College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES)
http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12281/20
2024-03-29T09:22:04ZAcceptability and microbiological safety of mint-flavored dairy products.
http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12281/18248
Acceptability and microbiological safety of mint-flavored dairy products.
Muwaza, David
Milk contains a number of essential nutrients that contribute toward a health. A number of milk
products exist but most are flavored using the usual food flavorants such as strawberry, chocolate
and vanilla. Mint has been applied in a number of foods but with limited application in milk
products. This study evaluated a commercial mint emulsion as a flavourant in different dairy
products. The microbiological quality of these dairy products was determined using conventional
agar plating techniques. Their consumer acceptability was also evaluated using a 5 point hedonic
scale. Three mint-flavored dairy products; pasteurized milk, yogurt and ice cream were developed.
They met the East African standard for microbiological safety and were all acceptable to the
consumers.
A thesis submitted to the Makerere University Department of Food Technology and Nutrition in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of a Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Technology of Makerere University.
2023-04-12T00:00:00ZAcceptance of Biodegradable Stoverpack among Retailers, Wholesalers, Processors and Consumers of Agricultural Products in Kampala and Wakiso Districts
http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12281/12490
Acceptance of Biodegradable Stoverpack among Retailers, Wholesalers, Processors and Consumers of Agricultural Products in Kampala and Wakiso Districts
Nakato, Caroline Bikirwa
The biodegradable stover packs caters for reduced post harvest losses, improved shelf life for food products and prevent food spoilage as well as increased incomes for consumers, processors and traders.
The study focused on how much more consumers, processors and traders of agricultural products are willing to pay for the new biodegradable packaging materials for the agricultural products in Kampala and Wakiso district in Uganda. The objectives of the study were to contribute to the promotion of the biodegradable stover packs among processors, consumers and traders, to assess the different types of packaging materials used, to find out the willingness of consumers, processors and traders in purchase of the new stover packs and to determine how much more traders, processors and consumers are willing to pay for the stover packs. A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 84 consumers, 42 processors and 90 traders. Well-designed questionnaires were used to collect mainly quantitative data from the respondents. The data was analyzed using SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Scientists) version 16.0 statistical package. The study revealed that consumers, processors and traders mostly used polythene bags however they are willing to purchase the new stover bags. The study also revealed that most of the respondents were willing to pay more for the biodegradable packaging materials as they were more eco-friendly compared to the non-biodegradable packaging materials such as the polythene bags, plastic bags, polypropylene bags, sisal bags among others. The results of the study further revealed that factors such as age of the respodent, sex of the respondent, education based on years spent in school, estimated annual income (shs.), most preferred packaging materials to use, most accessible packaging materials, quantity of produce (kgs) traded in a week, amount of produce (kgs) being transported to the market that gets damaged during transportation and the most environmentally friendly packaging materials significantly influenced the willingness of consumers, traders and processors for agricultural produce to pay more for the new biodegradable stover packs
Therefore creating more awareness about the presence of the biodegradable packaging materials so as to reduce on environmental pollution and provision of cheap raw materials that are needed in the processing and manufacturing of the biodegradable packaging materials so as to make them easily accessible are necessary in promotion of the new biodegradable stover packs among processors, traders and consumers.
A special project report submitted to the Department of Agribusiness and Natural Resource Economics in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the award of a Degree of Bachelor of Agribusiness Management of Makerere University
2022-05-11T00:00:00ZThe access of credit by rice farmers in Doho Rice Scheme, Butaleja district
http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12281/10685
The access of credit by rice farmers in Doho Rice Scheme, Butaleja district
Ankwatsa, Irene Erinah
Generally, in Uganda lack of finances is one of the critical problems hindering growth,
production, productivity and generation of farm income. The extent to which agricultural
credit has been of benefit to rice farmers as well as influences its access, have been of interest
though not much study has been carried out on them. The study examined the access of
agricultural credit. The study was conducted in Doho Rice Scheme, Butaleja district using a
survey design. A systematic sampling technique was adopted in selecting 60 rice farmers who
were examined. Structured questionnaires and document analysis were used to collect
quantitative data from the sampled households. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze
quantitative data. The study examined 52 rice farmers who have ever received agricultural
credit and 8 who did not access credit. Results imply that agricultural credit access by the
female farmers is still very limited. Generally, farmers’ association, collateral security
especially land and land ownership were highly important in influencing access to
agricultural credit. There is need for stakeholders to promote flexible credit facilities and
increase awareness among farmers with less experience in agriculture so as to increase their
access. In case of collateral security, farmers should be encouraged to form cooperative
groups or farmer investment groups to enable them access credit from financial institutions.
A special project report submitted to the Department of Agribusiness and Natural Resource Economics in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the award of a Degree of Bachelor of Agribusiness Management of Makerere University
2019-01-01T00:00:00ZAccess to and use of meteorological information by smallholder farmers in Rwanyamahembe subcounty
http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12281/12031
Access to and use of meteorological information by smallholder farmers in Rwanyamahembe subcounty
Keinembabazi, Daisy
Weather and climate variability are the major production risks and uncertainties impacting agricultural systems performance and management. This study investigated the access and factors that influence the utility of meteorological information by smallholder farmers in Rwanyamahembe subcounty, Mbarara District. A random sampling procedure was carried out in three villages in Rwanyamahembe sub county and a sample size of 77 farmers was used. Structured questionnaires were used to elicit responses from farmers and data was analysed using statistical package for social sciences (SPSS). Results indicated that more than 93% of the farmers could not access agro meteorological information from a weather station. Lack of awareness about the existence of a weather station (90%) cited as a major factor affecting farmers access to weather forecasts. Most of the farmers revealed they owned radios (56%) which makes it the best to deliver weather information. Other farmers revealed that they use their traditional knowledge and experience to predict weather changes. More than (58%) respondents do not use weather information to make decisions. The factors affecting farmers' utility of agro_meteorological information were related to the inaccuracy of forecasts, inadequate weather forecasts information for meaningful decisions and less understanding of weather information especially bulletins that are always broadcasted in English which is hard to be understood. It was concluded that socio_economic factors affect the level of adoption of agro meteorological information. The study emphasizes the need for meteorological station to broadcast weather forecasts at an appropriate and convenient time for farmers and translated into the local language,Runyankole which people can easily read and understand to increase the usability of the information and the use of feasible demonstrations to enhance the adoption of agro_meteorological products
A dissertation submitted to the Department of Environmental Management in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of a Degree of Bachelors of Environmental Science, Makerere University
2022-04-30T00:00:00Z