Working Document Series Open Access Factors hindering extension staffs efficiency in assisting maize farmers in western province in the agricultural reform era M. Adijah Ali-Olubandwa · N. J. Kathuri · D. Odero-Wanga · W. A. Shivoga The extension service in Kenya is charged with the responsibility of ensuring sustainable food production that is sufficient for domestic use and for export. The extension staff performance is constrained by various factors which may have … RUF-34808 2010 CC BY 4.0 11 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Explanatory variables associated with the yield perfomance gap among small, medium and large scale sugar cane growers at Ubombo Sugar B. M. Dlamini · M. Mbuyazwe Dlamini In Swaziland, sugar cane is grown on small, medium and large scale. The yield of sugarcane between these grower types is large, with small scale producers having the least yield. The study was therefore carried out to determine factors res… RUF-34747 2010 CC BY 4.0 10 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access The implications of climate change on economic and food security in Kenya A. Edriss · J. Mangisoni · J. Mbogo · I. Musebe This study, covering six provinces in Kenya, aims at establishing impact of climate change on food security and Kenya’s economy as a whole. Both primary and secondary data will be collected and analyzed using approaches such as the translo… RUF-34510 2010 CC BY 4.0 25 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Climate change impacts to agriculture in Uganda’s semi arid areas, farmers’ means of adaptation: An application of cross-section data V. Ekiyar · C. Jumbe · J. Mangisoni · D. Mkwambisi The most climate change prone communities in Uganda are those living in semi arid areas of Karamoja and parts of Teso where droughts have been most frequent and most prolonged. In Karamoja alone, during the last decade more than 10 severe … RUF-34475 2010 CC BY 4.0 21 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access A support tool for enhancing policy decision making for climate change adaptation in agriculture: An information systems approach R. Batte · J.G.M. Majaliwa · A. S. Rwashana Policy decision making often fails to achieve the desired outcomes due to complexity of both the environment and the policy making process itself. This article highlights the impacts of climate change on human livelihood, discusses the wai… RUF-34474 2010 CC BY 4.0 21 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Strengthening research capacity for agricultural development in post-conflict and protracted crisis countries in africa: A FARA perspective I. Annor-Frempong · N.K. Ojijo, Olang’o Conflicts or crises are prevalent in a number of African countries and invariably cause disruption of economic and livelihood support systems. The agricultural sector, a major contributor to economies of these countries, is often the most … RUF-34327 2014 CC BY 4.0 17 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Harnessing agricultural science for the people: Are African Universities doing enough? S. Mpepereki Agricultural research in many African universities has been project-based and piece-meal, failing to focus on understanding the socio-cultural context of African agricultural systems and their interaction with the physical environment, and… RUF-34315 2014 CC BY 4.0 17 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Establishment of LMD-Aligned Master programme in post-conflicts countries of Eastern, Central and Southern Africa E. Adipala · L. D’Haese · Freedom. King · C.L. Kizza +4 more Food insecurity and poor health are recognized as key drivers of emergence of conflicts in low income countries. Sustainable peace building strategy should therefore consider investing in increased access to food and nutrition while simult… RUF-34312 2014 CC BY 4.0 17 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Partnership in research and higher education: Towards initiating and sustaining innovative Institutional linkages Jama. Bashir · Rarieya. Marie Developing strategic partnership has become integral to higher education in the 21st century, and perhaps nowhere is this more apparent than in the recent proliferation of regional networks and international partnerships among colleges and… RUF-34299 2014 CC BY 4.0 17 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Biosecurity preparedness is integral to sustainable food security in Africa S. Sharma Growth in international trade, tourism and increasing international movements of people will increasingly expose countries in Africa to biosecurity threats, which will significantly impact on economies, community health and native biodiver… RUF-34278 2014 CC BY 4.0 17 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Transforming tertiary agricultural education and training through private sector linkages D.S. Kraybill · I. Minde Typically, capacity strengthening in African tertiary education systems has focused on human and institutional capacity building. Rarely does capacity strengthening embrace the private sector in a major way. Our preposition is that the pri… RUF-34261 2014 CC BY 4.0 17 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Cost-sharing of agricultural extension service: What patterns are most effective in Nigeria? N. Ozor With recent changes in the financing and delivery of agricultural extension service worldwide due to inability of some governments to cope with varied needs of clients, most reforms initiated tend towards a pluralistic approach and financi… RUF-34198 2014 CC BY 4.0 14 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Ramifications of variations in quality of pasture seed lots marketed in Uasin Gishu, Kenya L. Gohole · W. Motanya · R. Muasya · J. Ochuodho The low levels of germination, varied vigour and long periods required to attain required stand establishment in pasture fields compromises the expected quality standards of marketed seed. This study was carried out to explore the effects … RUF-33991 2014 CC BY 4.0 12 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Leveraging mining infrastructure and procurement for long-term agricultural supply chain productivity and development D. Doepel · J.G Howieson · M.P McHenry · J. Walls +1 more Harnessing natural resources in mining and agriculture is a key driver of economic growth, generating large government revenues and export earnings, leading to considerable investment, growth, employment, and social benefit. However, in ma… RUF-33864 2014 CC BY 4.0 10 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Effect of entrepreneurship training of smallholder farmers on soybean productivity and household incomes in Lango Sub-region, Northern Uganda P. Ebanyat · W. Ekere · L. Rokani · P. Walekwa The soybean value chain has a potential to increase smallholder farmers’ incomes and has significant growth potential yet soybean farming households lack services such as education which is tailored to address the real challenges they face… RUF-33858 2014 CC BY 4.0 10 Aug 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access The role of in-kind credit on milk productivity among smallholder dairy farmers in Malawi: a case study of Lilongwe and Mzuzu milkshed areas Sylvia Chindime A study on the role of credit on milk productivity among credit participant and non credit participant dairy farmers in Malawi was conducted in Lilongwe milk shed area, Central Malawi and Mzuzu milk shed area, Northern Malawi. The milk-she… RUF-33767 2008 CC BY 4.0 14 Jul 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access The role of credit in the adoption and use of improved dairy technologies in Malawi: a case of central and northern milk shed areas H. Phiri Dairy farming is seen as potential profitable enterprise for smallholder farmers in Malawi. However, this enterprise is currently characterised by low productivity due to poor feeding, inter alia. To bolster adoption and use of improved fe… RUF-33766 2007 CC BY 4.0 14 Jul 2015
Technical reports Open Access Strengthening the design and management of PhD Programmes in African Universities: a case study of three RUFORUM regional PhD programmes Patrick Okori This study looked into the details of how three target regional PhD Programmes under the RUFORUM Network arrangements are run and sought to identify areas for improvement. The target case study programmes were the PhD in Plant Breeding and… RUF-33593 2014 CC BY 4.0 19 Feb 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Economics of Management of Farmer Associations in Western Kenya A.K. Kipkoech · S. Mwakubo · O.A. Nekesa · J.O. Ochuodho +3 more Farmer associations (FAs) have the capacity to improve earnings and the general welfare of their members when they are well managed. In this study, we characterise three umbrella FAs in western Kenya namely, Bungoma Small-Scale Farmers For… RUF-32795 2012 CC BY 4.0 19 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Enhancing Market Opportunities Through Value Chain Development: The Role of University Research J.N. Jagwe This paper was solicited to highlight the potential role of university research in enhancing market opportunities through value chain development. A definition of agricultural value chain is presented to get a common understanding of the t… RUF-32755 2012 CC BY 4.0 19 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Scaling up innovation platform approach implementation in Rwanda L. Dusengemungu · P. Ndayisenga The adoption of innovation platform approach is gaining credence in the Districts of Rwanda. This paper gives a picture of the Platforms initiated by Rwanda Agricultural Board (RAB) in Kirehe, Bugesera, Nyamagabe and Muhanga Districts. It … RUF-32753 2012 CC BY 4.0 19 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Policy Strategies Interventions and the way forward for Sesame Crop: A Case Study of Kordofan Region, Sudan Musa Ali · Sheikh Dekha · Ali Shawgi Kordofan region is one of the most important traditional producers of sesame in Sudan. This study analysed the sesame crop value chain of Kordofan region from producers to processors in terms of material flows, information flows and relati… RUF-32607 2012 CC BY 4.0 17 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Determinants of Smallholder Farmers’ Participation in the Potato Market in Kabale and Mbale A. Kasharu · E. Katungi · J. Mugisha · C. Sebatta This study was done in Kabale and Mbale districts of Uganda for the two potato growing seasons of 2011/2012. It sought to determine factors that hinder smallholder farmers’ level of participation in the potato market in addition to those t… RUF-32603 2012 CC BY 4.0 17 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Analysis of Business Performance of Agricultural Cooperatives: A case study of Ngolowindo, Nsangu and Chitsanzo Cooperatives in the Central Region of Malawi Sera Gondwe · M. Lwanda · B. Maonga · S. Phiri The Government of Malawi has been promoting the establishment of farmer organisations including cooperatives in an effort to help small-scale farmers improve their income and develop their managerial skills by venturing into a business ori… RUF-32320 2012 CC BY 4.0 16 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Economic Evaluation of the Potato Market Chain in Uganda A. Kasharu · E. Katungi · H. Kyomugisha · J. Mugisha A survey involving 180 farmers, 60 traders and processors was conducted in Kabale, Mbale and Kampala districts in Uganda for two consecutive potato growing seasons (20011/2012). The Study sought to: 1) to characterise and describe the vari… RUF-32315 2012 CC BY 4.0 16 May 2014
