Ronald Buwa

Ronald Buwa is an agricultural researcher and crop scientist specializing in sustainable agriculture, soil fertility management, crop improvement, and community-based agricultural innovation. He holds a Master of Science in Crop Science and a Bachelor of Science in Forestry from Makerere University.

He is currently pursuing a PhD in Agriculture and Community Innovation at Bishop Stuart University (On Track), with research interests focused on improving crop productivity, sustainable soil management, climate-resilient agriculture, and innovations that support smallholder farming communities.

His research contributions include studies on biochar and manure applications for improved crop growth, soil fertility management among smallholder farmers, genomic approaches for drought tolerance in common beans, and adoption of improved agronomic practices in Uganda.

  1. Phd in Agriculture and Community innovation – Bishop Stuart University (ON TRACK)
  2. Master of Science in crop Science – Makerere University
  3. Bachelor of Science in Forestry – Makerere University

 

 

Co-application of Biochar and Cow Manure Enhances Growth, Yield and Soil Chemical Properties Under Spinach Production Authors: C. Wacal, R. Buwa, J. Nyakahuma, P. Kirungi, et al. Journal: BMC Plant Biology Year: 2026

Linking Soil Fertility Management Practices to Perceptions of Soil Fertility Status Among Smallholder Farmers in Kabarole District and Fort Portal City, Western Uganda Authors: E. Kule Birengesyo, C. Kansiime, R. Buwa, et al. Journal: Journal of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development Year: 2026

Use of Genomic Prediction and GWAS to Breed for Drought Tolerance in Common Beans: Nurturing Resilient Crops in a Thirsty World — A Review Authors: R. Buwa, A. Arinaitwe, D. S. O. Osiru Source: ResearchGate

Determinants of Adoption of Improved Agronomic Practices of Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) Production, Challenges and Opportunities in Lango Sub-region of Northern Uganda Authors: J. Obala, D. Agole, D. Basalirwa, J. Masereka, R. Buwa, et al. Source: Academic Journals Year: 2024