Working Document Series Open Access Enhancing agricultural knowledge sharing among smallholder farmers in Uganda: An evaluation of mobile and web technologies Drake Patrick Mirembe · E. Mwesigwa · F.P. Tulinayo Agricultural information is critical in improving smallholder agricultural production and linking increased production to markets. Publically funded research and indigenous knowledge are the main sources of agricultural knowledge for small… RUF-36838 2016 CC BY 4.0 14 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Characteristics of effective nutrition-agricultural extension interventions: lessons from civil society extension organizations in Uganda M.K. Kabahenda · M. N. Mangheni · T. Sitenda · P. Walekhwa Conventional agricultural extension interventions have focused on production objectives with limited attention on nutrition. Recently, there has been a new thrust by the international and regional organizations as well as national governme… RUF-36835 2016 CC BY 4.0 14 Sep 2017
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Factors influencing the use of improved maize seed technology in Kilosa District in Tanzania Nicholaus Shokela Nchembi Around the world, the use of improved agricultural technology among maize farmers to boost agricultural productivity has been emphasized. In view of this development, Tanzania Government implemented numerous initiatives and policies aimed … RUF-36747 2017 CC BY 4.0 14 Aug 2017
Newsletters Open Access Africa Higher Education Insights: Issue 1, April-June 2017 A RUFORUM quarterly newsletter to share reflections on emerging issues in higher education and agriculture in Africa. RUF-36721 2017 CC BY 4.0 7 Jul 2017
Journal articles Open Access Farmers’ perceptions of rice postharvest losses in Eastern Uganda Gabriel Karubanga · P. Kibwika · F.B. Kyazze · G. Lusiba Ssebaggala The cross-sectional survey involving 83 farmers in focus group discussions and 150 individual interviews examined smallholder farmers’ perceptions about postharvest losses (PHLs) in in rice in Eastern Uganda. Principal component analysis a… RUF-36710 2017 CC BY 4.0 30 Jun 2017
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Effectiveness of video-mediated extension approach as used by Sasakawa Global 2000 to influence social learning among rice farmers in Uganda Gabriel Karubanga The increasing availability and access to Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is providing new opportunities to address the persistent challenge of limited access to agricultural information and knowledge by smallholder farmers.… RUF-36709 2017 CC BY 4.0 30 Jun 2017
TAGDev Resources Open Access Participatory Variety Selection for enhanced promotion and adoption of improved finger millet varieties: a case for Singida and Iramba Districts in Central Tanzania P. Audi · J. Kibuka · E. Letayo · E. Manyasa +7 more Participatory variety selection (PVS) is an approach which provides a wide choice of varieties to farmers to evaluate in their own environment using their own resources for increasing production. It enhances farmer’s access to diverse crop… RUF-36639 2017 CC BY 4.0 23 Mar 2017
TAGDev Resources Open Access The benefits and challenges of using ICTs to strengthen university-farming community engagement in Uganda P. Ebanyat · P. Isubikalu · Drake Patrick Mirembe · B. Obaa +2 more Agricultural Universities like many other organizations have used conventional communication channels in sharing information with farmers and other stakeholders. There are however increased limitations of ensuring real-time and sustainable… RUF-36621 2017 CC BY 4.0 23 Mar 2017
TAGDev Resources Open Access Role of farmer field schools in adoption of innovative rice production practices in Mvomero District, Tanzania D. Kambewa · N. Kenya · J.C. Masangano · M.R.S. Mlozi Farmer Field Schools (FFS) provide farmers with an opportunity to experiment new technologies which help them to make informed decisions that eventually lead to increased production and income. This study assessed the role of FFS in adopti… RUF-36617 2017 CC BY 4.0 22 Mar 2017
TAGDev Resources Open Access TAGDev Inception and Planning Meeting Report The project inception and planning meeting was held at the RUFORUM Secretariat from 15th to 17th December 2016. The meeting involved the RUFORUM Secretariat staff, the implementing universities, The MasterCard Foundation Makerere, Makerere… RUF-36601 2016 CC BY 4.0 5 Mar 2017
TAGDev Resources Open Access TAGDev Implementing Partners Planning Meeting The TAGDEv Implementing Partner’s Workshop involving Egerton University, Gulu University and RUFORUM was held in Kampala from 8th to 9th August 2016 at the RUFORUM Secretariat to initiate the process of programme implementation. This plann… RUF-36600 2016 CC BY 4.0 5 Mar 2017
Theses & Dissertations Open Access The role of farmer field schools in adoption and adaptation of recommended rice production practices in Mvomero District in Tanzania Nyamonge Kenya Farmer Field Schools (FFS) provide farmers with an opportunity to experiment new technologies which help them to make informed decisions that eventually lead to increased production and income. This study aimed at assessing the role of FFS… RUF-36573 2016 CC BY 4.0 9 Feb 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Catalysing rural transformation through a community based approach P. Atim · M. Edimu · R. Ekwamu · R. Kawuki +2 more Dissemination of agricultural information and/or technologies in Uganda and indeed elsewhere relies on multipronged approaches. This is being fast-tracked by effective engagement of institutions that have great potential to deliver results… RUF-36529 2016 CC BY 4.0 30 Nov 2016
Journal articles Open Access Innovating for skills enhancement: the centrality of field attachment programs in agricultural sciences in Africa A. Egeru · H. Makuma-Massa · P. Nampala · Moses Osiru In 2010, the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) launched the Field Attachment Programmes Award (FAPA) – an innovative strategy aimed at encouraging graduate students at postgraduate level to follow t… RUF-36030 2016 CC BY 4.0 14 Sep 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Strategy for accessing agricultural indigenous knowledge and database development: AgShareII Project Constant Okello-Obura RUF-35839 2014 CC BY 4.0 28 Jan 2016
Working Document Series Open Access The AgShare methodology: a scalable and sustainable method of filling critical gaps in agriculture related curriculum through a redesigned MSc process RUF-35834 2015 CC BY 4.0 28 Jan 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Assessing the effectiveness of the contract system of agricultural extension with special focus on the enhancement of demand-driven processes in Mukono district Bernard Bonton Obaa The government of Uganda (GOU), under the Plan to Modernize Agriculture (PMA), is gradually phasing out the traditional public extension system in favour of a a private extension system. The private extension service provision is being coo… RUF-35472 2004 CC BY 4.0 28 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Improving access to information for rural and agricultural development using ICTs in northern Uganda: Lessons and experiences J.C. Achora Access to information by rural farming communities is one of the major constraints to agricultural development in Uganda because of inadequate extension service delivery. The use of information communications technologies (ICTs) can potent… RUF-35146 2010 CC BY 4.0 16 Sep 2015
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 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
Technical reports Open Access Case studies on RUFORUM Regional Masters Degree Programmes Rose Njeru This study documents the findings of three case studies of RUFORUM Regional Masters degree programs namely, Research Methods at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), Plant Breeding and Seed Systems at Makerere Uni… RUF-33592 2014 CC BY 4.0 19 Feb 2015
Technical reports Open Access Case studies on RUFORUM Regional PhD Programmes Rose Njeru Since 2008, RUFORUM has launched seven regional coursework based PhD programs which are hosted at different member universities. RUFORUM engaged a consultant to conduct case studies of five programs namely, PhD Dryland Resource Management … RUF-33591 2014 CC BY 4.0 19 Feb 2015
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 Harnessing the Capacity of African Universities to Foster Rural Transformation in Africa E. Adipala The rural African farmer characterizes agriculture in Sub- Saharan Africa. Their yields and productivity remain low and significantly below the global averages for key staple crops including cereal. Due to reliance on rainfall and inabilit… RUF-32904 2012 CC BY 4.0 20 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Development of Business Capacity and Organisation of Commercial Business of Farmer Based Organisations in the West Maprusi Distict in the Northern Intervention Zone in Ghana W. Amo-Awua · R. Tortoe This paper presents an analysis of stage 1 training service provided in the Northern Horticultural Zone to nine Farmer Based Organisations (FBO’s) in the West Mamprusi District of the Northern Region in Business Capacity Building from Octo… RUF-31631 2012 CC BY 4.0 9 Nov 2013
