Academic submissions (CAES)
http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12281/4081
Submissions of scholarly material and theses/dissertations2024-03-28T14:17:22ZActivities of illegal tour operators in Uganda and their impacts on the country’s tourism promotion
http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12281/5193
Activities of illegal tour operators in Uganda and their impacts on the country’s tourism promotion
Namugambe, Allen
Adoption and profitability of upland rice production in Busakira Sub-County Mayuge District
http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12281/5658
Adoption and profitability of upland rice production in Busakira Sub-County Mayuge District
Kibeesi, Ayubu
The purpose of the study was to analyze the level of adoption and profitability of upland rice
production, Busakira sub-county Mayuge district. The study was based on level of adoption and
profitability of upland rice production and it looks at; (i). To determine the socio-economic
characteristics of both adopters and non-adopters of upland rice. (ii). To identify major
constraints /challenges affecting upland rice adoption. (iii). To determine the profitability of
upland rice production. (iv). To determine the adoption level and factors that influence adoption
of upland rice by farmers.
This was a descriptive study. Both primary and secondary data were used. Primary data were
obtained through structured questionnaires from 60 respondents which involved both adopters
and non-adopters. Secondary data were got through publications, journals and text books. Data
were analyzed using SPSS (ver16). Probit model, frequencies, percentages, means, standard
deviation, average gross margin and net profit were used to achieve the objectives.
From the study, the age distribution shows that majority of the adopters fall in category of active
age 31-35 years (37.5%) and pointed out that majority of the adopters were men as compared to
women do to difference in access and control to productive resources. The results showed that
ownership of land, Level of education and Marital status were the key factors that more likely
influenced farmers’ decision to adopt upland rice production at 5% and 10% respectively.
The study revealed reasons for adoption of upland rice which included; (i). Easier to manage,
(ii). Availability of ready market, (iii). Expected high yields. The most prominent ones included;
pest and disease tolerance, easier to manage and Availability of ready market. On the other hand,
the study also revealed the reasons for non-adoption of upland rice such as Expensive upland
seeds, limited land and limited capital to purchase inputs among others.
The study also revealed that the average quantity of rice is 861 per acre, average price for rice is
1843 per kilogram, average total cost of upland rice production is 614211 per acre and the total
average gross margin calculated 1088700 per acre.
However, the study also revealed the major problems affecting upland rice production as Pests
and diseases, High cost of inputs, Birds and rats, Drought, Unavailability of rice among others.
The study recommends that the government should address constraints in upland rice production,
marketing and policies that would promote wider upland rice use in the agro-based industry that
would stimulate demand for rice hence boosting overall upland rice production and adoption of
high yielding improving production.
2019-01-07T00:00:00ZAdoption of alternative crops as a means of mitigating crop loss to wildlife around Dudongo forest reserve, Uganda
http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12281/6010
Adoption of alternative crops as a means of mitigating crop loss to wildlife around Dudongo forest reserve, Uganda
Apita, Daniel Ol
Crop-raiding by wildlife remains one of the most challenging issues to conservation practitioners and farmers at the edge of forest reserves. Most households living along the edge of forests inhabited by wildlife have witnessed incidences of crop raiding. Around some protected areas like Budongo Forest Reserve, crop-raiding has resulted into loss of up to 20% of household income and thus resulting into serious human-protected area conflict. In order for peaceful coexistence between community-protected areas, it requires right crop-raiding mitigation measures.
This study aimed at examining adoption levels and farmers’ perceptions towards alternative crops around Budongo Forest Reserve, Uganda as a means of mitigating crop loss to wildlife to ensure peaceful co-existence of the local communities and the wildlife. The objectives of this study were; to assess adoption levels of alternative crops around Budongo Forest Reserve, to identify factors that influence adoption and perception towards alternative crops and finally to determine farmer’s perceptions and attitudes towards alternative crops around Budongo forest reserve.
A total of 120 respondents were selected using stratified random sampling. A descriptive survey was carried out with the household heads and a structured questionnaire was then administered to the respondents during the survey.
Cabbage, Rice, Soya beans had the highest adoption levels. Alternative crops such as Water melon and Carrots have no adoption levels. Farmers belonging to social group and making decisions jointly within the household were the major socio-economic factors that significantly influenced adoption of alternative crops
Generally, the farmers around Budongo Forest Reserve have a positive attitude and perception towards alternative crops. However, land size and farmers occupation are the socio-economic factors that significantly influenced farmers attitude and perception positively towards alternative crops.
23.3% of the farmers choose alternative crops because they are less susceptible to wildlife crop raiders, it’s from this view that the study concludes firmly that growing alternative crops mitigates crop raiding.
A Thesis Submitted to the School of Forestry, Environment and Geographical Sciences in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Award of Bachelors
Degree in Social and Entrepreneurial Forestry
Makerere University
2018-07-01T00:00:00ZAdoption of improved Banana cultivars in Mukungwe Subcounty Masaka District
http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12281/4616
Adoption of improved Banana cultivars in Mukungwe Subcounty Masaka District
Namirimo, Gertrude