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Exploring common bean fresh pod market in East African Region: A case of Uganda by Tamusange Nkalubo, Stanley, Ariong, Richard M., Luyima, Gabriel, Mukankusi Mugisha, Clare, Rubyogo, Jean-Claude

“…Based on this background, a reconnaissance study was undertaken in Mpigi district, a major fresh bean growing area and eight retailing markets within Uganda’s capital, Kampala, to understand the economic feasibility of fresh bean pod market. …”
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Survey and management of potato pests in Uganda (CC3.1.2.2 - output no. 12557) by Cortada, L., Coyne, D., Nakato, V., Kisitu, J., Wasukira, A., Okonya, J.

“…A study was conducted to establish the status of potato pests and diseases in north eastern and south western Uganda to include districts such as Mbale, Namisindwa, Kween, Kapchorwa and Kabale, Rubanda, Kisoro, respectively. …”
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Public and private investments for banana Xanthomonas Wilt control in Uganda: The economic feasibility for smallholder farmers by Gotor, Elisabetta, Cori, Viola di, Pagnani, Tiziana, Kikulwe, Enoch Mutebi, Kozicka, Marta, Caracciolo, Francesco

“…Despite considerable investments in Uganda by the Government and other national and international stakeholders, the disease persists in the country after periods of significant resurgence. …”
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Integrated training manual on herd health and biosecurity for smallholder pig value chain actors in Uganda by Nsadha, Zachary, Dione, Michel M.

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Vegetables open new avenues for farmers’ livelihood improvement: promising results from Hoima, Uganda by Mwanguhya, Joshua, Baguma, David, Kiiza, Annet, Kabakoyo, Elizabeth, Recha, Tobias, Vernooy, Ronnie

“…Pilot farmers in Hoima district, Kyabigambire sub-county, trained by a team from East West Seed-Knowledge Transfer Uganda, the Alliance of Bioversity international and CIAT and the National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) of Uganda, evaluated the performance of various varieties of five vegetable species, identified the strengths and weaknesses of the experimental process and made recommendations for further research.…”
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Potential of cultivating dry season maize along a hydrological gradient of an inland valley in Uganda by Alibu , S., Neuhoff, D., Senthilkumar, Kalimuthu, Becker, M., Köpke, U.

“…For three consecutive years, we conducted field experiments to assess the potential of an inland valley in Central Uganda for producing dry season maize. A randomized complete block design was used with six treatments including farmer’s practice, unfertilized control, organic and inorganic fertilizer applications at high and low rates. …”
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High prevalence of Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae infection among abattoir workers in Kamuli District, Eastern Uganda by Musewa, A., Roesel, Kristina, Nakanjako, D., Kawoya, I., Ssenyonga, R., Nangendo, J., Sam, A., Erume, J., Grace, Delia

“…Conclusion: E. rhusiopathiae infections exist in Kamuli district, Eastern Uganda affecting all categories of raw pork handlers. …”
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Reassessing the cost-effectiveness of high-provitamin A bananas to reduce vitamin A deficiency in Uganda by Kozicka, Marta, Elsey, Julia, Ekesa, Beatrice, Ajambo, Susan, Kikulwe, Enoch Mutebi, Gotor, Elisabetta

“…There are two high-provitamin A (pVA) banana-based interventions potentially available in Uganda—biofortified genetically modified (GM) banana and fast-tracked banana landraces from outside Uganda that are naturally high in provitamin A (nHpVA). …”
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Smallholder pig keepers training in pig breeds, breeding and community-based artificial insemination in Uganda by Kugonza, D., Kawule, l., Marshall, Karen

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The potato value chain in Uganda, its actors, and the status of their business linkages. Research Brief 04 by Wauters, P., Parker, M., Namanda, S.

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Supporting adaptation/adoption of the FeedCalculator App for feed formulation in the Pig Value Chain in Uganda by Isiko, Joshua, Lutakome, Pius, Kang'ethe, Edwin, Lukuyu, Ben A., Meijer, Peter, Ouma, Emily A.

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Drivers and risk factors of Rift Valley fever in Uganda: Findings from a preliminary survey by Asindu, Marsy, Abila, Patrick P., Tumusiime, Dan, Ouma, Emily A., Bett, Bernard K.

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What is the underlying structure of the climate, conflict, and socio-economic system in Uganda? A network analysis by Basel, Ashleigh Megan, Onivola Minoarivelo, Henintsoa, Craparo, Alessandro Carmelo William, Läderach, Peter R.D., Pacillo, Grazia

“…This factsheet gives answers on how climate exacerbates root causes of conflict in Uganda, using network analysis. Results show that, with the Ugandan economy heavily reliant on subsistance agriculture, the network indicates the second cropping season is the most vulerable, leading to poverty risks and conflict This publication is part of a factsheet series reporting on the findings of the CGIAR FOCUS Climate Security Observatory work in Africa (Kenya, Mali, Nigeria, Senegal, Sudan, Uganda, Zimbabwe). …”
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How does climate exacerbate root causes of conflict in Uganda? Climate Security Pathway Analysis by Madurga Lopez, Ignacio M., Dutta Gupta, Tanaya, Läderach, Peter R.D., Pacillo, Grazia

“…This factsheet gives answers on how climate exacerbates root causes of conflict in Uganda, using an impact pathway analysis. Two main impact pathways are identified: 1) Resource availability and access in Kasese; 2) Livelihood and food insecurity in Karamoja . …”
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Exploring the Banana & Cassava Seed Systems: A case study of Luwero district in Central Uganda by CGIAR GENDER Platform

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Are policy makers aware of the climate security nexus? Mapping climate security policy narratives in Uganda by Carneiro, Bia, Resce, Giuliano, Läderach, Peter R.D., Pacillo, Grazia

“…This publication is part of a factsheet series reporting on the findings of the CGIAR FOCUS Climate Security Observatory work in Africa (Kenya, Mali, Nigeria, Senegal, Sudan, Uganda, Zimbabwe). The research is centered around 5 questions: 1. …”
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First report of banana bunchy top disease caused by Banana bunchy top virus in Uganda by Ocimati, Walter, Tazuba, Anthony Fredrick Kadama, Tushemereirwe, Wilberforce K., Tugume, Joab K., Omondi, Bonaventure Aman Oduor, Acema, Dan, Were, Evans M., Onyilo, Francis, Ssekamate, M. Allan, Namanya, Priver, Kubiriba, Jerome, Erima, Rockefeller, Okurut, A. Wilson, Kutunga, David, Blomme, Guy

“…Despite being omnipresent in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) and South-Western Rwanda for over 2 decades, BBTV had not been reported in neighbouring Uganda. However, in 2020, banana plants with BBTD characteristic symptoms were observed in Arua City located in the North Western part of Uganda, bordering DR Congo. …”
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TH5.2: Prioritising quality traits for gender-responsive breeding for boiled potato in Uganda by Mudege, Netsayi N., Mayanja, S., Nyaga, J., Nakitto, M., Mendes, T., Tinyiro, E., Kisakye, S., Magala, D., Achora, J., Muzhingi, T.

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WE5.1: Barriers and opportunities for youth engagement and empowerment in groundnut value chains in Uganda by Stephens, Carrie

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Applying a theory of change based approach to livestock research for development: Uganda country report by Schagen, Boudy van, Kruijssen, Froukje, Dhamankar, Mona

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