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 Assessment of Climate change Impact on Sorghum Productivity in Sudan M. Muna Elhag Water rather than land is the limiting factor for crop production in Sudan. More than 80 percent of sorghum, which is the major stable food crop in the country, is grown in the rainfed subsector. This paper reports on a study of the impact… RUF-32866 2012 CC BY 4.0 19 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Applying Large Area Modelling Approach to Assess the Impacts of Climate Variability and Change: Informing Policy and Adaptation - A review N. Kihupi · B. Msongaleli · F.B.R. Rwehumbiza · S.D. Tumbo This review highlights some pertinent methodologies in dealing with uncertainty in climate projections and how crop models are increasingly used to support decisions at various levels to guide food security policy formulation, management a… RUF-32863 2012 CC BY 4.0 19 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access An overview of Pollution Loading into Lake Kivu Basin S. Bashwira · F. Kansiime · J.G.M. Majaliwa · M. Tenywa Increasing pollution loading is one of the factors which have led to instability of the Lake Kivu threatening the survival of millions of people living around it. This study will i) characterise and quantify historical land use and livelih… RUF-32858 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 Spatial Dynamic of the Mabalane Mopane Ecosystem Degradation and its Association with Wildfires in southern Mozambique: What Implications for Biodiversity and people’s Livelihoods Romana Rombe Bandeira · Inocência Muzime · Amadeu Ossene · Cláudio dos Santos Quenhe +1 more The study focused on the Mopane woodlands, a forest ecosystem in Mozambiques from which the rural poor extract various forest and non forests products. The size of the ecosystem has been reduced over the years due to extensive agriculture … RUF-32737 2012 CC BY 4.0 18 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Translating Integrated Soil Fertility Management Empirical Knowledge into Action through Participatory Learning and Marketing Agricultural Produce in Zimbabwe R. Chikowo · D. Dhliwayo · P. Mapfumo · F. Mtambanengwe +2 more The study sought to identify suitable mechanisms for transferring the available knowledge on concepts and principles of integrated soil fertility management (ISFM) technologies to smallholder farmers and agricultural service providers in Z… RUF-32722 2012 CC BY 4.0 18 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Spatial and Temporal Distribution and Utilisation of Fallow Land in South Central Zimbabwe E. Manzungu · L. Mtali The purpose of this study was to assess the spatial and temporal distribution of fallow land between 1984 and 2010 in Zimbabwe’s communal areas and its utilisation. Chivi district, which is located in south central Zimbabwe, was used as a … RUF-32695 2012 CC BY 4.0 18 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Influence of Legume Biomass on Soil Fertility Status and Maize Performance in Striga Infested Soils of Iringa, Tanzania R. Hepelwa · J.J. Msaky · K.P. Sibuga Striga asiatica is one of the most severe biological constraints to cereal production in low soil fertility areas, reducing maize and sorghum yield by 10-100%. The use of inorganic nitrogen fertilisers counteracts the effect of this parasi… RUF-32675 2012 CC BY 4.0 18 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Predicting tef Yield using AquaCrop Model Under Various Water Availability Regimes: A case study in Northern Ethiopia Alemie Araya · S. Habtu · Haileselassie Hailay Tef is one of the most important food crops grown in northern Ethiopia. This region is severely affected by drought. To continue producing the crop, it is necessary improve efficient use of water by tef within the context of climate variab… RUF-32671 2012 CC BY 4.0 18 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Production Performance and Contribution of Dairy Goats to Income of Small Scale Farmers: A Case of Babati and Kongwa Districts in Tanzania S.W. Chenyambuga · Mary Jackson · D.M. Komwihangilo · E.E. Ndemanisho This study was carried out in Babati and Kongwa districts in Tanzania to determine the lactation performance, reproduction performance, profitability and contribution of dairy goats to household income of small scale farmers. The data were… RUF-32638 2012 CC BY 4.0 17 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Maize streak virus (MSV) diversity in Uganda and the assessment of gene silencing as a tool for development of resistance to MSV B.E. Owor · D.M. Shepherd · J.A. Thompson Through an extensive survey conducted in all maize-growing regions in Uganda as well as the application of gene silencing to develop a novel disease control option for maize streak disease, the diversity of Maize streak virus (MSV) in diff… RUF-32561 2012 CC BY 4.0 17 May 2014
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 Determinants of Land Management Practices in the Agricultural Highlands of Uganda: A Case of Kabale Highlands in Western Uganda S. Alobo · J. Mugisha The study investigated land management decisions in the agricultural highland area of Kabale district in South Western Uganda. Data were analysed using multivariate regression techniques.Results showed that demographic characteristics such… RUF-32323 CC BY 4.0 16 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Validation of the Profitability of Banana Growing in Kamwezi Sub-County, Kabale District, South Western Uganda S. Ahumuza · B. Bua Banana is an important food staple and source of cash income in most parts of Uganda, which do not experience serious drought. Uganda’s production accounts for 20% of world’s production providing income to rural families. As an industry ba… RUF-32307 2012 CC BY 4.0 16 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Factors Influencing Access to Integrated Soil Fertility Management Information and Knowledge and its Uptake Among Smallholder Farmers in Zimbabwe R. Chikowo · T. Gwandu · P. Mapfumo · T.C. Mashavave +2 more Lack of access to information and knowledge generated through formal research has been identified as a major drawback to adoption of agricultural technologies among smallholder farmers in Zimbabwe. This study evaluated how farmers acquire,… RUF-32277 2012 CC BY 4.0 16 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Fire Regime Characterisation and Mapping in the Niassa National Reserve: Preliminary Results Cangela Aménio · Natasha Ribeiro Niassa National Reserve (NNR) located in northern Mozambique is the largest conservation area in the country. It is subjected to fires every year due to agricultural and forestry activities. This study aims to map and characterise the fire… RUF-32242 2012 CC BY 4.0 15 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Towards Development of Site Specific Technologies for Identification of Fields Infested with Root-knot Nematodes (RKN) under Tomato Cropping System in Mwea, Kenya J.K. Birgen · F.W. Kariuki · G.M. Kariuki · G.W. Ngundo +2 more This study was conducted in Mwea, central Kenya with the aim of developing a soil-characteristic-based site specific technology for identification of root-knot nematode (RKN) Meloidogyne spp. infested soils. This involved analysis of eda… RUF-32078 2012 CC BY 4.0 13 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Effect of Soil Quality on Potential of Forage Establishment in Chivi Fallow Lands, Zimbabwe E. Manzungu · S. Ncube · B. Tavirimirwa There have been concerns about the poor communal grazing resources and the resulting degradation and depletion of communal rangelands in Zimbabwe. Different government departments, researchers, and non-governmental organisations have imple… RUF-32030 2012 CC BY 4.0 13 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Modelling of Runoff Water Harvesting, Storage and Irrigation for Dry Season Bean Production M. Lowole · H. Mahoo · S. Rwehumbiza · D.D. Singa +1 more Productivity of Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.), an important component of farming systems in smallholder agriculture of sub-Saharan Africa, remained stagnant or even declined over the years, because of major problems such as drought. … RUF-32023 2012 CC BY 4.0 13 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Advances in Cassava Research in Management of Cassava Brown Streak Virus Disease in Uganda Settumba Mukasa Cassava is an important food crop in Africa where it is affected by two main virus diseases, cassava mosaic disease (CMD) and cassava brown streak disease (CBSD). CMD occurs in all the cassava-growing countries on the continent and it has … RUF-32003 2012 CC BY 4.0 13 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Evaluation of Root- knot Nematode Management Strategies Based on their Distribution in Tomato Fields in Mwea, Kenya J.K. Birgen · F.W. Kariuki · G.M. Kariuki · G.W. Ngundo Tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) are mainly grown by small scale farmers in most arable areas in Kenya with the main production areas being in Central Province. Tomato production in Kenya is hampered by a variety of pests and diseases among… RUF-31966 CC BY 4.0 13 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Investigating Viability of Premium Influenced Land use Structure in Production of Quality Indigenous Vegetable L.S.M. Akunadabweni · J. Mburu · S. Munialo · A. Namutebi Raised bed gardening is a form of land use structure that is becoming popular among home vegetable growers especially in parts of the world with greater population densities or less tillable land. Raised bed plots coined as Premium Influen… RUF-31942 2012 CC BY 4.0 13 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Enhancing Farmers’ Adaptation to Climate Change by Integrating Traditional and Conventional Drought Prediction and Preparedness Techniques in Kenyan Central Highlands M.W. Mucheru-Muna · W.E. Mugi Climate change has been recognised as the most complex and challenging environmental problem facing crop production among most small holder farms today. Drought, a condition that has a negative impact on crop productivity is an indicator o… RUF-31934 2012 CC BY 4.0 13 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Effect of different tillage methods on soil moisture Dynamics in Maize-bean Cropping Systems in Semi Arid Mwala District, Kenya N. Amuri · C.K.K. Gachene · A.N. Karuma · P.W. Mtakwa Water is an important factor affecting plant growth especially in semi arid areas. A study to determine the effects of tillage and cropping systems on soil surface roughness, moisture storage and maize and bean yields was conducted in semi… RUF-31920 2012 CC BY 4.0 12 May 2014
