Working Document Series Open Access Assessment of the socio-economic impact of the invasive fruit fly Bactrocera invadens (Diptera:Tephritidae) in Mozambique D. Cugala · M. De Meyer · L. Jose · L. Santos Fruit flies are among the most important pests of fruits and vegetables in the world. The invasive fruit fly Bactrocera invadens (Diptera:Tephritidae) was first detected in Africa in 2003 in Kenya, has spread to at least 27 countries attac… RUF-33931 2014 CC BY 4.0 11 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Embedding entrepreneurship in agribusiness teaching in African Universities to enhance competitiveness of the agribusiness sector N. P. Carsten · K. Manjur · P.M. Mshenga · B. Mugonola +1 more In recent times, there has been changes taking place in agriculture requiring smallholder farmers to shift their focus from subsistence farming to commercialisation. This can be enhanced by connecting agricultural education and research to… RUF-33843 2014 CC BY 4.0 10 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Agro Market Day L. Katusiime Every district in Uganda has markets which open on different days selling a variety of produce. Farmers bring their produce to these markets with the hope of getting buyers but it is not always obvious that they get buyers so they have to … RUF-33829 2014 CC BY 4.0 10 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Technological change in Uganda’s agriculture between 2005-2010 R.M. Kalibwani · E. Kato · J. Mutenyo The study estimates the rate of technological change in Uganda’s agriculture between 2005- 2010 across the 4 major regions of the country. Using a nationally representative household panel data set, we use a time trend variable in the stoc… RUF-33815 2014 CC BY 4.0 10 Aug 2015
Case Studies Open Access Participatory action research boosts incomes and food security through small-scale aquaculture in Malawi Megan Lindow RUF-33777 2012 CC BY 4.0 22 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 A Special Report on Quality Assurance Mechanisms scoping studies in eastern and southern Africa Sylvia Chindime · J. Cossam · T. Ngwira · R. Obura This is a special report on quality assurance mechanisms (QAMs) scoping studies in eastern and southern Africa that were conducted in 2009. The appointed team focused on Makerere University, Egerton University, University of Malawi and Uni… RUF-33597 2009 CC BY 4.0 19 Feb 2015
Technical reports Open Access A Report on a mission to Bunda College of Agriculture and Sokoine University of Agriculture Patrick Okori The Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) has initiated a number of regional initiatives as part of strategy implementation activities among member Universities in east and southern Africa. Three exampl… RUF-33596 2009 CC BY 4.0 19 Feb 2015
Technical reports Open Access Challenges and Opportunities of the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture in Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Uganda and Zimbabwe Malcolm Blackie · Paul Woomer The Regional Universities FORUM for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) recognises the important and largely unfulfilled position that universities occupy in contributing to the wellbeing of small-scale farmers throughout the sub-re… RUF-33595 2005 CC BY 4.0 19 Feb 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
Technical reports Open Access A study of Agricultural Graduates in Eastern, Central, & Southern Africa: Demand, Quality & Job Performance Issues Malcolm Blackie · Maxwell Mutema · Andrew Ward The overall objective of the study was to evaluate the demand for agricultural graduates at the bachelors, masters, and PhD level within selected ASARECA and RUFORUM countries and to use this information to inform agricultural education po… RUF-33584 2009 CC BY 4.0 16 Feb 2015
Newsletters Open Access RUFORUM@10: Working against career advancement barriers RUF-33312 2014 CC BY 4.0 21 Jul 2014
Newsletters Open Access RUFORUM@10: Reaping what you sow: agricultural partnerships are key RUF-33311 2014 CC BY 4.0 21 Jul 2014
Newsletters Open Access The RUFORUM Monthly Newsletter, September, 2014 - Tertiary education: a prerequisite to meet global challenges RUF-33309 2014 CC BY 4.0 14 Jul 2014
Working Document Series Open Access An Evaluation of the Operations of Three Farmer Associations in Western Kenya A.K. Kipkoech · C.U. Navalayo · O.A. Nekesa · J.O. Ochuodho +3 more The purpose of this study was to evaluate the operation of three contrasting farmer association in western Kenya in order to recommend ways in which to improve the economic performance of the associations. Secondary data were obtained from… RUF-33192 2012 CC BY 4.0 22 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Advancing Nutrition, Human Rights and Governance Studies as A Sustainable Capacity Building Partnership to Improve Food and Nutrition Programming:Experiences from A North-South-South Inter-Universities Project in Africa and Europe Bard Anders Andreassen · Wenche Barth Eide · Per Ole Iversen · A. Kaaya +6 more A South-South-North inter-university project 2010-2014 has launched an innovative model combining nutrition, human rights and governance in existing master programmes at Makerere and Kyambogo Universities in Uganda, Stellenbosch University… RUF-33168 2012 CC BY 4.0 21 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Agricultural research and higher education in Africa: trends, challenges and ways of moving forward Beintema Nienke Agricultural R&D is critical to increasing smallholder productivity and generating agricultural growth in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), but governments continue to underinvest in agriculture, more specifically in agricultural research and … RUF-33143 2012 CC BY 4.0 21 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Handling Practices and Microbiological Safety Associated with Pastoral Traditional Fermented Milk (Suusa) Product for Rural and Urban Market in Kenya B.O. Bebe · J.W. Matofari · P.S. Muliro · L.W. Mwangi Suusa is a fermented camel milk product produced and consumed in the arid and semi-arid lands (ASAL) of Northern and Eastern Kenya. It is produced as a small-scale commercial commodity in these areas but has found its way to urban markets.… RUF-33085 2012 CC BY 4.0 21 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Tracking University Development Contributions: Emerging Indicators from Moi University M. Namumbya Kapiriri Agricultural universities have a tripartite mandate to design and deliver effective and development relevant academic, research and outreach programmes. Conventional university training, tracking, grading and reporting emphasizes the acade… RUF-32919 2012 CC BY 4.0 20 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Harnessing Regional Capacity to Build Agricultural Capacity for Africa: The case of the Intra-ACP academic Mobility Project for 12 Universities in Africa E. Adipala · R. Batte · P. Kibwika · F. Kyazze The ACP-EU Academic mobility programme has awarded a grant of • 1,980,150 to Makerere University to support collaboration among 12 Higher Agricultural Education Institutions (HAEIs) in Africa with the aim of providing relevant and internat… RUF-32913 2012 CC BY 4.0 20 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships: How can Universities in Africa better engage to Nurture and Sustain partnerships? Monica Namumbya Kapiriri · J.M. Mugabe The African European Partnerships on Agricultural Research for Development (PAEPARD) presents a unique opportunity for African Universities to meet the increasing demand to join multi-stakeholder platforms. Based on the theory of innovatio… RUF-32911 2012 CC BY 4.0 20 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Increasing Scientific Research Capacity in Africa through a Proven Model M.Z. Demissie · L.M. Pifer The study focuses on an international model that is designed to strengthen scientific research in higher education. Research skills are taught in various universities and some are acquired through experience and interaction with researcher… RUF-32909 2012 CC BY 4.0 20 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access The Impact of Climate Change on Mud crab Fishery and Fattening to the Communities Livelihood in Pangani and Rufiji Estuaries in Tanzania J.M. Abdallah · E.L. Kamata · H.A. Lamtane The mud crab (Scylla serrata) is a big portunid crab that lives on soft muddy bottoms association with mangrove-lined estuaries in the Indo-West Pacific. They have fast growth rates, early maturity, wide distribution and high fecundity. Ma… RUF-32854 2012 CC BY 4.0 19 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Assessment of the Performance of the Aquaculture Fish Marketing chain: A case of Dowa and Mchinji Districts in Malawi D. Kaunda · D. Lisungu Banda · E. Ngongola This study was carried out in Dowa and Mchinji Districts in the Central Region of Malawi. The main purpose of the study was to improve the marketing system of the small scale fish farmers for increased income with particular focus on asses… RUF-32822 2012 CC BY 4.0 19 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Breeding Seasonality and Size at first Maturity of Synodontis njassae of Southeast arm of Lake Malawi K.M. Kamtambe · E.W. Kaunda · F. Maguza-Tembo · A. Msukwa Breeding seasonality and size-at-first maturity of Synodontis njassae in southeast arm of Lakes Malawi was studied. It was found that males mature earlier than females (10.6cm and 11cm, respectively). The size at 50% maturity for both sexe… RUF-32807 2012 CC BY 4.0 19 May 2014
