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The role of Information and Communication Technology in enhancing university-smallholder farming community engagement
(Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture, 2016-10)
In the modern information economy, communication and information sharing is key in
improving one’s way of working, thinking and living. Studies indicate that despite the
flourishing Information Communication Technology ...
The atmospheric deposition of phosphorus and nitrogen on Lake Kivu
(RUFORUM, 2016)
Phosphorus and nitrogen are most often identified as the nutrients limiting algal biomass and productivity in aquatic ecosystems. Sources of new nutrients for lakes include riverine input, atmospheric deposition, N fixation, ...
RUFORUM summary of progress on activities for the financial year 2015/ 2016
(RUFORUM, 2016-08-18)
This report presents a summary of progress, key achievements for the year 2015/2016 and targets for the coming period for the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM), a network of 60 ...
The fifth African Higher Education Week and RUFORUM Biennial Conference 2016
(RUFORUM, 2016-09)
This is a programme for the pre-events for the fifth African Higher Education Week and RUFORUM Biennial Conference 2016.
Evaluation of Mungbean plant spacing for optimising yield in smallholder cropping systems
(Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture, 2016)
Mungbean production in Uganda is done largely by smallholder farmers and characterized by low yields. In order to increase the production and adaptability of mungbeans, it is vital to determine the optimum spacing within ...
Effect of amylase activity in germinated maize flour on viscosity, energy and nutrient density of complementary porridge
(Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture, 2016-10)
This study aimed at determining amylase activity in different maize varieties during
germination and developing an energy and nutrient dense maize complementary porridge
using different amounts of germinated maize flour. ...
Diversity of sorghum in farmers’ fields in Northern and Eastern Uganda
(RUFORUM, 2016)
Crop genetic diversity is one of the key resources available to humanity for effective response to challenges associated with climate change and the ever-growing world population. Sorghum is a marginal environment crop ...
Enhancing agricultural knowledge sharing among smallholder farmers in Uganda: An evaluation of mobile and web technologies
(Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture, 2016-10)
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 ...
Improving protein and micronutrient quality of cassava meal for application in primary school feeding in Uganda
(Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture, 2016-10)
The potential of Soybeans and silver fish (Mukene) to improve the protein and micronutrient content of ‘Gari’ for application in primary school feeding in rural areas was investigated in north and north eastern Uganda. ...
RUFORUM 12th Annual General Meeting
(RUFORUM, 2016-10-18)
This is an outline of the RUFORUM 12th annual general meeting program, 18th October, 2016, African Pride Crystal Towers Hotel and Spa