Journal articles Open Access Analysis of the effects of package design on the rate and uniformity of cooling of stacked pomegranates: Numerical and experimental studies A. Ambaw · M. Mukama · Linus Opara Umezuruike Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) model was developed, validated and used to analyse cooling char- acteristics of two different package designs (CT1 and CT2) used for postharvest handling of pomegranate fruit. The model incorporated geomet… RUF-38294 2017 CC BY 4.0 31 May 2020
Journal articles Open Access Experiences of soil fertility management through legume based farmer participatory experimentation in Malawi A. Kabuli · J. Kamoto Soil fertility, participatory research, green manure, best bet. Soil infertility is the most outstanding threat to agricultural productivity in Malawi. This is mainly due to low use of organic and inorganic materials to restore fertility. … RUF-38277 2004 CC BY 4.0 20 May 2020
Journal articles Open Access Functional trait diversity is a stronger predictor of multifunctionality than dominance: Evidence from an Afromontane forest in South Africa A.E. Assogbadjo · R. Glèlè Kakaï · Sylvanus Mensah · V.K. Salako +2 more Studies on how biodiversity influences ecosystem multifunctionality (EMF) help elucidate ecological mechanisms (e.g. niche complementarity and selection) underlying provision of multiple ecosystem services. While it is acknowledged that bi… RUF-38249 2020 CC BY 4.0 3 May 2020
Journal articles Open Access Prevalence and contamination levels of aflatoxins in dairy cattle feeds from milk bulking groups in Malawi C. Mtegha · M. M. Nkosi · A C. L. Safalaoh There is limited information about the natural occurrence of aflatoxins in dairy feedstuffs in Malawi. The aim of this study was to determine the natural prevalence rate of aflatoxins and quantify aflatoxin contamination levels in dairy ca… RUF-38234 2018 CC BY 4.0 20 Apr 2020
Theses & Dissertations Open Access RESPONSE OF GROUNDNUT (Acharis hypogea L.) GENOTYPES TO YELLOW WITCHWEED (Alectra vogelii (Benth.) INFESTATIONS William Makaza Witch weed (Alectra vogelii Benth) is a parasitic weed of legumes which causes severe decrease in yield of groundnut in Africa, where the crop is an important source of protein for resource poor farmers. The use of Alectra resistant groun… RUF-38165 2019 CC BY 4.0 1 Mar 2020
Theses & Dissertations Open Access IN VITRО АND IN VIVО EVАLUАTIОN ОF АNTIFUNGАL АCTIVITY ОF BОTАNICАL EXTRАCTS IN THE CОNTRОL ОF LАTE BLIGHT (Phythоpthоrа infestаns) ОF TОMАTО (Solanum esculentum) Choga Tedious Late blight caused by Phythopthora infestans establishes quickly in tomato (Solanum esculentum) as a result, it is one of the most devastating plant diseases across the world. The control of late blight is not easy because P.infestans has… RUF-38163 2019 CC BY 4.0 1 Mar 2020
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Screening finger millet (Eleusine coracana L. Gaertn) genotypes for resistance to witch weed (Striga asiatica L. Kuntze) infection under controlled environments Makani Kudzai Witch weed (Striga asiatica L. Kuntze) is an obligate hemi-parasitic weed that causes severe yield losses in cereals. The use of tolerant or resistant genotypes is perceived to be the most economically feasible and effective method of cont… RUF-38161 2019 CC BY 4.0 1 Mar 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Evaluation of nutritional value of spent oyster mushroom (Pleurotus spp.) substrate-based diets and nutrient digestibility by Tswana lambs Keletso Ntokome Cereal stover contributes immensely to ruminant nutrition but are harvested when they are low in nutritive value. This affects rumen fermentation and animal productivity. Bio-conversion of cereal stover through mushroom may increase its nu… RUF-38134 2019 CC BY 4.0 25 Oct 2019
Theses & Dissertations Open Access VALUE-ADDITION OF CEREAL CROP RESIDUES USING LOW TECHNOLOGY OYSTER MUSHROOM (PLEUROTUS SPP.) PRODUCTION TO IMPROVE SMALL-SCALE FARMERS’ INCOME AND NUTRITION IN BOTSWANA Thobo Motlhalamme The average cereal grain yields for Botswana small-scale farmers is 108kg/ha with gross income of P233.95/ha, respectively. The low yields are due to frequent droughts and pest outbreaks resulting in food and nutrition insecurity. Cereal c… RUF-38132 2019 CC BY 4.0 25 Oct 2019
Working Document Series Open Access Upscaling climate smart agriculture in Malawi H.G. Hunga · J.J. Mussa Effects of climate change, drudgery of farming operations and reducing soil fertility over time have exacerbated food insecurity at the smallholder farm level in Malawi. The Government of Malawi has put in place mechanisms to reverse this … RUF-37815 2016 CC BY 4.0 1 Nov 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Evaluation of the Food Diversification Support Project (FoDiS) project in Chongwe District, Zambia and the need for well-trained agriculturalists and rural farmers F. K.C Mwanda This paper reports on an evaluation of a project titled Food Diversification Support Project (FoDiS) under the Ministry of Agriculture whose objective was to improve food security of farming communities in drought prone areas of Zambia thr… RUF-37812 2016 CC BY 4.0 1 Nov 2018
Working Document Series Open Access The crucial role of agricultural development in economic growth and industrialization of Africa and the call for integrated services delivery C.T. Kadzere This paper explores how agricultural development is closely interconnected to economic development and industrialization, and how Africa could embrace this reality and develop agriculture, its economy, and industrialize. Africa boasts land… RUF-37792 2016 CC BY 4.0 30 Oct 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Effect of formulated and supplementary feeds on water quality parameters in concrete ponds stocked with Oreochromis shiranus fresh water fish J. Kang’ombe · E. Kaunda · M. Macuiane · A. Mtethiwa +2 more A study on the effect of formulated and supplementary feeds on water quality parameters of fresh water fish (Oreochromis shiranus) culture was conducted at Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources Fish Farm for three months… RUF-37791 2016 CC BY 4.0 30 Oct 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Assessment of current and potential geographic distribution of the papaya mealybug, Paracoccus marginatus (Hemiptera:Pseudococcidae) in Mozambique D. Cugala · A. Massamby · L. Santos · A. Sidumo Papaya mealybug, Paracoccus marginatus is a polyphagous pest that can damage several genera of host plants. Since its first detection in Pemba (northern of Mozambique) in 2013, there has been no information on its current geographical dist… RUF-37784 2016 CC BY 4.0 30 Oct 2018
Working Document Series Open Access From researching about farmers to researching with farmers: Experiences of the University of Limpopo’s Centre for Rural Community Empowerment (CRCE) in Limpopo Province, South Africa E. M Letsoalo · N.M. Mollel Through the Centre for Rural Community Empowerment (CRCE), students, academics and community members at the University of Limpopo interact in shaping and improving the training of students, impact of university knowledge on community membe… RUF-37758 2016 CC BY 4.0 30 Oct 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Community/stakeholder linkages in agroforestry development: Experiences from Zimbabwe M. Dube · W. Kurangwa · D. Mwenye The need for tertiary institutions’ involvement in agroforestry development is relevant now more than ever due to limited funding within the national research and extension institutions and weak community/stakeholder linkages. A study was … RUF-37755 2016 CC BY 4.0 29 Oct 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Towards making a difference through partnership and knowledge exchange in smallholder dairy systems Mizeck Chagunda · T. N. Gondwe, · C. Milne · D. J. Roberts Milk production has the potential to substantially contribute to sustainable household income, food and nutritional security. However, acute staff shortages and inadequate skills within the sector have been major challenges. Over the last … RUF-37741 2016 CC BY 4.0 29 Oct 2018
Journal articles Open Access Impact of soil and water conservation improvement on the welfare of smallholder farmers in southern Malawi Abdi-Khalil Edriss · F. Maguza-Tembo · J. Mangisoni This study employed full Mahalanobis matching and a variety of propensity score matching methods to adjust for pre-treatment observable differences between treated and untreated groups for measuring the impact of technologies. Data were co… RUF-37701 2016 CC BY 4.0 3 Aug 2018
Journal articles Open Access Determinants of adoption of multiple climate change adaptation strategies in Southern Malawi: An ordered probit analysis Francis Maguza-Tembo F. Maguza-Tembo This paper aimed to identify factors affecting adoption of multiple climate change adapta tion strategies in Southern Malawi. An ordered probit model was estimated using survey data collected in Nsanje and Balaka districts in 2014-2015 cro… RUF-37700 2016 CC BY 4.0 25 Jul 2018
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Value chain analysis of baobab products for improved marketing and sustainability of their trade in Malawi Nellie Amosi There is very little information on the basic market functioning and actors involved in baobab product trade of baobab products which has predominantly remained informal with limited commercialization. A study was carried out to analyse th… RUF-37688 2018 CC BY 4.0 17 Jul 2018
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Phenotypic characterization, reproductive biology and vegetative propagation of Adansonia digitata L. wild populations in Malawi Herbert Jenya Baobab (Adansonia digitata L.) is a multipurpose indigenous fruit tree with high nutritional and economic value and contributes significantly to livelihoods of local people, particularly in areas where it occurs. For this study, phenotypic… RUF-37686 2018 CC BY 4.0 17 Jul 2018
Journal articles Open Access Adoption drivers and its intensity on smallholder goat farming in southern Malawi Edwin Kenamu · F. Maguza-Tembo This study identifies drivers of adoption and its intensity on smallholder goat farming in southern Malawi. A Zero-Inflated Negative Binomial model was estimated using survey data collected in Balaka and Nsanje districts in 2014/15 croppin… RUF-37684 2016 CC BY 4.0 11 Jul 2018
Journal articles Open Access Determinants of climate smart agriculture technology adoption in the drought prone districts of Malawi using a multivariate probit analysis Abdi-Khalil Edriss · F. Maguza-Tembo · J. Mangisoni Climate variability is one of the limiting factors to increasing per capita food production for most smallholder farmers in Africa. The adoption and diffusion of climate smart agriculture technologies, as a way to tackle this barrier, has … RUF-37658 2017 CC BY 4.0 12 Jun 2018
Journal articles Open Access Member-specific characteristics affecting capacity of farmer organisations in promoting fish farming: case of Dowa and Mchinji districts in Malawi C. Chonde · J. Dzanja · C. German · D. Kambewa +6 more This study examines some selected member-specific characteristics affecting capacity of farmer organizations in promoting fish farming. Five fish farmer organizations which undertook fish farming activities under the auspices of Community … RUF-37616 2016 CC BY 4.0 24 Apr 2018
Journal articles Open Access Implications of the challenges affecting capacity of fish farmer organizations in Dowa and Mchinji districts in Malawi C. Chonde · J. Dzanja · C. German · D. Kambewa +6 more This study examines farmers’ perceptions on implications of challenges affecting farmer organizations in promoting fish farming. Data collection comprised face to face interviews and focus group discussions with members of the farmer group… RUF-37615 2016 CC BY 4.0 24 Apr 2018
