Working Document Series Open Access Uncovering the potential of resource-poor farmers through increased access to improved agricultural technologies: The Malawi model N. Khaki · A. Sefasi Malawi has faced consistent incidences of hunger, malnutrition and poverty. These have been attributed in part to frequent droughts. In addition, privatization policies forced the country to put the burden of keeping food reserves and prov… RUF-34920 2010 CC BY 4.0 14 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access An analysis of productivity and technical efficiency of conservation agriculture in Malawi: A case of Nkhotakota district K. Droppelmann · Abdi-Khalil Edriss · B. Kakhobwe · H.R. Mloza-Banda +1 more Maize productivity, measured as the amount of output for a given input set, is lower than it could be in Malawi due to poor access to agricultural inputs and environmental depletion especially declining soil fertility. Malawi is promoting … RUF-34914 2010 CC BY 4.0 14 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Estimation of the total viable bacterial counts of raw and processed milk from selected smallholder dairy farms of Zimbabwe P.T. Banda · G. Matope · T.A Mhone A study conducted in several diary farms in Zimbabwe revealed high levels of bacteria in both processed and raw milk. This is a public health concern. Efforts need to be put in place to minimize such high loads of bacterial counts. RUF-34907 2010 CC BY 4.0 14 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access An analysis of technical efficiency of mixed intercropping agroforestry technology: A case of Zomba district in Malawi Abdi-Khalil Edriss · B. Kakhobwe · M.B. Kwapata · J. H. Mangisoni +1 more The study was conducted in Zomba district in Malawi, in 2005/ 2006 cropping season with the main objective of assessing technical efficiency (TE) of mixed intercropping (MI) agroforestry technology. Study population consisted of 101 farmer… RUF-34906 2010 CC BY 4.0 14 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access The importance of trees and shrubs as livestock feed in the arid and semi arid rangelands of Kenya: Case of Prosopis juliflora in Baringo district S.K. Choge · W.N. Ekaya · R.N. Kinuthia · O.K. Koech +1 more This study was conducted to determine the potential of integrating Prosopis juliflora in drylands livestock production where the tree is abundant and has been reported by the community to be a menace to their livelihoods. Despite these all… RUF-34855 2010 CC BY 4.0 14 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Human resource practices, person organization fit and commitment among University lecturers I. M. Birungi · J. Kikooma · J. Ntayi The aim of this study is to understand how Human Resource Management (HRM) practices affect the people, or human resources, who work for the organization. Information generated is vital in driving the organizational strategies and goals in… RUF-34833 2010 CC BY 4.0 14 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Policy implications for wide scale adoption of sustainable land management technologies in eastern Uganda M. Barungi · Abdi-Khalil Edriss · D. Ng’ong’ola · M. Waithaka This study, to be conducted in the highlands of eastern Uganda, will document existing local policies and incentive systems in relation to sustainable land use management. Various techniques, including questionnaire surveys, group discussi… RUF-34827 2010 CC BY 4.0 14 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Accounting records management and performance of small scale businesses M. Akello · J. E. Apio Records management is important for organizational growth and survival. It enhances decision making, accountability and staff performance. Although organizations keep records, not all these records are well documented and stored to facilit… RUF-34818 2010 CC BY 4.0 11 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 Spatial variability in subterranean termite assemblage on grazing lands in semi-arid Nakasongola, Uganda C. Bakuneta · D. Mpairwe · S. Mugerwa · J. Nderitu +2 more Surges in termite activity and the associated destructive behavior have resulted into enormous deterioration of grazing lands in semi-arid Nakasongola in the drylands of central Uganda. Termites frequently attack and severely damage grasse… RUF-34780 2010 CC BY 4.0 11 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Assessment of spatio-temporal redistribution of major crops and livestock mobility due to climate change and variability in Uganda L. Aribo · P. Isubikalu · E. Komutunga · J.G.M. Majaliwa +4 more Considering how climate will change over the years offer important insight into how the challenges as result of climate change (CC) and variability can be responded to. Modeling and descriptive studies are being conducted in Uganda to gene… RUF-34775 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 Banana farming in Kenya: Options for rejuvenating productivity J. Mbaka · Maina Mwangi Bananas constitute an important component of farm enterprises in the mid altitudes of central and eastern provinces of Kenya. In recent years the crop has steadily gained importance over traditional cash crops, e.g. coffee, and various sho… RUF-34742 2010 CC BY 4.0 10 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Developing capacity for implementing innovative PPR control strategies based on the epidemiology and socio-economic aspects of the disease in the East African region L.C. Bebora · C.G. Gitao · E. Karimuribo · S.M. Kihu +4 more Major losses in sheep and goats have been incurred from Peste des petit ruminants (PPR), a relatively new disease in East Africa. It first appeared in Eastern Uganda but has since spread to most of Kenya and Northern Tanzania. Small rumina… RUF-34732 2010 CC BY 4.0 10 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Assessment of the spatio-temporal bovine migratory routes and transboundary animal diseases infestation in Uganda I. Bayiyana · W. Ekere · P. Lochap · M.G.J. Majaliwa +2 more Livestock form an important part of Uganda’s GDP with a big proportion of households deriving their livelihoods from the sector. However, pasture management and disease control especially Transboundary Animal Disease outbreaks have challen… RUF-34728 2010 CC BY 4.0 10 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Development of management practices for sustainable improvement of indigenous goats in Tanzania S.W. Chenyambuga · D.M. Komwihangilo · E.E. Ndemanisho In recent years exotic breeds and crossbred goats of the indigenous breeds and some European breeds (mainly dairy goats) have been distributed in rural areas of Tanzania to increase goat productivity and alleviate poverty. However, the dis… RUF-34721 2010 CC BY 4.0 10 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Enhancing village chicken productivity through parasite management for effective newcastle disease vaccination in Kenya L.C. Bebora · C.O. Gor · N. Maingi · P.G. Mbuthia +1 more Newcastle disease (ND) is documented among the most important diseases of poultry in the world, causing devastating losses in both commercial and village chickens. It is capable of causing mortality rates of up to 100% of the flock and, as… RUF-34715 2010 CC BY 4.0 10 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Land cover and use changes in the rangelands of Central-Uganda: Impacts on soil quality and pasture productivity C.K.K. Gachene · G. Kironchi · D. Mpairwe · E. Zziwa This study determined the patterns and magnitudes of land cover and use changes, their driving factors and impacts on soil quality and pasture productivity in Nakasongola district. Satellite data (1970 - 2009), surveys, soil and pasture sa… RUF-34706 2010 CC BY 4.0 10 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Effect of soil copper accumulation on proliferation and survival of rhizobia G.P. Msumali · H. Tindwa Two strains of the fast-growing bean rhizobia- PV1 and PV2 and two others of the slow-growing cowpea and soybean bradyrhizobia- CP1 and GM8 respectively, were used to test their in vitro proliferation and in vivo survival. Known amounts of… RUF-34704 2010 CC BY 4.0 10 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Inheritance of resistance to bacterial blight and implication for rice improvement in Uganda G. Asea · R. Edema · P. Gibson · I. Habarurema +1 more Bacterial blight caused by Xanthomonas oryzae pv.oryzae, is a destructive disease of rice worldwide. Resistant varieties are the best option to avert the disease. Thirty resistance genes identified face a wide genetic diversity exhibited b… RUF-34618 2010 CC BY 4.0 8 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Assessment of soil and landform characteristics for implementation of conservation agriculture in West Usambara Mountains, Lushoto District, Tanzania D. Kimaro · L.A. Kyaruzi · H.B. Msita Developing strategies that promote conservation agriculture in the West Usambara Mountains in Tanzania poses a particular challenge. This research used empirical and qualitative method to assess soil and landform characteristics in relatio… RUF-34613 2010 CC BY 4.0 8 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Parametric pedotransfer functions for predicting soil water retention in a Ngerengere Subcatchment, Morogoro -Tanzania Kitalyi. Aichi · J. Dietz · J. Kaingo · H. Mahoo +1 more The soil water retention-release characteristics (SWRC) are essential to understand water redistribution in agricultural systems. However, direct measurements of SWRC are constrained by costs, scarcity of equipment and time. Pedotransfer f… RUF-34592 2010 CC BY 4.0 8 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Building Capacity for Food Security in Africa: Underlying issues, challenges and opportunities Sylvia Chindime · A. Kaaya · M. Karuhanga · C. Ntwali +1 more Africa’s development will depend largely on three key factors; political stability, a vibrant agricultural sector and a pool of skilled, innovative and entrepreneural graduates able to spur innovations. This paper outlines the rationale fo… RUF-34554 2010 CC BY 4.0 4 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Never sail by someone else’s star: Agricultural education for Africa M. Blackie There is a continent wide recognition that a productive agriculture is a key driver of national growth. But skilled professionals in agriculture are in short supply. Africa’s fastestgrowing and fastest-urbanising population is creating a “… RUF-34549 2010 CC BY 4.0 2 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Impact of landuse change on soil carbon stocks and livelihoods of communities on Mt. Elgon region, Uganda S. Balaba Tumwebaze · M. Buyinza · C. M. Nantumbwe · M. M. Tenywa There is inadequate knowledge on the form of soil organic carbon (SOC) pools and fluxes that are affected by land use change. Hence, there is a need to understand how soil organic carbon is affected by land use change and how these impacts… RUF-34544 2010 CC BY 4.0 26 Aug 2015
