Uganda Journal of Agricultural Science (UJAS)
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Integrated agricultural research for development: lessons learnt and best practices
Get PDFChanging the ways of doing business – business unusual – will require innovative approaches to building the required capacities in integrated Agricultural Research for Development. This paper outlines ICRA’s (International Centre for Development Oriented Research in Agriculture) continuing initiatives to develop, promote and nurture capacities in what ICRA has traditionally called Agricultural Research for Development (ARD) in response to changing demands and expectations placed upon agricultural and rural development professionals and institutions. The generic multi-stakeholder approach to rural innovation that integrates research into the broader development agenda of improved livelihoods, sustainable rural development and reduced poverty encompasses alternative research for development paradigms such as INRM and IAR4D, all aimed at improving the relevance, effectiveness and efficiency of agricultural research for development. The hands-on, pragmatic yet innovative approach to capacity development in ARD is outlined along with the Centre’s current efforts to expand South-South-North partnerships involving educational as well as research and development institutions in response to the increasing demand for capacity development in IAR4D. This is illustrated with an on-going collaborative initiative with NARO and Makerere University in Uganda and efforts to expand the approach to other countries of the region and to build up a sub-regional, network for capacity building in IAR4D, well placed to respond to the needs of such Africa-wide programs as the SSA-Challenge Program are discussed
Design and implementation of a communication strategy for agricultural research in Uganda-Experiences and Lessons Learnt
Get PDFEffective and planned communication is paramount at all stages in the production, testing, adoption and delivery of agricultural services, whether a physical technology or a management practice. This paper reports experiences and lessons learnt in the development and implementation of a communication strategy for the Uganda National Agricultural Research Organization’s Client-oriented Agricultural Research and Dissemination Project. End-users information and media preferences and needs were assessed, and scientists’ and intermediary-users’ communication practices and abilities reviewed and strengthened in a series of workshops and surveys. Lessons and issues for the institutionalization of effective communications and dissemination in a service-oriented farmer-demanded paradigm are developed
Piloting an adaptive research process to address farmer’s information gaps
Get PDFThe project “Linking demand and supply of agricultural information” is piloting an adaptive research process in Tororo and Arua Districts that broadens research to include information such as economic benefits, risk assessment, labour considerations, input availability and markets. Four multi-institutional teams are involved. These address local priorities identified through NAADS. The process assesses available information against a check-list and farmer information demands, and addresses gaps through research with farmer groups. Comprehensive, user-friendly extension materials are then produced, incorporating the technical and socio-economic information required by extension service providers and farmers. Pigeon-pea pest management and marketing, and the uses and benefits of draught animal power, and have no information on new varieties, botanical pesticides, marketing or location-specific agronomic practices. Information gaps include: efficacy of botanicals, economics of new varieties, international and local markets, soil management, storage methods and how to set up Producer Associations. A factorial trial with farmer groups, comparing botanical with inorganic pesticides, and a market investigation, have been initiated. For drought Animal power, information gaps include costs of DAP planting and weeding compared to human labour, local suitability of implements, mechanisms for group sharing of draught animals and implements, implement procurement costs and channels, training of animals and farmers, and impact of DAP on labour markets. To address these, two activities are underway: a) participatory on-farm trials to test DAP planters and the weeders; b) workshops with farmer groups to discuss sharing implements and draught animals. The work demonstrates many gaps in information available to service providers and farmers, and how these can be tackled. The process described can be applied across contrasting types of technology and ecological conditions. However, it requires rigour in its application, and resources for coordination, field supervision and documentation
Improving the AEATRI-motorized maize sheller to meet the market demands of commercial maize farmers
Get PDFThe importance of maize (Zea mays) in Uganda economy has been increasing since 1990's
Farmers’ and traders’ sources of market information in Lira district
Get PDFA baseline study was one of the first activities of a research project on 'Decentralized market Information Services in Lira District, Uganda'
Capacity and organizational deficiencies in the effort of Ugandan farmer groups to supply beans and maize – the perspective of a large buyer
Get PDFIt is generally thought that farmers who supply large trading companies in Uganda often get an unfair price for their produce
Insights to rural household food insecurity in Kenya
Get PDFIn spite of relatively good harvest and good harvest-potential, rural households in agro semi-arid lands are often unable to meet their food requirements for the whole year
Building Linkages and bargaining power between smallholder farmers and service providers: learning from a case on soil fertility inputs in South Africa.
Get PDFThis paper emphasizes the importance of facilitating the process of linkages between smallholder farmers and service providers as a foundation for accessibility of inputs for soil fertility management at local level
Development on improved parboiling equipment for paddy rice in Benin
Get PDFRice is a staple food largely cultivated and consumed in Benin
Pigeon pea seed production and delivery system: Experience from the Lango farming system
Get PDFSeed is one of the most important and crucial input in crop production and yet in most cases is neglected or receives less research emphasis in Uganda, especially on crops such as pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan) cowpeas (Vigna unguiculata), finger millet (Eleusine indica).