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Birungi, RosemirtaOuma, Emily A.Brandes-van Dorresteijn, D.Kawuma, BrianSmith, J.[Pig marketing and institutional strengthening: Uganda smallholder pig value chain capacity development training manual]Pig marketing and institutional strengthening: Uganda smallholder pig value chain capacity development training manual

In the last 30 years, Uganda has had a massive growth in pig population, from 190,000 in the late 90’s to 3.2 million pigs in 2008, and currently has the highest per capita consumption of pork in East Africa (3.4 kg year). The majority of Uganda’s pig farmers are smallholders (1.2 million househo...


Pezo, Danilo A.Ouma, Emily A.Lule, Peter M.Dione, Michel M.Lukuyu, Ben A.Carter, N.Roesel, Kristina[The feeding component in rural and peri-urban smallholder pig systems in Uganda]The feeding component in rural and peri-urban smallholder pig systems in Uganda

Ouma, Emily A.Obare, G.A.Staal, Steven J.[The socio-economic dimensions of smallholder livestock management in Kenya and its effects on competitiveness of crop-livestock systems]The socio-economic dimensions of smallholder livestock management in Kenya and its effects on competitiveness of crop-livestock systems

Mutambo, I.Galiè, AlessandraSengendo, M.Ouma, Emily A.Roesel, Kristina[Gendered perceptions of pork consumption in Uganda: A qualitative analysis]Gendered perceptions of pork consumption in Uganda: A qualitative analysis

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 of collective action initiatives as a pathway to improving f...


Ouma, Emily A.Ochieng, JustusKnerr, BeatriceOwuor, George[Strengthening collective action to improve marketing performance: evidence from farmer groups in Central Africa]Strengthening collective action to improve marketing performance: evidence from farmer groups in Central Africa

The livestock sector plays crucial multifunctional roles in the rural livelihoods and economies of many sub-Saharan African countries; yet productivity remains relatively low in the region. Breed improvement programs that utilize advanced animal breeding technologies provide key entry points for ...


Ouma, Emily A.[Economic valuation of phenotypic cattle trait preferences in trypanosomosis prevalent production systems of Eastern Africa: Implications for sustainable cattle breeding programs.]Economic valuation of phenotypic cattle trait preferences in trypanosomosis prevalent production systems of Eastern Africa: Implications for sustainable cattle breeding programs.
Babigumira, B.M.Ouma, Emily A.Sölkner, J.Marshall, Karen[Perceptions of women and men smallholder pig keepers in Uganda on pig keeping objectives, and breed and trait preferences]Perceptions of women and men smallholder pig keepers in Uganda on pig keeping objectives, and breed and trait preferences

Smallholder pig production in Uganda is constrained by poor management and high disease burden, with African swine fever (ASF) being one of the most important contributors. However, data to develop appropriate evidence-based disease mitigating interventions along the pig value chain are lacking. ...


Dione, Michel M.Akol, J.Roesel, KristinaKungu, J.Ouma, Emily A.Wieland, BarbaraPezo, Danilo A.[Risk factors for African swine fever in smallholder pig production systems in Uganda]Risk factors for African swine fever in smallholder pig production systems in Uganda

Commercialisation of agriculture has long been considered an important driver of intensification, production, food security and farm incomes in Africa. This article investigates whether commercialisation is able to increase the intensification and yield of banana and legumes in central Africa. Th...


Ochieng, JustusKnerr, BeatriceOwuor, GeorgeOuma, Emily A.[Commercialisation of food crops and farm productivity: Evidence from smallholders in Central Africa]Commercialisation of food crops and farm productivity: Evidence from smallholders in Central Africa

This study was undertaken to assess the potential for sweet potato silage making business by estimating sweet potato vines and root wastage and assessing the economic feasibility of investing in sweet potato silage. Information was collected through key informant interviews, secondary data review...


Asindu, M.Elepu, G.Ouma, Emily A.Kyalo, G.Lule, Peter M.Naziri, D.[Sweet potato wastes in major pig producing districts in Uganda: an opportunity for investment in silage technologies]Sweet potato wastes in major pig producing districts in Uganda: an opportunity for investment in silage technologies

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