Project reports Open Access Developing a community-based cassava seed system for increased productivity and market linkages in Uganda Settumba Mukasa The Cassava Community Action Research Project (CARP) is aimed at enhancing sustainable production, processing and marketing of cassava and cassava products among the farming communities. Specifically, the project is focusing on quality cas… RUF-35892 2015 CC BY 4.0 3 Feb 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Hatchery system evaluation and adaptation for the production of Oreochromis karongae (Trewavas, 1941) fingerlings D. Kassam · J.S. Likongwe · George Matiya · J.S. Valeta In Malawi development of aquaculture is constrained by, among other factors, lack of good quality seed. Through Research into Use (RiU) the Government of Malawi has mandated a few fish hatcheries, of which the most prominent is the Commerc… RUF-35091 2010 CC BY 4.0 16 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Some aspects of reproductive biology of Oreochromis andersonii, Oreochromis machrochir and Oreochromis niloticus in ponds N. Chimba · C. Kancheya · Alexander Shula Kefi · K.G. Kubiriza +1 more The study on the reproductive biology of Oreochromis macrochir, O. niloticus and O. andersonii was carried out for sixty nine days in hapas. There were no significant (P > 0.05) differences in the number and weight of spawn incubated in… RUF-35035 2010 CC BY 4.0 15 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Local chicken production in northern Uganda: Breeding practices and flock productivity A. Kayitesi · D.R. Kugonza · H. Mulindwa · C. Nakkazi +1 more In Uganda, the local chicken population is estimated at 44 million and these chickens play an integral role in the smallholder farming systems. Contribution of local chicken in rural household economies is mainly limited by its low output … RUF-33992 2014 CC BY 4.0 12 Aug 2015
Newsletters Open Access RUFORUM@10:The role of Networking and harnessing innovations in higher agricultural education RUF-33310 2014 CC BY 4.0 14 Jul 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Temperature-dependent Egg development rates and Hatching period of Chambo, Oreochromis Karongae (Pisces: Cichlidae) D. Kassam · J.S. Likongwe · J.S. Valeta A study was conducted to assess the effect of temperature on egg development in an attempt to improve hatching success and fry production in Oreochromis karongae. Temperaturedependent development rates and hatching period for fertilized eg… RUF-32216 2012 CC BY 4.0 14 May 2014
