, and interviews) for the selection of the MSc candidates. Eighty nine… RUF-40750 2019 CC BY 4.0 20 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Progress with establishment of the Makerere University Regional Centre for Crop Improvement (MaRCCI) - an East and Southern Africa African Centre of Excellence S. Akello · A. Z. Chitake · Isaac Onziga Dramadri · R. Edema +1 more Low agricultural productivity in Eastern and Southern Africa has led to recurrent chronic food insecurity, poor nutrition, and widespread poverty that continue to affect a significant proportion of the population. This low productivity is … RUF-40744 2019 CC BY 4.0 20 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access How Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems can facilitate Agribusiness improvement and value creation Evelyn Aguti · L. Angoku · D. R. Donkor · F. Kumi +2 more Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) is one of the major IT innovations in the world today. Indeed ERP systems over the years have become a crucial element in every facet of business, spanning from multi-million dollar businesses to “table-t… RUF-40741 2019 CC BY 4.0 20 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Trade-offs and synergies between agricultural production and biodiversity conservation in contrasting socio-ecological landscapes of South-western Ethiopia B. J. Dereje According to the global sustainability goals, achieving food security and biodiversity conservation are among the most critical challenges of the 21st century. They are, there tore, central aspects of the US sustainable development goals, … RUF-40736 2019 CC BY 4.0 20 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Tenure Security and land improvements in Uganda S. L. Alobo · B. Bashaasha · H. M. Ravonborg · A. Turinawe Permanent improvements on agricultural land by smallholder farmers have great potential to bolster agricultural productivity, enhance household food security, and improve household nutrition, while promoting environmental sustainability. W… RUF-40726 2019 CC BY 4.0 20 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Agri-Tech and Artificial Intelligence (ATAI) Opportunities for Agricultural Transformation in Africa D. M. Amitu · J. Kato · F. Otto As disruptive technologies descend upon the global agriculture industry, the entire ecosystem is shifting strategies in order to remain relevant and competitive. Agri-Tech on its part utilizes technology to improve yields, efficiency and p… RUF-40722 2019 CC BY 4.0 20 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Gender dimensions in higher Education Institutions in East Africa E. Adipala · Deborah Alio · A. Egeru The need for increasing women representation in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) has become a global concern. Universities in Africa have been compelled to develop, sustain and nurture both men and women who are capable of generating k… RUF-40721 2019 CC BY 4.0 20 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access The PhD Journey in Agricultural and Rural Innovations at Makerere University: Seven years of experience Deborah Alio The PhD journey is a systematic process of both academic and personal development for the doctorate student. The PhD journey is systematic process involving a decision on the topic, choosing an appropriate supervisor, managing the challeng… RUF-40720 2019 CC BY 4.0 20 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Financing innovations for agricultural credit facility policy challenges in Uganda. Contextualizing the usefulness of the Decision Enhancement Credit Facilitation Approach (DECFA) for farmer financing F. M. Ahabyoona · J.T. Lubega · M. K. Musoke This paper outlines financial innovations that can generate controlled, quality and timely data on the credit management practices of smallholder farmers in Uganda, ideal for policy makers to strengthen the design and implementation of con… RUF-40717 2019 CC BY 4.0 20 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Determinants of commercial banks’ profitability evidence from banking industry in Uganda G. Adriko · S Sidi Profitability measures the firm’s ability to generate revenue in excess ofexpense an accomplishment that is necessary if the firm is to be considered a going concern. Therefore, the indicators of the profitability are the profits made by t… RUF-40714 2019 CC BY 4.0 20 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Farmers’ participatory breeding of Lablab (Lablab purpureus (L.) Sweet): A nutritional, food security and climate smart crop in northern Tanzania Patrick A. Ndakidemi · Fanuel K. Letting · Pavithravani B. Venkataramana Farmer participatory breeding is considered an alternative technique to conventional breeding. Farmers play a major role in germplasm conservation, maintenance and selection of preferred traits especially in neglected and under-utilized … RUF-40627 2023 CC BY 4.0 26 Sep 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Characterizing smallholder onion farming in Sironko district: Implications for practice and policy in Uganda B. Mugonola · E Munezero · D.M. Okello The present study was conducted in four major onion growing sub-counties of Sironko district in eastern Uganda to investigate the socio-economics characteristics of red onion farmers. Primary cross-sectional data used for this study were c… RUF-40626 2023 CC BY 4.0 26 Sep 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Somaclonal variation in plant tissue culture: A review S. O. Nyalala · J. O. Ogweno · C. Otieno Somaclonal variation is a form of variation which occur in plants or tissues obtained from tissue culture, giving rise to unique genotypes in horticulture. This variation is majorly brought about by mutations linked to various stress facto… RUF-40625 2023 CC BY 4.0 26 Sep 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Factors affecting potato production in rural Kenya. A case of small-scale potato farmers in Molo Sub - County B Chepkoech · M. Cherono · F.B. Odiwuor Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) is among the promising commodities in horticultural production in Kenya. Over the years, potato production in Kenya has intensified. Yields, however, continue to remain low due to a myriad of constraints and f… RUF-40624 2023 CC BY 4.0 26 Sep 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Effect of media type on growth of potato (Solanum tuberosum l.) varieties apical rooted cuttings in Kenya A. M. Kibe · M. F. Makau · M. Mwangi · M.E. Oyoo Soil is the main platform for pest and disease infections to spread, resulting in significant loss of yield and deteriorate tuber quality of seed potato over seasons. To address soil borne virus diseases, a media type has been introduced f… RUF-40617 2023 CC BY 4.0 26 Sep 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Assessment of recently released soybean varieties through farmer’s field demonstrations plots in Angónia and Tsangano Districts in Tete Province, Mozambique A.I Fernando Demonstration plot is an international method of participatory variety selection (PVS) which allows farmers to select the given variety/varieties rendering its traits enhanced from breeding programmes. This research used this method to ass… RUF-40614 2023 CC BY 4.0 26 Sep 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Assessment of recently released soybean varieties through farmer’s field demonstrations plots in Angónia and Tsangano Districts in Tete Province, Mozambique A.I Fernando Demonstration plot is an international method of participatory variety selection (PVS) which allows farmers to select the given variety/varieties rendering its traits enhanced from breeding programmes. This research used this method to ass… RUF-40613 2023 CC BY 4.0 26 Sep 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Knowledge management structure and effectiveness of interventions on Fall Army Worm (FAW) management among smallholder maize farmers in Kilungu, Makueni County, Kenya P. Aoko · E. L. Chimoita · E. Jadesola · D. Maina +2 more Maize productivity in Kenya has reduced by 4.3 per cent, partly attributed to Fall Army Worm (FAW) infestation with yield losses of up to 37 % of the annual maize production over three years. Innovators have developed practices that manage… RUF-40612 2023 CC BY 4.0 26 Sep 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Effect of pre-harvest application of Chitosan and Silicon on growth, Lycopene content and shelf-life of tomato E. Chimoita · D Gatahi · A. Kihurani · H. Wanyika Post-harvest losses account for 25-30% of horticultural produce in Kenya. The actual post-harvest loss for tomato is about 20-50%. This can even be higher depending on the season and level of production. This study investigated the role of… RUF-40599 2023 CC BY 4.0 26 Sep 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Performance of Kuroiler and local Ugandan chickens reared under extensive and intensive management systems: Carcass and meat traits A. Kayitesi · D.R. Kugonza · H. Mulindwa · C. Nakkazi +1 more The effect of management system on carcass traits of Kuroiler and local chickens was the focus of this study. Day old chicks were brooded artificially and at three weeks, 240 chicks were distributed to farmers either practicing intensive o… RUF-40584 2018 CC BY 4.0 8 Sep 2023
Books and Book Chapters Open Access The RUFORUM Journey Megan Lindow RUFORUM is a network of African universities focused on human capacity building and institutional strengthening in agriculture and food systems. It is a large network that grew from a small seed – and it has travelled further than anyone c… RUF-40580 2022 CC BY 4.0 18 Aug 2023
