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 Managing Agriculture Risk through Commodity Exchanges: An opportunity for Zimbabwe and other emerging economies E. Chikodza · T. Makoni Zimbabwe is an agro-ecological area and its economy is backed by agriculture. Managing agricultural activities is important as this will impact positively on the country’s gross domestic product (GDP). There are risks associated with agric… RUF-40734 2019 CC BY 4.0 20 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Agri-Tech and Artificial Intelligence (ATAI) Opportunities for Agricultural Transformation in Africa D. M. Amitu · J. Kato · F. Otto As disruptive technologies descend upon the global agriculture industry, the entire ecosystem is shifting strategies in order to remain relevant and competitive. Agri-Tech on its part utilizes technology to improve yields, efficiency and p… RUF-40722 2019 CC BY 4.0 20 Nov 2023
Books and Book Chapters Open Access The RUFORUM Journey Megan Lindow RUFORUM is a network of African universities focused on human capacity building and institutional strengthening in agriculture and food systems. It is a large network that grew from a small seed – and it has travelled further than anyone c… RUF-40580 2022 CC BY 4.0 18 Aug 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Maize farmers’ perceived benefits on use of drone technology for controlling fall armyworm in Northern Ghana S. Akaba This paper reviews use of drone technoloyg. It presents results of an exploratory study that involved 150 farmers in Ghana to explore their knowledge about drone technology, and its percieved benefits. Overall, 22% of the farmers were awar… RUF-39950 2019 CC BY 4.0 28 Mar 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Characterizing land cover changes in Agago sub catchment, northern Uganda H. Acan · B. Barasa · A. Egeru · M. Nyeko The Aswa catchment is one of the most important catchment of the Upper Nile Water Management Zone owing to its vastness, covering most of northern Uganda. Although the pace of land cover change in this catchment is increasingly gaining rec… RUF-39004 2018 CC BY 4.0 24 Feb 2021
Working Document Series Open Access Exploiting the 5G network opportunities for enhancing food security D. M. Amitu · J. Kato · F. Otto Tackling the food insecurity problem from all angles so that fewer people go hungry every year will help the majority of the population focus on economic development. With the next generation networks expected to provide extensive coverage… RUF-38892 2018 CC BY 4.0 15 Dec 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Households’ expenditure reviews for early warning to vulnerability and effective policy interventions F. M. Mwaura Kenya’s perennial failure to meet its income growth targets and social equity has contributed to high incidence of poverty. In addressing the poverty, the government has initiated some social protection interventions including cash transfe… RUF-38871 2018 CC BY 4.0 9 Dec 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Land use/cover change in Aswa III sub-catchment, Northern Uganda Bernard Barasa · A. Egeru · M. Nyeko · A. Obia +1 more In post-conflict northern Uganda accelerated land use and land cover changes are observable but hardly quantified. This study used remote sensing technology to analyze land use/cover changes in Aswa III sub-catchment of Aswa catchment in n… RUF-38500 2018 CC BY 4.0 12 Aug 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Insights and lessons from a multi-criteria approach for identifying potential students for implementation of university transformation agenda E. Adipala · F Denise · A. Egeru · Sylvanus Mensah +2 more Identification of right profile and potential students from disadvantaged classes is critical for inclusive university transformation agenda. This paper documents the insights and lessons from the selection of potential students, as part o… RUF-38313 2018 CC BY 4.0 20 Jun 2020
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 Integration of indigenous knowledge with ICTs in managing effects of climate change and variability in Kajiado County, Kenya G. Kironchi · L. MacOpiyo · N. Manei Climate change threatens the stability of agricultural productivity and production. In many areas of the world where agricultural productivity is already low and the means of coping with adverse effects are limited, climate change is expec… RUF-36831 2016 CC BY 4.0 14 Sep 2017
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Occurence, distribution and management Strategies for Ascochyta blight (Ascochyta Rabiei pass.) Of chickpea (Cicer arietinum l.) In Ethiopia Tadesse Jirata Megersa Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) is one of the important pulse crops in Ethiopia. However, its production is affected by pest and disease. Among the diseases Ascochyta blight caused by Ascochyta rabiei, is considered to be the most devastatin… RUF-36539 2016 CC BY 4.0 8 Dec 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Farmers’ Knowledge, Attitude and Practice towards African Indigenous Vegetables in Kenya Donatien Ntawuruhunga Food and nutrition insecurity has been a major challenge in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). With land frontier closing, farmers in SSA must intensify and diversify food production to alleviate food and nutrition insecurity. In the face of climat… RUF-36537 2016 CC BY 4.0 8 Dec 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Symbiotic effectiveness of Elite rhizobia strains on productivity of improved chickpea (Cicer arietinum l.) Varieties. Case of Debre zeit and Wolayta sodo, Ethiopia. Funga Alemu Assefa Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.), is a multi-functional crop with important role in the diet as affordable protein source and in sustaining soil fertility through nitrogen fixation. However, its productivity in Ethiopia of 1.9 t ha-1 is lower… RUF-36535 2016 CC BY 4.0 8 Dec 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Optimal compaction pressure, particle size and binder ratio for quality briquettes made from maize cobs Wilson Mambo The quality of briquettes varies greatly among small scale producers in Uganda due to the different methods of production, absence of standardization, lack of technical knowledge and quality control procedures. The study aimed at investiga… RUF-36533 2016 CC BY 4.0 8 Dec 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Sandwich Programmes for PhD Studies at the Agriculture - Environment Interface S. Walker Many young agricultural and environmental scientists seek employment following their first bachelors’ degree. Although they want to further pursue their studies with a Masters and PhD degree, they may be reluctant to do so if required to r… RUF-36526 2016 CC BY 4.0 24 Nov 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Implementing human and institutional capacity development with agricultural higher education institutions: The genesis of iAGRI Mark J. Erbaugh · D.O. Hansen · D.S. Kraybill · I.J. Minde The Innovative Agricultural Research Initiative (iAGRI) is a long-term investment in agricultural higher education and research capacity in Tanzania funded by USAID under the Feed the Future initiative. The main goal of the iAGRI project w… RUF-36525 2016 CC BY 4.0 24 Nov 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Borlaug Higher Education for Agricultural Research Development (BHEARD) programme develops human and institutional capacity in Africa F.J. Derksen · F.C. Kahimba · T. Mpumlwana · A. Schneller It has been estimated that by 2050, the world’s global population will grow to around 9.7 billion, and that the world food supply must double to adequately feed this population. Even today, a significant portion of the world population exp… RUF-36523 2016 CC BY 4.0 24 Nov 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Establishment and piloting of post graduate programmes in selected African post conflict countries Freedom. King · C.L. Kizza · J.G.M. Majaliwa · E. Sebuliba This paper shares experiences in the establishment and piloting of postgraduate programmes supporting agricultural development in selected francophone universities of Africa. Through stakeholder consultations six programmes were identified… RUF-36520 2016 CC BY 4.0 23 Nov 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Path to the PhD in Plant Breeding and Biotechnology at Makerere University E. Afutu There are many myths and realities associated with the PhD journey. It also comes with a lot of challenges, however, these are surmountable. Some of these challenges include the race against time, problems both from the part of supervisors… RUF-36519 2016 CC BY 4.0 23 Nov 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Phenotypic and serological screening of okra genotypes against Okra mosaic virus infection under field conditions F. Agyarko · A. Asare · E. Asare-Bediako · Frimpong Kwame Agyei +2 more Okra mosaic disease (OMD) caused by Okra mosaic virus (OkMV) is an important biotic constraint to okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.Moench) production in West Africa. Management of OMD with insecticides is very difficult and ineffective, thus… RUF-36516 2016 CC BY 4.0 23 Nov 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Promoting underutilised legumes through food service sector: A case of bambara groundnuts in Malawi A. Kilembe · S. Latif · N. Mponya · A.M. Mwangwela Bambara groundnut is an underutilized yet nutritious legume that is mostly produced by women subsistence farmers on marginal lands. Lack of proper markets and beliefs are among factors that hinder growth in production of the crop. A study … RUF-36509 2016 CC BY 4.0 23 Nov 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Application of next generation sequencing in identification of cowpea viruses V. Aritua · J. Bisikwa · T. Holton · P. Katari +4 more Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp) is an important legume particularly in the eastern and northern regions of Uganda. Its production is greatly affected by the occurrence of several diseases caused mainly by viral pathogens. Previous studi… RUF-36504 2016 CC BY 4.0 23 Nov 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Processing of leafy plant fibres in Swaziland for multiple end uses M.T. Masarirambi · T.T. Mkhonta · D.A. Otieno · J.M. Thwala +2 more Natural resources have a potential to contribute to national economies, particularly in developing countries. The handcraft sector in Swaziland relies on sisal fibres, which however, are restrictive due to their poor wearable properties. T… RUF-36447 2016 CC BY 4.0 26 Oct 2016
