2nd RUFORUM Regional Conf: Natural Resource Mgt

Published

15 years ago

October 14, 2010

Second RUFORUM Biennial Regional Conference

Natural Resources Management

Effect of drip irrigation system and fertigation on growth, yield and quality of banana cv. Grand Nain (Musa AAA)

Evaluation of the soil fertility status in relation to crop nutritive quality in the selected physiographic units of Mbeya Region, Tanzania

Sediments and nutrients hotspot areas dynamics in selected micro-catchments of the Lake Tanganyika basin in Democratic Republic of Congo

Development of aluminium toxicity tolerance system for sorghum in agro ecological region three of Zambia

Strategy for improving bush bean production on a phosphorus fixing Andosol with aquic moisture regime

Effects of tied ridges for rainwater harvesting on maize yields in Swaziland

Biological N2 fixation of three Acacia senegal varieties in the drylands of Kenya using 15N natural abundance method

Comparative effect of farmyard manure, cowpea residues and NPK Fertilizer on maize grain yield in Morogoro

Parametric pedotransfer functions for predicting soil water retention in a Ngerengere Subcatchment, Morogoro -Tanzania

Comparative effects of Minjingu phosphate rock and triple super phosphate on residual P in an Ultisol

Assessing factors influencing types, rate of application and timing of fertilizer use among small-scale farmers of western Kenya

Determining appropriate mode and rate of applying lime to improve maize production in acid soils of north Kakamega and Siaya districts, Kenya

Phosphate sorption by andisols and ultisols, and its implication on phosphorus bioavailability in the wet tropics of Tanzania

Assessment of soil and landform characteristics for implementation of conservation agriculture in West Usambara Mountains, Lushoto District, Tanzania

Farmer – managed trials for evaluation of rhizatech and legumefix in Bungoma district Kenya

Assessment of water quality in Mohale dam and associated rivers in Lesotho

Constraints of rehabilitating degraded semi-arid lands of Kenya using indigenous perennial grasses

Improving smallholder irrigation performance in Malawi

Study of heavy metal contamination along roadside soils of Botswana

Improving soil nutrients and water management to increase crop yield for enhanced livelihoods of small scale farmers in semi-arid eastern Kenya

Translating integrated soil fertility management empirical knowledge into action through participatory learning and marketing with farmers in Zimbabwe

Enhancing water use efficiency of cassava and sorghum based cropping systems in drylands

The effect of super phosphate and planting density on mini-tuber production from true potato seed

Lime requirement of selected acid soils of Lesotho and response of field beans to lime application

Soil survey information for sustainable agriculture in Ikwuano local Government area Abia State South East Nigeria

Effects of innovative farmer practices in soil fertility and water management on soil productivity and maizeand leafy vegetable production in Harare, Zimbabwe

Improving biological nitrogen fixation (BNF) by groundnuts grown in acid soils through amendment with calcitic and dolomitic limestones

Strengthening researcher-extension-farmer participation in soil fertility restoration for sustainable crop production in Western Kenya

Effects of lime and phosphorus fertilizer on maize performance in acid soils of Western Kenya

Regeneration dynamics of woody species in degraded natural forests in Western Kenya

Participatory natural resources management plan of canhane community, Massingir district, southern Mozambique

Response of tomato to coffee pulp and phosphate rock composts applied to a phosphorus deficient Ultisol

Effects of optimised innovative soil fertility and water management technologies on maize production in two contrasting soils in Harare, Zimbabwe

Evaluation of water productivity for maize under drip irrigation

Characterisation of micronutrient (zinc and iron), dense tropical maize hybrids grown in two different environments in Zambia

Effect of land use and cover change on carbon stock and water quality of River Atari in Kapchorwa-Uganda

Effect of soil copper accumulation on proliferation and survival of rhizobia

Integrated soil fertility management in South Kivu province, Democratic Republic of Congo

Land cover and use changes in the rangelands of Central-Uganda: Impacts on soil quality and pasture productivity

Back to Article: Background papers: Climate Change: Agronomy: Diseases: Pests: Plant Breeding: Natural Resource Management:

Second RUFORUM Biennial Regional Conference

Natural Resources Management

Effect of drip irrigation system and fertigation on growth, yield and quality of banana cv. Grand Nain (Musa AAA)

Evaluation of the soil fertility status in relation to crop nutritive quality in the selected physiographic units of Mbeya Region, Tanzania

Sediments and nutrients hotspot areas dynamics in selected micro-catchments of the Lake Tanganyika basin in Democratic Republic of Congo

Development of aluminium toxicity tolerance system for sorghum in agro ecological region three of Zambia

Strategy for improving bush bean production on a phosphorus fixing Andosol with aquic moisture regime

Effects of tied ridges for rainwater harvesting on maize yields in Swaziland

Parametric pedotransfer functions for predicting soil water retention in a Ngerengere Subcatchment, Morogoro -Tanzania

Comparative effects of Minjingu phosphate rock and triple super phosphate on residual P in an Ultisol

Assessing factors influencing types, rate of application and timing of fertilizer use among small-scale farmers of western Kenya

Determining appropriate mode and rate of applying lime to improve maize production in acid soils of north Kakamega and Siaya districts, Kenya

Phosphate sorption by andisols and ultisols, and its implication on phosphorus bioavailability in the wet tropics of Tanzania

Assessment of soil and landform characteristics for implementation of conservation agriculture in West Usambara Mountains, Lushoto District, Tanzania

Farmer – managed trials for evaluation of rhizatech and legumefix in Bungoma district Kenya

Assessment of water quality in Mohale dam and associated rivers in Lesotho

Constraints of rehabilitating degraded semi-arid lands of Kenya using indigenous perennial grasses

Improving smallholder irrigation performance in Malawi

Study of heavy metal contamination along roadside soils of Botswana

Enhancing water use efficiency of cassava and sorghum based cropping systems in drylands

The effect of super phosphate and planting density on mini-tuber production from true potato seed

Lime requirement of selected acid soils of Lesotho and response of field beans to lime application

Soil survey information for sustainable agriculture in Ikwuano local Government area Abia State South East Nigeria

Effects of innovative farmer practices in soil fertility and water management on soil productivity and maizeand leafy vegetable production in Harare, Zimbabwe

Improving biological nitrogen fixation (BNF) by groundnuts grown in acid soils through amendment with calcitic and dolomitic limestones

Strengthening researcher-extension-farmer participation in soil fertility restoration for sustainable crop production in Western Kenya

Effects of lime and phosphorus fertilizer on maize performance in acid soils of Western Kenya

Regeneration dynamics of woody species in degraded natural forests in Western Kenya

Participatory natural resources management plan of canhane community, Massingir district, southern Mozambique

Characterisation of micronutrient (zinc and iron), dense tropical maize hybrids grown in two different environments in Zambia

Effect of land use and cover change on carbon stock and water quality of River Atari in Kapchorwa-Uganda

Effect of soil copper accumulation on proliferation and survival of rhizobia

Integrated soil fertility management in South Kivu province, Democratic Republic of Congo

Land cover and use changes in the rangelands of Central-Uganda: Impacts on soil quality and pasture productivity

Back to Article: Background papers: Climate Change: Agronomy: Diseases: Pests: Plant Breeding: Natural Resource Management:

For Youth by Youth – Call for Second Cohort Applications

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1 day ago

February 10, 2026

Mak Editor

For Youth by Youth - Call for Second Cohort Applications. Application Deadline: 20 Feb, 2026.

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Aptitude Exam (Paper 1) Results for the Mature Age Entry Scheme 2026/2027

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1 day ago

February 10, 2026

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The Office of Academic Registrar, Makerere University has released Aptitude Test Examination results for the Mature Age Entry Scheme Examinations held on Saturday 13^thDecember 2025.

The Candidates who scored 50% and above in the aptitude test passed the aptitude examination and will have their programme -specific examination paper marked. Those who scored less than 50% failed.

Access the links below for the lists categorised under Science-based and Humanities based programmes respectively:

Please Note:

Candidates who are not satisfied with the results may appeal within two weeks from the release of these results through the application system: https://see.mak.ac.ug

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Call for Applications: Admission to Postgraduate Programmes 2026/2027

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1 week ago

February 4, 2026

Mak Editor

SoL Graduands celebrate after being conferred upon their awards. 75th Graduation Ceremony, Day 1, CoCIS, CEES, CoVAB and School of Law. 13th January 2025, Freedom Square, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, East Africa.

The Academic Registrar, Makerere University invites applications for admission to Graduate Programmes (Postgraduate Diplomas, Masters and Doctoral Degree Programmes) for the 2026/2027 Academic Year. Applicants should have obtained at least a first or second class degree (or its equivalent) from a Chartered University at the time of completion. Applicants should also possess a Uganda Certificate of Education (or its equivalent) and a Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (or its equivalent).

Sponsorship:

All Graduate Programmes are PRIVATELY-SPONSORED. Therefore, applicants seeking sponsorship should have their applications endorsed by their respective sponsors where applicable. Applicants should note that the various fees payable to the University indicated for the various programmes EXCLUDE functional fees, accommodation, books, research and other expenses.

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