Browsing College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) by Issue Date "2019"
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Examining wind energy potentials over East Africa using ERA-interim re-analysis data
(Makerere University, 2019)The main objective of this study was to examine the wind energy potential of hot spot areas over East Africa. In this study, monthly average wind speed Era-interim Re-analysis data for a period of 1980 – 2005 was used. ... -
Factors affecting demand for pasteurized milk products in Nakawa division, Kampala district.
(Makerere University, 2019)This study assessed the factors affecting demand for pasteurized milk products within Nakawa division. To identify the different pasteurized milk products bought, to characterize the consumers of pasteurized milk products ... -
Factors for successful contracting in plantation forest management: a case study of the new forests company, Mubende/Kassanda, Namwasa plantations, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019)Forest investors have increasingly contracted out various forest operations to eligible and skilled contractors to achieve the investment goals. An assessment of the factors that influence the success of contracts undertaken ... -
Factors influencing local community participation and ecotourism sustainability in Mt. Elgon National Park
(Makerere University, 2019)This research examined the level at which the communities surrounding Mt. Elgon national park participate in ecotourism and its sustainability and how they can benefit from it. The problem examined was that most people ... -
Factors that affect the profitability of coffee among coffee traders in Luweero district
(Makerere University, 2019)The aim of this study was to investigate factors affecting the profitability of coffee among coffee traders in Luweero district. The objectives included the following; characterizing the marketing system among coffee traders ... -
Improved maize post-harvest handling technologies and their impact on maize farmers’ income in Kamuli district
(Makerere University, 2019)This cross-sectional research survey studied improved maize post-harvest handling technologies and their impact on maize farmers’ income in Kamuli district. The research survey had three specific objectives which were: to ... -
Knowledge gaps on fertilizer use among farmers and fertilizer dealers in Mubende district
(Makerere University, 2019)Sustainable fertilizer use by smallholder farmers in Uganda has been hindered by limited farmers’ knowledge and skills on fertilizer use. This is further aggravated by poorly developed agricultural extension system within ... -
Level of awareness on obesity, its causes and preventive practices among Makerere University lecturers, Kampala
(Makerere University, 2019)Introduction: Obesity is one of the major problems the world is facing today. In order to understand the level of awareness on obesity, its causes and preventive practices among Makerere University lecturers, Kampala, ... -
Local community perceptions of environment conservation and tourism development
(Makerere University, 2019)The study investigated the Local community perceptions of environment conservation and tourism development, a Case study of Queen Elizabeth National Park. The study sought to address the following specific objectives that ... -
Market access among soya beans farmers in Mayuge district, Bukatube Sub county
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Market performance of watermelon trade in the selected markets, Kampala district
(Makerere University, 2019)Watermelon is one of the most important fruits with nutritional value cultivated in the tropics and traded all over the world. Despite of its importance globally, watermelon trade faces challenges accrued from its ... -
Post-harvest handling practices on Solanum aethiopicum shum (nakati) farmers’ revenue in Nangabo sub-county, Wakiso district
(Makerere University, 2019)Nakati farming is a predominant activity in Nangabo Sub-County. The study was aimed at determining post-harvest handling practices on solanum aethiopicum shum (Nakati) farmers’ revenue in Nangabo Sub County, Wakiso Distrtict. ... -
The role of Buganda Royal Burial grounds in promoting tourism in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019)This study investigated the role of the Buganda burial grounds in promoting cultural tourism in Uganda. Cultural tourism is a vital source of both public as well as private income, source of foreign exchange earnings. A ... -
A study on the poultry value chain in Kamuli district, Uganda.
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Tomato and sweet pepper growth and yield as influenced by greenhouse structural design
(Makerere University, 2019)Greenhouse production is a technology that many growers in Uganda are adopting to produce horticultural products like vegetables but most especially flowers due to the benefits associated with greenhouse production like ... -
Woody species diversity and composition on grazing fields among pastoral communities in South-western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019)Little is known about the contribution of grazing landscapes to biodiversity conservation. This study was conducted in grazing fields within the villages of sub-counties that are predominantly occupied by cattle keepers ...