Published: 2004-10-21

Articles

Factors Promoting or inhibiting the integration of ecologically modern principles into the Ugandan agriculture industry

S. Archambault

1-6

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System approach problem diagnosis and development strategies for a competitive mandarin to industry in the Karo highlands, North Sumatra, Indonesia

F. Mengistu, A. Davtyan, I. Vorster, D. Xuecheng, E. Sembiring, Y. GasmElseed, A Bashir

7-16

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Seed Security in Uganda: Current status, issues and challenges

S. Kiwanuka , J. Kintu

17-22

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Poverty analyses in integrated agricultural research for development.

B Bashaasha, J. Boesen

23-30

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The socio-economic dimensions of smallholder livestock management in Kenya and its effects on competitiveness of crop-livestock systems.

E.A. Ouma, G.A Obare, S.J. Staal

31-37

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Factors affecting effective performance of rural producers’ organizations in the Teso farming system, Uganda

H. Sseguya, M.N. Mangheni, A.R Semana, F.I Oumo

38-44

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Experiences with micro finance in improving rural livelihoods: a case for the Farmesa project in East and Southern Africa with focus on Uganda

R.W. Odogola, W.B Wanzira, P. Anandajayasekeram, J. Aluma, J. Asege, J. Mugerwa

45-55

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Rural transport and livelihoods in Uganda

U. Kleih, C. Kaira, H Iga, P. Kwamusi

56-63

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Identifying market opportunities for Smallholder farmers in Uganda

R. Nyapendi, E. Kaganzi, R. Best, Shaun Ferris

64-76

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Addressing food-for-work concerns in the West Nile region of Uganda.

S. Archambault

77-83

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Domestication of medicinal tree species in the Victoria lakeshore region

B. M Katumba, J. M Boffa, G Abigaba, J Okorio

84-88

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Comparing the processes used for assessing farmers’ demand for research and advisory services.

E. W. Draa, A. R Semana, B. Adolph

89-102

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Enhancing innovation processes through local competitive agricultural technology funds in Uganda-experiences and lessons.

D. J. Rees, H. Okurut-Akol, N. Nangoti, J. Oryokot, J. Okwadi, C. Olaunah, P. Okubal, F. Imaikorit Oumo

103-110

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Experiences of packaging research outputs into extension materials

R. R. Butterworth, B. Adolph, B. Pound

111-118

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Mapping and understanding farmers indigenous Agricultural Knowledge and information systems and the implications for contracted research and extension systems

H. Bagnall-Oakeley, M. Ocilaje, F. Oumo, N. Nangoti, L. Oruko, D. Rees

119-125

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Integrated agricultural research for development: lessons learnt and best practices

J. Daane, R. Booth

126-131

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Design and implementation of a communication strategy for agricultural research in Uganda-Experiences and Lessons Learnt

D. J. Rees, F. Imairit-Oumo, N. Nangoti, J. Okwadi, H. Okurut-Akol

132-136

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Piloting an adaptive research process to address farmer’s information gaps

B. Pound, B. Adolph, J. Manzi

137-144

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Impact of externally funded projects on development of research capability of national agricultural research system

S. K. Sharma

145-149

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Encouragement of effective research and development partnerships through a process of competitive funding in Nepal

J. A Sutherland, S. B. Mathema, T B Thapa, S P Pandey

150-156

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Research project prioritization through training in analytic hierarchy process: case study of a village in Semi-Arid region of Central India.

S. K. Soam

157-162

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Concepts, Operationalization and impacts of the agricultural technology and information response initiative in Coastal Kenya: Lessons, based on realities, possibilities and potentials.

M. K. Danda, K. K. Lewa

176-183

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Integrating indigenous and scientific knowledge on soils: recent experiences in Uganda and Tanzania and their relevance to participatory land use planning

J. Gowing, M. Tenywa

184-191

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Participatory research approaches for enhancing innovations and partnerships in soil productivity improvement

D. N. Mubiru, H. Ssali, C. K. Kaizzi, J. Byalebeka, W. K. Tushemereirwe, P. Nyende, F. Kabuye, R. Delve, A. Esilaba

192-198

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Partnership Building and Stakeholder Participation in Soil erosion management: A case study of Kasitu sub-county in Bundibugyo district, Mt Rwenzori region

F. Nagawa, K. Kagorora, J. M Boffa, C. Owuor, E. Bwengye, C. Rusoke

199-203

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Building Linkages and bargaining power between smallholder farmers and service providers: learning from a case on soil fertility inputs in South Africa.

J. Ramaru, J. Hagmann, E. Chuma, P. Ficarelli, M. Netshivhodza, Z. Mamalobo

204-214

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Soil resource information and linkages to agricultural production

M. Isabirye, D. Mwesige, H. Ssali, M. Magunda, J. Lwasa

215-221

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Adoption of Fodder legumes technology through farmer-to-farmer extension approach

J. Sinja, J. Karugia, M. Waithaka, D. Maino, I. Baltenweck, S. Franzel, R. Nyikal, D. Romney

222-226

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Harnessing microbial resources for increased agricultural productivity and improved livelihoods

D. K. Byarugaba

227-234

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Difficulties in assessing outcomes of soil and water conservation extension messages in banana based cropping systems: a case study of student projects at Makarere University, Uganda

Jeff Mutimba, E. Ssemakula

235-239

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Experiences with participatory action methods in southern Africa: Can farmers adopt more legumes for productive, sustainable systems?

S. Snapp, B. Kamanga, G. Kanyama-Phiri

240-249

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Smallholder agricultural technology development in Soroti district: Synergy between NAADS and farmer field schools

E. Friss-Hansen, C. Aben, M. Kidoid

250-256

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Information sources and constraints under national agricultural advisory services programme, of service providers in Uganda

N. Mubangizi, M. N. Mangheni, C. J. Garforth

257-264

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Assessing approaches for dissemination of research information to the farmers within their livelihood situations in Tororo district, Uganda

G. Agwaru, F. Matsiko, R. Delve

265-270

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Developing a methodology for sustainable production of improved animal breeds

E. Ssewannyana, D. Rees

271-273

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Selection of assessment methods for evaluating banana weevil damage on highland cooking banana

C. S. Gold, P. E. Ragama, R. Coe, N. D.T.M. Rukazambuga

274-280

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Evaluation of farmers’ best practices for on-farm conservation of rare banana cultivars in the semi-arid region of Lwengo sub-county, Uganda

J. W. Mulumba, C. Nkwiine, B. Male-Kayiwa, A. Kalanzi, D. Karamura

281-288

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Characteristics of rural goat production and marketing in Kumi and Lira districts, Uganda

E. Ssewannyana, A. O. Onyait, W. Okwir, M. Ekoi, M. Okello, J. Masaba, G. E. Ajibo

289-293

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An integrated approach to sustainable utilisation of land resources for a better environment

O. Semalulu, M. Magunda, M. Majaliwa, H. Ssali, M. Tenywa, N. Abesigal

294-302

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The socio-economic analysis of land use changes and soil conservation in central and western Uganda

A. K. Katwijukye, W. Doppler

303-311

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Ecological models for rehabilitation of degraded hilly lands in Southern China

R. Hai, Li Zhi'an, J. Shuguang, P. Shaolin, Y. Zuoyue, W. Zhengfeng

312-319

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Hortipastoral based land use systems for enhancing productivity of degraded lands under rain fed and partially irrigated conditions

S. K. Sharma

320-325

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Sustainable management of tropical grassland in the rain-shadow area of South India

P. S. Pathak, B. K. Trivedi, Anil Kumar, S. Natarajan

326-333

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How can smallholder farmer-market linkages increase adoption of improved technology options and natural resource management strategies?

R. J. Delve, R. L. Roothaert

334-341

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Water harvesting technologies in ensuring food security: Lessons from the pastoral areas of gashamo district, Ethiopia

G. M. Yohannes

342-347

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Use of indigenous knowledge in predicting fruit production of shea butter tree in agroforestry parklands of north-eastern Uganda.

J. B. L. Okullo, J. Obua, G. Okello

360-366

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Traditional uses of indigenous tree species

M. D. Byabashaija, J. F. O. Esegu, J. M. Kidiya, M. Basoga, R. K. Ondia

367-371

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Identification of indigenous tree and shrub fodder species in the lake Victoria shore region of Uganda.

J. Sekatuba, J. Kugonza, D. Wafula, W. Musukwe, J. Okorio

372-378

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The adoption potential of biomass transfer and improved fallow practices in eastern Uganda: Determining profitable and feasible options from a farmer perspective

P. N. Pali, R. Delve, D. White

379-388

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Phosphorous release from decomposing water hyacinth and effects of decomposition on water quality

W. F. Masifwa, W. Okello, H. Ochieng, E. Ganda, E. Ganda

389-395

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Variation in composition of macro-benthic invertebrates as an indication of water quality status in three bays in Lake Victoria

S. B. K. Sekiranda, J. Okot-Okumu, F. W. B. Bugenyi, L. M. Ndawula, P. Gandhi

396-411

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Developing technology options for rice integrated crop management in the Sahel Zone of West Africa: Case of irrigated rice production the Senegal River Valley

M. Kebbeh, K. Miezan, M. Camara

425-431

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Agronomic, pests and economic factors influencing sustainability of banana-coffee systems of Western Uganda and potentials for improvement

S. H. O. Okech, C. S. Gold, S. Abele, C. M. Nankinga, P. M. Wetala, P. Van Asten, A. Nambuye, P. Ragama

432-444

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Merging biotechnology with biological control: Banana Musa tissue culture plants enhanced by endophytic fungi

T. Dubois, C. S. Gold, D. Coyne, P. Paparu, E. Mukwaba, S. Athman, S. Kapinduand, E. Adipala

445-451

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Decision support tools as alternative options to improve diagnostic services for endemic livestock diseases

J. W. Magona, J. Walubengo , W. Olaho-Mukani, N. N. Jonsson, C. W. Revie, M. C. Eisler

452-457

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Restoration of degraded natural grasslands to enhance soil fertility, pasture and animal productivity

E. N. Sabiiti, D. Mpairwe, M. S. Rwakaikara, S. Mugasi

466-469

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Introduction of deciduous fruit tree growing in the tropical highlands of Kabale, Uganda

L. Turyomurugyendo, J. M. Boffa, J. J. Hakiza

470-480

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Maize production in the central Kenya highlands using cattle manures combined with modest amounts of mineral fertilizer

S. K. Kimani, J. M. Macharia, C. Gachengo, C. A. Palm, R. J. Delve

480-490

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Working with smallholder farmers to improve maize production and marketing in western Kenya

P. L. Woomer, E. J. Mukhwana

491-500

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A greenhouse experiment to evaluate compost derived from household and market crop wastes

A. Idenfors, E. Otabbong, J. S. Tenywa, A. Amoding

501-505

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Experiences of soil fertility management through legume based farmer participatory experimentation in Malawi.

A. Kabuli, J. Kamoto

506-510

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Effects of potassium deficiency, drought and weevils on banana yield and economic performance in Mbarara, Uganda

S. H. Okech, P. J. A. Van Asten, C. S. Gold, H. Ssali

511-519

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Farmers’ experiences in the management of pests and diseases of calliandra calothyrsus in Uganda

P. Nyeko, J. Stewart, S. Franzel, P. Barklund

520-529

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A Farmer-participatory approach to aquaculture technology development & dissemination

R. Brummett, D. Jamu, J. Jere, V. Pouomogne

530-536

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Growth and performance of indigenous and crossbred goats

E. Ssewannyana, J. Oluka, J. M. Masaba

537-542

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Population screening for selection of bucks and does of the Mubende goat in Uganda

J. Oluka, J. Oluka, J. Oluka, P. H. Petersen, G. H. Kiwuwa, F. B. Bareeba

543-548

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Assessment of the potential productivity of pigs in the Teso and Lango farming systems, Uganda: A case study

E. Ssewannyana, B Mukasa

549-553

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Evaluation of suckling and post weaning practices for improving reproductive efficiency in Nepalese Pakhribas pigs

N. P. Shrestha, S. A. Edwards

554-557

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Effects of feeding systems and breed of cattle on reproductive performance and milk production on smallholder farms.

B. O. Bebe

558-563

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Constraints to Utilization of draft animal power technology at farm level in Uganda

S. Okurut, W. R. Odogola, A. Candia, A. R. Saasa

564-568

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Improving the AEATRI-motorized maize sheller to meet the market demands of commercial maize farmers

A. Candia, A. R. Saasa, J. Muzei, P. Ocen

569-573

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Development of groundnut rosette disease and vector resistant varieties

C. M. Busolo-Bulafu

574-577

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Farmer led multiplication of rosette resistant groundnut varieties

G. Tino

578-582

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Inoculation, colonization and distribution of fungal endophytes in Musa tissue culture plants

P. Paparu, T. Dubois, C. S. Gold, E. Adipala, B. Niere, D. Coyne

583-589

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Early screening of cassava for resistance to root knot nematodes

F. Kagoda, D. Coyne, C. Kajumba, J. Dusabe

574-577

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Development of sorghum varieties and hybrids for dryland areas of Ethiopia

G. Geremew, Asfaw Adugna, T. Taye, T. Tesfaye, B. Ketema, H. S. Michael

594-605

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The use of starter cultures in the fermentation of bushera: a Ugandan traditional fermented sorghum beverage

C. M. B. K. Muyanja, T. Langsrud, J. A. Narvhus

606-616

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Development on improved parboiling equipment for paddy rice in Benin

P. Houssou, E. Amonsou

617-620

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Integration of pheromones and the entomopathogenic fungus for the management of the banana weevil

W. Tinzaara, C. S. Gold, C. Nankinga, M. Dicke, Arnold van Huis, P. E. Ragama, G. H. Kagezi

621-629

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Kairomone trapping system for delivery of Beauveria bassiana to control the banana weevil

V. Tumuhaise, C. M. Nankinga, C. S. Gold, S. Kyamanywa, P. Ragama, W. K. Tushemereirwe

630-635

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Use of crop sanitation for the management of the banana weevil in Uganda

M. Masanza , C. S. Gold, A. van Huis, P. E. Ragama

636-644

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Pigeon pea seed production and delivery system: Experience from the Lango farming system

J. E. P. Obuo, J. R. Omadi, D. Okwang, H. Okurut-Akol

645-650

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Production of tomato puree: an alternative to conservation of locally produced tomato in Benin

D. Montcho, O. Fagbohoun

651-655

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Assessing the potential of mushroom cultivation in improving household incomes of smallholder farmers

B. Obaa, F. Nshemereirwe

656-662

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Factors affecting the sustainability of tick-borne disease control in Uganda and malpractice Associated with acaricide use

J. Okello-Onen, C. M. B. Ssekitto, W. Mwayi

663-666

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Effectiveness of monoscreen traps for tsetse fly control

J. Okello-Onen, J. O. Okoth, P. P. Abila, G. O. Matete, F. Wamwiri, H. Politzar

667-671

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Dual control of ticks and tsetse flies using deltamethrin through community participatory methods

M. Ocaido, C. P. Otim, N. M. Okuna , C. Ssekitto, D. Kakaire, J. Erume, R. Z. O. Wafula, J. Walubengo, G. Musisi, Okello Bwangamoi, S. Okure, W. Ebiaru, G. Monrad

672-679

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Effect of market- oriented agriculture on selected agrobiodiversity, household income and food security components

C. Nkwiine, J. K. Tumuhairwe

680-687

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Profitability of sorghum-legume cropping practices among households in Eastern Uganda

H. N. Magino, J. Mugisha, D. S. O. Osiru, O. L. Oruko

688-692

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Farmers’ and traders’ sources of market information in Lira district

U. Kleih, G. Okoboi, M. Janowski

693-700

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Smallholder integrated crop management (ICM) research planning: A case for Mukono and Kayunga districts

P. Lusembo, F. Kabeere, R. Kabanyoro, R. Sebaganzi

701-706

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Molecular diversity in sweet potato infecting viruses in Africa: With emphasis on Sweet potato chlorotic fleck virus

V. Aritua, E. Adipala

707-713

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Seed transmission of Fusarium xylarioides in Coffea canephora in Uganda

G. J. Hakiza, D. T. Kyetere, M. Erbaugh, H. Warren, S. Olal

714-717

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Yield stability and acceptability of two new Solanum potato varieties in Uganda

R. Kakuhenzire, J. J. Hakiza, E. Adipala, W. Wagoire, Berga Lemaga

718-722

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Promoting potato seed tuber management for increased ware yields in Kapchorwa Eastern Uganda

S. Namisi, J. Smith

723-729

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Performance of farmers-led extension system in agricultural technology transfer and adoption

J. Mugisha, O. Madsen, E. Tumusiime, J. Byekwaso

730-735

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New approaches to market information to enhancing agricultural competitiveness in Uganda

R. S. B. Ferris, A. K. Muganga, P. Robbins, S. Kolijn, J. Jagwe, G. Okoboi, M. Nahamya, K. Wanda, D. Bisase, C. Luwandaga, C. Lwanga

736-742

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Market opportunities for Ugandan banana products: National, regional and global perspectives

B. Kiiza, S. Abele, R. Kalyebara

743-749

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Facilitating agricultural input distribution in Uganda-Experiences based on activities conducted by AT Uganda Ltd

J. A. Wandulu

758-765

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Addressing the challenge of providing technological options that respond to demands and market opportunities for the vanilla in Uganda: The experience of Taimex (U) Ltd

I. Tamale, C. Namuwoza

766-770

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Gender access to formal credit and its impact on cross-border bean marketing in East Africa: Case study of western Kenya and eastern Uganda

L. W. Mauyo, J. R. Okalebo, R. A. Kirkby, R. Buruchara, M. Ugen, H. K. Maritim

771-777

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Seed demand and supply in eastern and northern Uganda-implications for government and non-government interventions

N. Nangoti, G. Kayobyo, Rees D. J

778-784

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Capacity and organizational deficiencies in the effort of Ugandan farmer groups to supply beans and maize – the perspective of a large buyer

S. Archambault

785-790

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Insights to rural household food insecurity in Kenya

M. Muyanga

791-796

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Identification of research activities for the dairy sector development in Uganda: systemic and participatory approaches

Grimaud P., Faye B., Faye B., Mugarura L., Muhoozi E., Bellinguez A.

879-884

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Indigenous methods of controlling termites in agroforestry systems in Uganda

P. Kiwuso, G. Maiteki, J. Okorio

885-887

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Strategies for management of animal genetic resources in Uganda

E. Ssewannyana

888-892

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Potential of agroforestry in improving livelihoods in eastern and mid-northern Uganda

J. Okorio, J. Sekatuba, H. Agaba, C. Wandui, S. Musaana, G. Ongodia, V. Opolot, D. Wafula

893-899

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Efficacy of Beauveria bassiana substrates and formulations for the control of banana weevil

E. Magara, C. M. K. Nankinga, C. S. Gold, S. Kyamanywa, P. Ragama, W. K. Tushemereirwe, D. Moore, S. R. Gowen

900-905

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Testing forage legume technologies with smallholder dairy farmers: a case study of Masaka district, Uganda

J. Kabirizi, D. Mpairwe, D. Mutetikka

906-913

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Long-term storage of sweetpotato by small-scale farmers through improved post harvest technologies

A. Namutebi, H. Natabirwa, B. Lemaga, R. Kapinga, M. Matovu, S. Tumwegamire, J. Nsumba, J. Ocom

914-922

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Alleviating poverty in the dry zones of Sri Lanka

P. B. Chhetri

923-927

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The policy-change-cycle framework: Experiences with the harmonization of seed policies, laws and regulations in Eastern and Central Africa

G. G. Ebong, I. J. Minde

928-933

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Enabling rural innovation in Africa: An approach for integrating farmer participatory research and market orientation for building the assets of rural poor

P. C. Sanginga, R. Best, C. Chitsike, R. Delve, S. Kaaria, R. Kirkby

934-949

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Facilitating participatory processes for policy change in natural resources management: Lessons from the highlands of southwestern Uganda

P. C. Sanginga, R. Kamugisha, A. Martin, A. Kakuru, A. Stroud

950-962

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