A5015031150- Agricultural Innovations and Practices
- Animal Disease Management and Epidemiology
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Livestock and Poultry Management
- Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Vector-Borne Animal Diseases
- Innovation and Socioeconomic Development
- Agricultural risk and resilience
- Agriculture and Rural Development Research
- Effects of Environmental Stressors on Livestock
- Microfinance and Financial Inclusion
- Economic and Environmental Valuation
- Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare
- Energy and Environment Impacts
- Agriculture Sustainability and Environmental Impact
- Banana Cultivation and Research
- Rangeland Management and Livestock Ecology
- Animal Virus Infections Studies
- Economic Growth and Development
- Organic Food and Agriculture
- Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology
- Global trade, sustainability, and social impact
- Agricultural Systems and Practices
- Virology and Viral Diseases
International Livestock Research Institute
2015-2024
Liechtenstein Institute
2023
John Wiley & Sons (United States)
2023
Hudson Institute
2023
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture
2014-2023
National Agricultural Research Institute
2016
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture
2010-2013
Rongo University
2013
Institut des Sciences Agronomiques du Burundi
2010
Kiel University
2004-2007
Abstract This study employs mixed logit and latent class models to examine preferences for cattle traits with a focus on heterogeneity among keepers, using choice experiment data of 506 cattle‐keeping households in Kenya Ethiopia. The findings indicate the existence preference based production systems. Highly valued cropping systems include traction fitness trypanotolerance, while associated herd increase are considered important pastoral Considering within population segments provides...
Abstract A bivariate probit model was employed to jointly and separately estimate banana market participation decisions of buying selling households in Rwanda Burundi using household survey data. Selectivity bias corrected for estimating the transacted volumes Heckman's procedure. The results showed that transaction cost‐related factors such as geographical location households, information sources, travel time nearest urban center influence participation. Non‐price‐related security land...
Uganda is a low-income country with the largest pig population in East Africa. Pig keeping has large potential, commercially and as tool for poverty reduction, but African swine fever (ASF) major hurdle development of sector. The objective this study was to evaluate knowledge, attitudes practices related ASF smallholder production value chain northern Uganda. included three separate series participatory rural appraisals (PRA), comprising purposively selected farmers other actors chain. In...
Abstract The article examines the effect of membership in farmer groups (MFG) on adoption lag agricultural technologies and farm performance Burundi, Democratic Republic Congo Rwanda. We use duration stochastic production frontier models household data. find that longer MFG, shorter much more so if combined with extension service delivery. Farmer function as an important mechanism for improving productivity through reduced technical inefficiency input use. discuss policy implications under...
Commercialisation of agriculture has long been considered an important driver intensification, production, food security and farm incomes in Africa. This article investigates whether commercialisation is able to increase the intensification yield banana legumes central The study utilises survey data from 480 smallholder farmers selected regions rural Rwanda Democratic Republic Congo (DRC). findings show a positive effect on improved seed varieties use crop yields, even after controlling for...
In this study, the Heckman procedure was used to analyze way transaction costs affect smallholder farming households’ participation in banana markets Great Lakes region of central Africa. The results reaffirm that fixed largely determine a farmer’s decision participate market, and extent is affected mainly by proportional costs. Access market information, whether directly or through formal informal institutional arrangements, critical for participation. size household ownership means...
Pig production in peri-urban smallholder value chains Uganda is severely constrained by impact of disease, particularly African swine fever (ASF), and the economic consequences an inefficient pig chain. Interventions form biosecurity to control ASF disease outbreaks business hub models better link farmers markets have potential address constraints. However, there a dearth evidence effects interventions on performance distribution outcomes along An ex-ante assessment utilising System Dynamics...
African swine fever (ASF) is one of the most important pig diseases, causing high case fatality rate and trade restrictions upon reported outbreaks. In Uganda, a low-income country with largest population in East Africa, ASF endemic. Animal disease impact multidimensional include social economic along value chain. settings, this keep people poor push those that have managed to escape poverty back again. If diseases can be controlled, their negative consequences mitigated. However,...
Abstract Several countries in Central Africa face challenges of low food production and high incidences poverty, particularly rural areas. programs initiated the region to increase commercialization among smallholder farmers have had limited success. Over 80% farm households grow bananas legumes as staple crops. We evaluate impact these crops on‐farm income dietary diversity Rwanda Democratic Republic Congo. employ three methods: propensity score matching, endogenous switching regression,...
Purpose: Several development organisations have implemented programs to enhance smallholder farmers' crop productivity and market access through collective action with mixed results. Therefore, this study examines the drivers of success initiatives as a pathway improving farmers marketing performance using data from Rwanda Democratic Republic Congo.Design/methodology/approach: This uses primary collected 30 farmer groups focus group discussions. These are assessed for differences in their...
We evaluated the impact of a participatory training pig farmers on knowledge, attitude and practices (KAP) biosecurity relating to ASF control in two districts Uganda using randomized trial (RCT). A total 830 from 32 villages were included study, with 425 receiving training, while 405 did not. An item response theory model was used assess farmer's KAP. Logistic regression models factors that affected knowledge gain change after training. Focus group discussions (FGD) carried out selected...
Pig production has increasingly become an important activity, especially among smallholder farmers in Uganda the past three decades as evidenced by a dramatic rise pig population from 0.19 to 3.2 million. This is linked demand for pork due preference changes other factors. Per capita consumption of been estimated at 3.4 kg/person/year representing ten-fold increase last 30 years. Pigs are assets poor smallholders generating income meeting planned and emergency household financial needs....
Village chicken production holds much potential for the alleviation of malnutrition and poverty in rural communities Africa. Owing to their subsistence nature, however, such systems are rife with infectious poultry diseases as Newcastle disease (ND). Strategies common management ND other intensive systems, including vaccination biosecurity measures, have seen limited success village systems. New approaches needed that can successfully deliver animal health inputs services effective...
This paper analyses governance structures in Uganda’s smallholder pig value chains by applying the New Institutional Economics framework. It utilises cross sectional and qualitative survey data from randomly selected chain actors 4 districts. A multinomial logit model is applied to assess determinants of vertical integration among traders. The findings indicate that most relationships at production node are based on spot market supported personal trust. Live traders mostly vertically...
Malnutrition in children remains a significant public health and development challenge Rwanda. Animal Source Foods (ASFs) provide an important mechanism for supplying with energy, proteins, micro-nutrients. Using evidence from study on the Girinka dairy program Rwanda, this article adds masculinities lens to nutrition strategies. It suggests potential ways engage men interventions whilst promoting gender-equitable that improve children's access ASFs create more gender-equal relations. A...
Pig production is thriving in Uganda and the demand for pork increasing, therefore offering potential increased income from pig marketing. The consumers’ preferences determine potentially drive this but are largely unknown context of Uganda. As part a multi-disciplinary assessment smallholder value chains we investigated these one four thematic subgroups with 292 farmers. In addition, 79 consumers Kampala, main market outlet Uganda, were included. Using participatory methods considering that...
Small-scale poultry production in Africa plays a significant role alleviating malnutrition and poverty rural communities. Global climate change infectious disease such as Newcastle (ND) have had tremendous negative impact on health due to limited biosecurity, cold chain, inadequate extension service. Genetic selection for enhanced resistance ND virus (NDV) offers promising complementary approach vaccination biosecurity addressing constraints village systems. The Feed the Future Innovation...
In Rwanda, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), increased crop productivity is fundamental to accelerating economic growth improving well-being rural households, especially women children, who are normally resource constrained. This article examines degree which participate in farm management decision making for production activities, socioeconomic factors that influence their participation. Our study found out farms managed by cultivated much less intensively than...
<h3>ABSTRACT</h3> Animal source foods (ASFs), including cow's milk, contain essential nutrients and contribute to a healthy diet, but frequency of intake is low among children in low- middle-income countries. We hypothesized that an ASF social behavior change communication (SBCC) intervention implemented by community health workers (CHWs) would increase child milk consumption dietary diversity households received cow from the Government Rwanda's Girinka livestock transfer program. tested...
Rapid spread and erratic outbreaks of Rift Valley fever (RVF) disease across the African continent continues to pose serious threat animal, public health, regional livestock trade. Failure institute timely control measures will have implications on food security livelihoods. Among existing options for disease, vaccines are reported be most cost-effective. However, no RVF currently registered use in Uganda. Prior approval, reservations exist concerning uptake by farmers as they weigh several...
ISHS VII International Symposium on Banana: ISHS-ProMusa Bananas and Plantains: Towards Sustainable Global Production Improved Use TISSUE CULTURE BANANA (MUSA SPP.) FOR SMALLHOLDER FARMERS: LESSONS LEARNT FROM EAST AFRICA