Browsing College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) by Issue Date "2019"
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The access of credit by rice farmers in Doho Rice Scheme, Butaleja district
(Makerere University, 2019)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 ... -
Adoption of post-harvest handling and management technologies among maize farmers in Iganga district
(Makerere University, 2019)This study investigates the factors influencing the adoption of post -harvest handling and management technologies in Iganga district. A sample of 80 respondents was randomly selected from the study area. A questionnaire ... -
Analysing the value chain for maize in Kitgum district, (case study of Kitgum Municipality, Amida, and Kitgum Matidi Sub-county)
(Makerere University, 2019)Maize is an important crop for food security particularly in Kitgum district since it is highly consumed and produced staple crop in most areas of the district, it is central crop to most of the household and national ... -
Analysis of the improved papaya enterprise in Bbaale sub county, Kayunga district
(Makerere University, 2019)Papaya is an important fruit for Vitamin A. Farmers grow both improved and local papaya varieties. However, information on profitability analysis of the two enterprises is insufficient. This study was conducted to investigate ... -
Assessing the adaptive capacity of smallholder cropping systems to climate change in Kakooge Sub County, Nakasongola District
(Makerere University, 2019)Climate change will exacerbate challenges facing food security in Nakasongola. Increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events will further impact upon cropping systems. At the heart of the impending challenges ... -
Assessing the effects of refugee settlement on land use/cover changes in Lamwo district, Northern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019)This study aimed at examining the impact of settling South Sudanese refugees in Palabek Ogili Sub County in Lamwo district, Northern Uganda. With the arrival of refugees from Sudan especially with the increasing political ... -
Assessment of fruit and vegetable intake among corporate workers in Kampala city center, Kampala district
(Makerere University, 2019)Introduction: There is a low level of consumption of fruits and vegetables globally resulting in micronutrient deficiencies such as Iron Deficiency Anemia and chronic diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, cancer and ... -
Assessment of maize-legume intercrop on the food security and household income of smallholder farmers in Mayuge district
(Makerere University, 2019)In most developing countries smallholder farmers practice cereal-legume intercrop to mitigate risks of crop failure. Maize being one of the most crucial and strategic cereal crops not only in Africa but as well in developed ... -
Contribution of Mt. Elgon ecosystem to transboundary tourism between Uganda and Kenya
(Makerere University, 2019)The study was about the “Contribution of Mt. elgon ecosystem to transboundary tourism between Uganda and Kenya”. It was guided by three research objectives which included; To examine the tourism attractions at the Uganda ... -
Design and construction of a cocoa seed grinder
(Makerere University, 2019)Africa is the largest producer of cocoa accounting for 72% of the total global production and Uganda is ranked the 6th among cocoa producing countries in Africa. If Uganda was to sell intermediate products like cocoa butter ... -
Determinants of Consumer Demand Across Different Honey Products in Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2019)Honey is a bee's product that stands as one of the natural resource of significant importance socially and economically. in the recent years, human consumption of honey and honey-products such as honey syrups and ... -
Determinants of Watermelon Production across Small Scale Farmers in Kityerera Sub-County, Mayuge District
(Makerere University, 2019)This study was carried out to examine the determinants of watermelon production across small scale farmers in Kityerera sub county, Mayuge district with the objectives being to establish the social and demographic ... -
The economics of groundnut production and marketing: a case study Kaberamaido Kalaki sub-county, Teso sub-region.
(Makerere University, 2019)Groundnut is one of the dominant crops in Uganda that enable most of smallholder farmers earn both food and income. It is one of the biggest sources of fats, protein, carbohydrates, and vitamins for human consumption. The ... -
Effect of extraction parameters (defatting, solvent type, solvent concentration, sonication time and processing method) on total phenolics’ of the edible long-horned grasshopper Ruspolia differens
(Makerere University, 2019)This study aimed at determining the effect of extraction parameters (defatting, solvent type, solvent concentration, sonication time and processing method) on total phenolic content in Ruspolia differens (edible grasshoppers) ... -
Effect of feed presentation options on the productivity and economic efficiency of broiler meat production
(Makerere University, 2019)This research assessed the effect of different feed presentation options on the productivity and economic efficiency of broiler meat production. Feed supplement was produced by fermenting broken maize grains until 2% lactic ... -
Effect of payment for ecosystem services projects to the livelihoods: a case study of TGB farmers in Hoima district
(Makerere University, 2019)The study to examine the effect of Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES) schemes to the livelihoods in Hoima district was carried out in two parishes; Bwikya and Kapapi. It specifically focused on; documenting the motivation ... -
Effect of varying doses of Malathion on population dynamics of Tophilus zeamais (maize weevil) on stored maize and sorghum grain
(Makerere University, 2019)Maize and sorghum are the major staple food cereal crops in Africa (CIMMYT, 2002; Ali et al., 2011). Sorghum is the fifth most important cereal crop in the world after maize, rice, wheat and barley. It staple for over 500 ... -
Effectiveness of a conventional industrial waste water treatment plant (case study of the Scoul’s treatment plant in Lugazi town, Buikwe district)
(Makerere University, 2019)In Uganda, the use of waste water treatment plants in the industries is a relatively new technology with few studies carried out to investigate their effectiveness for treatment of the industrial waste water before being ... -
Effects of wild animals on household food security in areas around Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Kanungu district Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019)Crop raiding by wild animals around Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda is a major concern because it has negative impacts on both wildlife conservation and local house hold food security in general, particularly ... -
Evaluation of nutrient distribution across different enterprises at Makerere University Agricultural Research Institute Kabanyolo South, Central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019)In agricultural farming systems, nutrient supplies to crop plants are sustained through recycling and management of biologically related processes such as nitrogen fixation by legumes and this is aimed at achieving as ...