Working Document Series Open Access Mediating role of organizational support and commitment on the relationship between psychological empowerment and innovativeness of farmer organizations in central Uganda R. Sebuliba-Mutumba An investigation was carried out to establish the influence perceived organizational support (POSA) and farmer commitment (COMMIT) have on the relationship between psychological empowerment behavior (PEB) and innovativeness of smallholder … RUF-40815 2019 CC BY 4.0 22 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Post-doctoral fellowship experiences and lessons gained during the inter-disciplinary research approach regarding innovations among farmer groups J.G. Agea · R. Sebuliba-Mutumba Experience shows that delving into a post-doctoral arena without proper orientation, guidance, modeling and development support can be quite challenging. As one winds up the doctoral processes, one observation is the need for commitment an… RUF-40814 2019 CC BY 4.0 22 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Assessment of the effectiveness of communication channels in dissemination of fall armyworm information on maize production in Kenya E. L. Chimoita · C. Lukungu · H. Nyanganga · F. Nzuve Effective communication channels have played an imperative role in the dissemination of critical information to farmers. This study sought to assess effectiveness of information communication channels used in dissemination of fall armyworm… RUF-40777 2019 CC BY 4.0 21 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 Improving access to agricultural information to small scale farmers using ICT systems in Central Uganda J. Kato Small scale holder farmers in rural areas growing ginger (Zingiber officinale) face challenge in accessing information on ginger production from pre-harvest to post-harvest stage, yet the information is needed to help farmers understand an… RUF-40770 2019 CC BY 4.0 21 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 University-BTVET-Community Convergence in promoting pig production amongst smallholder farmers in Northern Uganda T. Aliro · E.K. Ndyomugyenyi · W. Odongo · L. Tebere Business, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (BTVET) has the potential of increasing productivity and incomes. In an education system whose curricula favours white collar jobs over blue collar jobs, technical and vocational tr… RUF-39766 2018 CC BY 4.0 18 Jan 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Cowpea seed systems in Ghana: Challenges and prospects E. Afutu Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata), the second most consumed legume in Ghana, has production deficit to meet consumption demands, a challenge which is fundamentally due to the traits of cowpea genotypes developed locally compared to consumer prefe… RUF-39712 2018 CC BY 4.0 12 Jan 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Impact of agricultural extension services towards agricultural productivity and rural livelihood development: The case of Arua District, Uganda G. Adriko The role of Agricultural extension services in teaching farmers how to improve their productivity and markets is key in enhancing farmer livelihoods. Extension is also critical to move research from the lab to the field and to ensure a ret… RUF-39711 2018 CC BY 4.0 12 Jan 2023
Working Document Series Open Access The university role on capacity building, value addition and utilization of orange fleshed sweet potatoes among small scale farmers in Kakamega county, Kenya A. C. Ndiema · U. C. Samoey Capacity building in agriculture is done using informal methods which in most cases depend on the community. A participatory study was initiated by Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology to train farmers on value addition and … RUF-39643 2018 CC BY 4.0 20 Sep 2022
Journal articles Open Access Traditional farmers’ pig trait preferences and awareness levels toward reproductive biotechnology application in Zambia R. Abigaba · E. S. Mwaanga · W. N. M. Mwenya · P. H. Nyanga +1 more Objective: This study assessed traditional farmers’ preferences for indigenous pigs and their awareness levels toward reproductive biotechnology. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional, descriptive study employed a mixed-methods concu… RUF-39612 2022 CC BY 4.0 13 Aug 2022
Journal articles Open Access Does the climate-smart village extension model enhance farmer empowerment? A. Egeru · H. Galiwango · R. Miiro · N. Turyahabwe Climate smart villages (CSVs) are new and promising approaches to tackle the negative repercussions of climate change and to tackle the food insecurity that affects close to one billion people globally. CSVs are envisaged to result into em… RUF-39610 2022 CC BY 4.0 13 Aug 2022
Working Document Series Open Access Preparing Agriculture Graduates for the Job Market: A Case Study of On-farm Experiential Learning by Students E. Amwoka · E. L. Chimoita · J. W. Kimenju · E. Muiruri +2 more Technical support is a critical ingredient to the transformation of agriculture. However, a major decline in the provision of extension services has been taking place over the last two decades in Kenya. In an effort to support the transfor… RUF-39596 2018 CC BY 4.0 20 Jul 2022
Working Document Series Open Access Harnessing student-oriented extension schemes for University driven agricultural transformation in Africa S. W. Kalule · D. Ongeng The role of student-oriented extension services in socio-economic transformation is increasingly being acknowledged but less developed in African universities. A few agricultural-leaning universities are growingly integrating students in c… RUF-39589 2018 CC BY 4.0 20 Jul 2022
Working Document Series Open Access Aligning Sustainable Agriculture to Sustainable Development Goals in Africa V. Ogemah Agriculture is faced with the challenge of offering remedies to the three of the world’s most important threats to human life, namely food shortage, poverty and adverse effects of climate change. These challenges are on their part affected… RUF-39573 2018 CC BY 4.0 14 Jun 2022
Journal articles Open Access Socio-psychological factors influencing farmers’ willingness to continue participating in collaborative activities of community-based innovation platforms in eastern Uganda F.B. Kyazze · S.B. Mukasa · R. Mukebezi · B. B. Obaa +1 more This study employed an extended theory of planned behaviour to assess the socio-psychological factors influencing farmers’ willingness to continue participating (WTCP) in collaborative activities of community-based innovation platforms (CB… RUF-39545 2022 CC BY 4.0 30 May 2022
Journal articles Open Access Farmers’ multidimensional beliefs in orange-fleshed sweet potato acceptance among rural households in Uganda F.B. Matsiko · S. Ndaula · H. Sseguya This study sought to assess the role of multi-dimensional beliefs in acceptance of orange-fleshed sweetpotato (OFSP) as an important food for fighting micronutrient deficiencies among rural households in Uganda. Cross-sectional survey data… RUF-39515 2019 CC BY 4.0 12 Mar 2022
Journal articles Open Access Risk-related perceptions for rural household decisions to grow Vitamin A bio- fortified sweetpotatoes in Uganda F.B. Matsiko · S. Ndaula · H. Sseguya The vitamin A bio-fortified sweetpotato, commonly known as the Orange-Fleshed Sweetpotato (OFSP) is an important food for fighting vitamin A deficiency in Uganda, particularly in rural households, although its use remains low. This study i… RUF-39514 2018 CC BY 4.0 12 Mar 2022
Journal articles Open Access Social-Cognitive Factors Influencing Household Decisions to Grow OrangeFleshed Sweet Potato in Uganda F.B. Matsiko · S. Ndaula · H. Sseguya This study examined the role of social-cognitive factors in farmers’ decisions to cultivate orange-fleshed sweetpotato as a food-based approach to alleviating vitamin A deficiency among rural households in Uganda. Cross-sectional survey da… RUF-39513 2020 CC BY 4.0 11 Mar 2022
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Psychosocial factors in rural smallholder farmers’ decisions to accept orange-fleshed Sweet potato in Uganda S. Ndaula With vitamin A deficiency enduring as a major public health concern in many developing countries, orange-fleshed sweetpotato (OFSP) continues to be promoted as a food- based alleviation strategy for the deficiency. It is also noteworthy th… RUF-39512 2022 CC BY 4.0 11 Mar 2022
Journal articles Open Access The contestations of diversity, culture and commercialization: why tissue culture technology alone cannot solve the banana Xanthomonas wilt problem in central Uganda A. O. Bonaventure · P. Kibwika · E. Kikulwe · F.B. Kyazze +1 more Several initiatives by the Government of Uganda, Research Institutes and CGIAR centers have promoted the use of tissue culture (TC) banana technology as an efective means of providing clean planting material to reduce the spread of Banana … RUF-39509 2022 CC BY 4.0 7 Mar 2022
Journal articles Open Access Attitudes and preferences of traditional farmers toward reproductive biotechnology application for improved indigenous pig production in Zambia R. Abigaba · E. S. Mwaanga · W. N. M. M. Mwenya · P. H. Nyanga +1 more Background and Aim: Pig production remains crucial to the livelihood of farmers in Zambia. However, low production continues to undermine efforts to reduce animal protein deficit; hence, the need emerges to improve production through biote… RUF-39496 2022 CC BY 4.0 25 Feb 2022
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Socio-cultural factors influencing Farmer use of Tissue Culture Banana Seed in Central Uganda L. Mulugo Banana, a major food and income security crop in Uganda is severely threatened by the Banana Xanthomonas Wilt (BXW) disease. Use of disease-free planting material such as tissue culture (TC) banana is a key intervention in control of the d… RUF-39435 2021 CC BY 4.0 15 Oct 2021
Journal articles Open Access Seed Security Factors Driving Farmer Decisions on Uptake of Tissue Culture Banana Seed in Central Uganda P. Kibwika · E. Kikulwe · F.B. Kyazze · L. Mulugo +1 more Despite the promotion of tissue culture (TC) banana to curb the spread of diseases, farmer use of such quality planting material remains low. This study utilizes the Double-Hurdle model on cross-sectional data of 174 banana farmers in Cent… RUF-39434 2020 CC BY 4.0 11 Oct 2021
Journal articles Open Access Unravelling technology-acceptance factors influencing farmer use of banana tissue culture planting materials in Central Uganda S. Ajambo · P. Kibwika · E. Kikulwe · F.B. Kyazze +2 more Effective management of plant health is fundamental for food and income security to meet the growing demands of local and global markets. This however requires farmers’ adequate access to quality planting materials under the prevailing con… RUF-39433 2019 CC BY 4.0 11 Oct 2021
