Working Document Series Open Access The Role of Academy in Relation to the Agricultural Research Development in Parana State, Brazil Signorelli Farias Gonçalo · R.X. Nilceu Nazareno Compared to the American system, where agricultural research, extension and education are offered by the same institutions, the Universities in Brazil in these fields are organised differently. At federal level higher education and researc… RUF-32408 2012 CC BY 4.0 16 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Experiential Learning: Theory and Practice at Three RUFORUM Universities R. Hawkins African agricultural universities have been heavily criticised for not producing graduates with the skills needed by the modern labour market. One of the perceived solutions advocated for this problem is the greater use of experiential lea… RUF-32370 2012 CC BY 4.0 16 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Creation of research linkages in Africa by regional bodies L.S.M. Akunadabweni · C.G. Gitao Agriculture is the mainstay of most African countries and research in the sector is one of the key ways to make it more efficient and thus beneficial to the rural communities. Establishment of research linkages is key to enhancing efficien… RUF-32355 2012 CC BY 4.0 16 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access NARI-University Collaboration for Development Impact Y. Baguma · C. Ebong · R. Edema · P. Gibson +3 more The primary aim of current improvements in agriculture in Uganda, and indeed the whole of Eastern Africa region, is to ensure food and income security for improved livelihoods of the people. Unfortunately, key factors that have often been … RUF-32343 2012 CC BY 4.0 16 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Information and Communication Technologies and Agricultural Knowledge Management: Comparative Assessment of Peri-urban and Rural Settings in Kenya F. Mugivane · D.A. Odongo · F. Olubayo The purpose of this study was to investigate the use of ICTs among smallholder farmers and extension agent for knowledge management, and compare the situation in peri-urban and rural settings. The study was carried out in two districts of … RUF-32304 2012 CC BY 4.0 16 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access The impact of climate change and variability on agricultural production: Adaptation strategies in Teso sub-region of eastern Uganda W. Ekere · V. Ekiyar · C. Jumbe · J. Mangisoni +3 more Climate change is emerging as the most important environmental problem facing modern society. Africa in particular is highly vulnerable to climate change and variability due to heavy reliance on rainfed agriculture by the majority of its p… RUF-32296 2012 CC BY 4.0 16 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Potential Role of Cereal-Legume Intercropping Systems in Integrated Soil Fertility Management in Small holder Farming Systems of Sub-Saharan Africa J.M.M. Matusso · M.W. Mucheru-Muna · J.N. Mugwe The sub-Saharan Africa’s population is growing exponentially and it has to fulfill its food and nutrition requirement. An attractive strategy for increasing productivity and labour utilization per unit area of available land is to intensif… RUF-32039 2012 CC BY 4.0 13 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Wild fire impact assessment on availability of the main Forest Resources in the Nniassa National Reserve R. Bandeira · Aniceto Chaúquem · A. Ribeiro · Natasha Ribeiro This study was conducted in Niassa National Reserve (NNR), located in the north of Mozambique. The main objective was to examine the availability of selected forest resources to local communities along a fire gradient. To achieve this obje… RUF-31757 2012 CC BY 4.0 2 May 2014
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Soybean Rust Diversity and Adaptation of Elite Soybean Lines to the Ugandan Environment Tonny Obua Soybean rust (Phakopsora pachyrhizi Sydow) is a major threat to soybean production worldwide. The objectives of this study were to; a) assess P. pachyrhizi diversity in the major soybean growing areas of Uganda usin SSR markers; b) assess … RUF-31686 2013 CC BY 4.0 26 Feb 2014
Working Document Series 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) is an association of 10 faculties of agriculture in Eastern and Southern Africa that recognises the important and largely unfulfilled position that universities… RUF-31680 2005 CC BY 4.0 17 Feb 2014
Brochures and Fact Sheets Open Access PhD in Agricultural Resource Economics In sub-Saharan Africa, both hunger and poverty have been the major problems faced by the people and governments. The consequences of these problems are natural disorder, high human mortality, and environmental degradation, among others. Go… RUF-31672 2015 CC BY 4.0 14 Feb 2014
Brochures and Fact Sheets Open Access Masters in Research Methods Research methods, including statistics and biometry underlie effective applied science. Yet there is a decline in the number of professionals in these areas. Indeed studies done by the Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) in 2… RUF-31670 2015 CC BY 4.0 14 Feb 2014
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Comparison of Surface and Drip Irrigation Regimes for Banana (Musa AAA) cv. Grand Nain in Gezira, Sudan Ahmed Babiker Ahmed Khalifa The experiment was established in the Horticultural Research Centre Farm, Agricultural Research Corporation, Wad Medani, Sudan during16th November 2009 and 16th October 2011. The soil used on the experimental site is silty clay loam soils … RUF-31642 2012 CC BY 4.0 24 Dec 2013
Working Document Series Open Access Food Poverty among Pastoral Communities in Dryland Kenya D.M. Nyariki · V.O. Wasonga · A. Yazan Elhadi The dryland area of Kenya has the highest poverty incidence compared to other areas in the country; this is why poverty reduction has been a key government policy goal especially in these areas. These regions are predominantly inhabited by… RUF-31637 2012 CC BY 4.0 13 Nov 2013
Working Document Series Open Access Overview of Impact Indicators of Soybean Rust Resistant Varieties on Uganda's Economy B. Bashaasha · R. Kawuki · D. Nanfumba · T. Obua +1 more Herein, we document the contribution of soybean (Glycine max) genetic improvement to the economic changes at the community level in Uganda. We have illustrated the case of soybean rust, which has been, and continues to be the greatest obst… RUF-31636 2012 CC BY 4.0 13 Nov 2013
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
Working Document Series Open Access The Forum for Sustainable Agriculture in Africa: Genesis, Operations, and Future Prospects D.L. Okello · K. Senkosi The slow rate of agricultural development in Africa can largely be blamed on lack of functional relationships between technology/innovation generation centers, local farming communities, financial institutions and markets. The result has b… RUF-31628 2012 CC BY 4.0 9 Nov 2013
Working Document Series Open Access The Nature of Land Resource Ownership and Perceptions on its Management among Farming Families of South East Nigeria W. Doppler · O. Olajide Adeola Land has a cultural value in Nigeria in that its ownership cements the relationship of the owner with the community. But more importantly, land resource is critical to the livelihood of rural farmers because they depend on it for income an… RUF-31625 2012 CC BY 4.0 9 Nov 2013
Working Document Series Open Access Strengthening Capacities of Agricultural Communities to Adapt to Climate Change in Bukinda Sub County, Kabele District J.G.M. Majaliwa · R.L. Mwerera · R.L. Tabuti This project, carried out as a follow-up to M.Sc thesis research, aimed at addressing issues identified as climate change priorities was a direct result of the urgent climate change adaptation priorities identified in Kabale district durin… RUF-31622 2012 CC BY 4.0 4 Nov 2013
Working Document Series Open Access Viability and Welfare Implications of Project Supported Small and Medium Agribusiness Enterprises in Malawi L. Mtsitsi The study intends to determine the viability of group based enterprises that have accessed microfinance services in Malawi. In addition, the study is also tracing the impact of such accessibility on the welfare of individual members of the… RUF-31617 2012 CC BY 4.0 24 Oct 2013
Working Document Series Open Access Impact of Farm-Gate Price on Food Security in Ludewa District of Iringa Region, Tanzania F.T.M. Kilima · B. Maonga · M.B. Mbise · B. Mloza +2 more Tanzania is not drought prone, but food insecurity in the country is both transitory and chronic in nature. Agriculture which is the backbone of the country’s economy is the main sector that can solve the problem of food insecurity especia… RUF-31615 2012 CC BY 4.0 24 Oct 2013
Working Document Series Open Access Citrus Market Access in Kyoga Plains Agricultural Zone in Uganda E. Chilembwe · G. Elepu · H. Kongai · M.B. Kwapata +2 more Horticulture is among the fastest growing agricultural subsectors in Uganda. However, limited attention has been given to the strategic marketing of its produce. Therefore this study is assessing the effect of institutional, infrastructura… RUF-31608 2012 CC BY 4.0 24 Oct 2013
Working Document Series Open Access Micro Credit Intervention in Rural Poor Households and Its Effects on Household Vulnerability to Poverty J.M. Kiiru Empirical studies have suggested the possibility of fuelling vulnerability among households by microfinance programmes through indebting the poor. Hulme and Mosley (1996) found that there exists a tradeoff between changes in income and vul… RUF-31602 2012 CC BY 4.0 24 Oct 2013
Working Document Series Open Access Microfinance and the Growth of Small-Scale Agribusinesses in Malawi J.K. Dzanja This research is investigating the impact of microfinance institutions on the ability to enhance the local credit systems and performance of the small and medium enterprises in Malawi. The focus of the assessment will be on agricultural gr… RUF-31600 2012 CC BY 4.0 24 Oct 2013
Working Document Series Open Access Assessment of Goat Production Systems and Social-Economic Factors Affecting Demand of Goats and Goat Meat in Malawi F. Chimwemwe Chigwa Little information exists of demand parameters for goats and goat meat despite seasonality of the demand. Demand for goat meat in Malawi is high during religious festivals, cultural celebrations and when households are food insecure. Food … RUF-31598 2012 CC BY 4.0 24 Oct 2013
