Browsing College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) by Issue Date "2018-11"
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An assessment of pests and disease management on cocoa production in Busaru sub-county, Bundbugyo district
(Makerere University, 2018-11)Pests and disease management are one of the major problems farmers in Busaru face due to the impacts of pests and disease infestation which has led to a drop in Busaru’s cocoa production. This study assessed pests and ... -
Challenges faced by hotels in providing satisfactory services to clients : A case study of Kampala Sheraton Hotel
(2018-11)The hotel industry is one of the fastest growth sectors of the global economies; its significant contribution is seen to be on an upward trend, as evidenced even here in Uganda where international hotel chains are opening ... -
Characterisation of selected organic inputs for carbon, nitrogen and lignin for improved soil management in tropics
(Makerere University, 2018-11)Organic materials remain a very important input in most of the Sub-Saharan Africa because majority of the farmers cannot afford inorganic inputs. A study was conducted to find out the extent to which these materials can ... -
Contribution of village savings and loan associations to small scale farmers' welfare in Ddwaniro Sub county Rakai district
(Makerere University, 2018-11)This paper explores the contribution of Village Savings and Loan Associations towards households' welfare specifically in villages (rural areas). It looks at the back ground of VSLAs, activities they undertake and their ... -
Effect of foliar fertilizers on tomato (Lycospersicon esculentum Mill) yield on a Kamuli Ferrallisol
(Makerere University, 2018-11)ABSTRACT Tomato (Lycoperscon esculentum M) is an important vegetable crop to rural farmers in Uganda. Its productivity is highly limited by poor soil fertility. A field experiment was conducted to evaluate the effect ...