Working Document Series Open Access Analysis of land exchange practice and its effects on technical efficiency of rice farmers in north-eastern zone of Nigeria G.B. Ayoola · J.B. Ayoola · C.R.F Djomo · M. Sani +2 more This study analyzed the practice of land exchange in Norther-Eastern zone of Nigeria. Four hundred (400) rice farmers under irrigation farming were selected using multi-stage sampling procedure to provide data by means of structured interv… RUF-41080 2024 CC BY 4.0 13 Sep 2024
Working Document Series Open Access Impact of Woodlot Production on the Income of Farmers in Ghana S.I. Egyir · A. Mensah-Bonsu · J. Ninson · E.E. Onumah Woodlot production can reduce deforestation and the rate of climate change. Additionally, it can reduce poverty and provide an alternative source of income for farmers. The objective of the study was to assess the impact of woodlot product… RUF-41065 2024 CC BY 4.0 13 Sep 2024
Working Document Series Open Access Evaluation of African Swine Fever and its Effects on Pig Farmer’s Profitability in the Buea Mu-nicipality, South West Region of Cameroon E.S.M. Meyo · N.W. Nghonjuyi · F.A. Niba Agricultural productivity should be a central term in the Africa’s primary sector, the sector must be strong enough to create and foster both wealth and wellbeing, most particularly for its direct actors. In Cameroon, like in the rest of t… RUF-40994 2024 CC BY 4.0 12 Sep 2024
Working Document Series Open Access A business incubator approach to the teaching of livestock production at the University of Buea: Evolution, conception and implementation hurdles , E.E.E. Esunge · D. Ewane · M.S. Itoe · M.L. Lytia +6 more As the internet becomes a global equalizer for knowledge and remote access to tangible things, education that is based on fact acquisition, becomes outdated. Faced with this reality, policymakers require evidence that will justify changes.… RUF-40988 2024 CC BY 4.0 12 Sep 2024
Working Document Series Open Access Enhancing livelihoods and resilience of smallholder farmers to climate change through the scaling up of value chains of indigenous fruit species: the case study of Baobab in Benin A.E. Assogbadjo · F.J. Chadare · C. Gbedomon · R. Glèlè Kakaï +3 more The project “Scaling up African baobab food products valuation through enhancement of their safety and value chains for food and nutritional security in Benin” implemented from March 2018 to March 2023, aimed at combining both participator… RUF-40960 2024 CC BY 4.0 12 Sep 2024
Working Document Series Open Access A Review of Why People Deplete Forest Land for Agriculture Expansion in Ghana J. Baidoo · I. Egyir Forest land is used for agriculture expansion. People use forestlands mainly for farming tree and staple crops. The forestlands in Ghana are highly depleted. Why do people deplete forest land for agriculture expansion in Ghana? Results fro… RUF-40913 2024 CC BY 4.0 11 Sep 2024
Working Document Series Open Access Assessment of local communities’ perceptions toward common hippopotamus conservation around the Pendjari Biosphere Reserve, Benin (West Africa) G. R. M Adounke Understanding local communities’ perception about conservation can provide useful information that could be incorporated into decision-making processes and lead to resolution of conflicts between local people and protected area officials b… RUF-40907 CC BY 4.0 31 May 2024
Working Document Series Open Access Assessment of local communities’ perceptions toward common hippopotamus conservation around the Pendjari Biosphere Reserve, Benin (West Africa) G. R. M Adounke · C.A.M.S. Djagoun · B. D. Kassa · G. N. Kpéra +1 more Understanding local communities’ perception about conservation can provide useful information that could be incorporated into decision-making processes and lead to resolution of conflicts between local people and protected area officials b… RUF-40906 CC BY 4.0 31 May 2024
Journal articles Open Access Artisanal small scale mining: Farm household welfare and coping strategies in Asutifi North district of Ghana N.M. Franklin · I. Seiba Artisanal small-scale mining (ASM) in Ghana has caused harmful effects on natural resources and the livelihoods of the rural farm households. These effects necessitate the search for and implementation of remedial solutions. This study inv… RUF-40868 2024 CC BY 4.0 5 Mar 2024
Working Document Series Open Access Consumer preferences and willingness to pay for edible mushrooms: An evidence from a choice experiment study in Ghana R. Owusu · F. Sefakor In many developing countries including Ghana, governments are promoting the production of mushrooms as agribusiness enterprise. However, less is known about consumer preferences and willingness to pay for alternative mushroom attributes. T… RUF-40806 2019 CC BY 4.0 22 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Factors influencing maize farmers’ access and utilisation of Agricultural Information in Tolon and Kumbungu Districts in Northern Ghana H. Adam · W. N. Kutah · A. M. Mohammed Maize farmers’ access and utilization of information on improved farming technologies is essential in increasing yield of maize. However, maize farmers continue to record low yield, partly due to poor access and utilisation of information.… RUF-40774 2019 CC BY 4.0 21 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access The role of agribusiness incubators and start-up Hubs in the creation of innovative agri-entrepreneurial mindset among undergraduate students: Updates from the StartUP Villa UCC_AEE Case study L. Acheampong · W. Ghartey · N. T. A. Kwasi · D. N. S. Kwesi StartUP Villa UCC AEE is an innovation villa that seeks to connect agro-technology and agribusiness models that can serve as case studies and learning centers for research, learning and industry. As an agriculture-based innovation hub, thi… RUF-40760 2019 CC BY 4.0 21 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Sesame economic profitability analysis in Koulikoro area, Kolokani district, Mali M. Diallo · F. O. Fofana · B. Karambé · Dagnoko. Sokona +1 more Sesame, an industrial crop grown mostly on poor soils with low yields, is a key crop in Mali. The sector represents a source of income through its strong demand on the national and international scale and because it occupies an important p… RUF-40755 2019 CC BY 4.0 21 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Analysis of the production system and marketing of improved groundnut seed in Kolokani area O. Diarra · B. Karambé · T. P. Kassogué · Dagnoko. Sokona +1 more The present study analyzes the system for producing and marketing improved groundnut seed in Kolokani. Data from the study were collected from 30 groundnut seed producers in the above-mentioned locality in May 2019 using semi-structured in… RUF-40739 2019 CC BY 4.0 20 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Profit analysis of maize certified seed production in Mali: Case study of the commune of Kolokani M. Bocoum · Y. Bolozogola · B. Karambé · Dagnoko. Sokona +1 more Maize is a strategic crop for most West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) countries. As a staple food for humans, it is also used for poultry feed, which has a very high demand. Maize is the second most important cereal crop, aft… RUF-40731 2019 CC BY 4.0 20 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Cocoa farmers’ assessment of extension delivery in selected districts of Brong-Ahafo Region, Ghana S. Akaba · F. Annor-Frempong · A. S. A. Bernard This paper analyses perception of 120 farmers engaged in cocoa farming in two districts of Ghana on extension service delivery. Overall, they were satisfied with qual ity of extension delivery, especially the e-extension. However, print me… RUF-40719 2019 CC BY 4.0 20 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Influence of rendered abattoir effluent on fruit yield of chilli pepper and soil properties O.F. Adekola · A.A. Jimoh-Faari Abattoir waste management is of great concern in both urban and rural areas of Nigeria. Despite the potential benefits of abattoir effluent to improve the soil fertility and yield of crops, its integration into agricultural soil management… RUF-40606 2023 CC BY 4.0 26 Sep 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Fonction de demande des Produits Forestiers Non Ligneux: cas de la Reserve de Biosphère Transfrontalière du W au Bénin A. Adegbidi · G Biaou · A Bonou · B. Sinsin Le manque de connaissances adéquates sur les interactions entre la forêt et la communauté riveraine est la raison majeure de l’échec de plusieurs politiques de conservation des écosystèmes forestiers. Cette étude vise à étudier le comporte… RUF-40499 2021 CC BY 4.0 2 Jun 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Vulnerability of people to climate change: influence of methods and computation approaches on assessment outcomes M. Ba · A Bonou · A. B. Fandohan · K. V. Salako +1 more Climate change has become a major concern globally, particularly to rural communities who have to find rapid coping solutions. Several vulnerability assessment approaches have been developed in the last decades. This comes along with highe… RUF-40421 2021 CC BY 4.0 1 Jun 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Building excellence in science through innovative financing scheme of higher education and research G.E. Achigan-Dako · O.A.C Adje · K.Y.B Adonon · A.C.O. Agossou +7 more Funding research and research facilities is a key challenge in developing countries universities. In addition to these challenges, graduates face difficulties in transiting to labor markets due to the lack of practical experience. In this … RUF-40399 2021 CC BY 4.0 1 Jun 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Rating academic theft amongst university teachers: Results of a Ghanaian survey F. Awaah Academic corruption has become widespread within the African region with different academic stakeholders getting involved in the unethical practice. The deficit in literature is establishing the most occurring of the act by lecturers in re… RUF-40380 2021 CC BY 4.0 1 Jun 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Status of rice post-harvest value addition by smallholder farmers in the Southern Region of Sierra Leone S. Akaba · P. J. Kamanda · A. O Mensah · M. V. Motaung Smallholder farmers in Sierra Leone are characterized by their socio-demographic characteristics which affect their ability to add value to rice at post-harvest stages. The rice value addition technologies start from harvesting to storage.… RUF-40355 2021 CC BY 4.0 1 Jun 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Using GIS and remote sensing to assess the past trends in land use/cover change in Ahafo Ano north district, Ghana G.H Griffiths · D.N. Nortey · P Osei · M.R. Salifu An attempt was made to evaluate land use/cover change trajectory in Ahafo Ano North District for a period of thirty-three years (33) using remote sensing (RS) and GIS. The study used multi-spectral satellite data obtained from Landsat-5, L… RUF-40331 2021 CC BY 4.0 1 Jun 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Organization of baobab leaf powder market in the sudano-guinean zone of Benin: Case of the municipality of Dassa-Zoumè M Affonfere · F.J. Chadare · V.Y.O Idohou The nutritional value of baobab leaf powder and its contribution as a source of income to households in Benin call for the need of effective marketing channels. This paper aimed to investigate the market of baobab leaf powder at Dassa-Zoum… RUF-40300 2021 CC BY 4.0 31 May 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Saisonnalite et composition des recettes alimentaires au nord-ouest du Benin N Fanou-Fogny · J. Nagassi · J. C. Yahgo L’étude des facteurs influençant le comportement, la disponibilité, l’accessibilité, l’utilisation des denrées alimentaires pour le bien-être des ménages tel que la saisonnalité est indispensable afin de comprendre le comportement alimenta… RUF-40295 2021 CC BY 4.0 31 May 2023
