Africa is a net importer of food, especially cereal grains, despite the importance of agriculture
in the continent. The agricultural growth in Africa has been undermined by low investment in …

Sustainable agricultural intensification (SAI) practices have been developed with the aim of
increasing agricultural productivity. However, most of them are not achieving their potential …

In 2016, a study was conducted in Tanzania to assess the impact of radio and SMS in
scaling-up smallholder participation in legume-based sustainable agricultural intensification …

Sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas) is a vital crop for overcoming food insecurity in sub-Saharan
Africa and its production is highest in East Africa where yields are high and the growing …

Many political actors lack the power or competencies to impact policy outputs and outcomes
on their own. This is why they join forces to multiply their impact. Following the advocacy …

Bacterial wilt (BW) caused by the Ralstonia solanacearum species complex (RSSC) is a
serious threat to potato production in Uganda. However, little is known about the extent of …

Invasive alien species (IAS) continue to shape the global landscape through their effects on
biological diversity and agricultural productivity. The effects are particularly pronounced in …

Invasive alien species (IAS) rank among the most significant drivers of species extinction
and ecosystem degradation resulting in significant impacts on socio-economic development …

This book chapter discusses approaches to promoting low-input agricultural practices to
improve marginal lands for sustainable crop production and food security. Agricultural …

Traditional or Indigenous systems have always been the bedrock of Africans' socioeconomic
and political livelihoods before the dawn of colonialism in developing countries like Uganda …