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Production of Methane Gas from the Dominant Organic Refuse for Renewable Energy Generation. A Case Study of Food Remains (Posho) and Peels (Matooke and Irish Potato) From Central Division in Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-07-25)
Methane is typically a gas produced by the anaerobic digestion of biodegradable materials, one of the most promising processes for the energetic transformation of waste to produce biogas. Food waste, which has become one ...
Determinants of community participation in the management of Luvunya Central Forest Reserve, Namayingo district
(Makerere University, 2019-11-01)
In Uganda, collaborative forest management approach was adopted through formation of forest management groups (also called CFM groups) to co-manage government forest reserves with state agencies. This was seen as a way of ...
Adoption of improved maize seeds by small holder farmers in eastern division Ntungamo Municipality, western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-11-01)
The purpose of the study was to determine adoption of improved maize seeds by smallholder farmers in Ntungamo district and the specific objectives were to assess smallholder farmers’ awareness and knowledge on improved ...
Occurrence and intensity of surface and end checks in air seasoned Eucalyptus grandis and hybrid clones
(Makerere University, 2019-11-01)
Splits and checks are the most limiting factor affecting pole treatment plants in Uganda. These are attributed to the seasoning methods and conditions poles are attributed to. Since losses caused by surface checks and end ...
Assessment of the use of credit on tomato production enterprises in Nsangi Sub county, Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2019-11-01)
Tomato production is an important enterprise in improving socio-economic livelihoods, however there is little information on the tomato enterprise In Nsangi sub county, Wakiso district. The use of credit has been envisaged ...
Design, fabrication, and testing of a hand operated grain amaranth thresher
(Makerere University, 2019-11-01)
Iowa State University-Uganda Program (ISU-UP) supports the growth of grain amaranth because of its high nutritional potential to be used as a malnutrition mitigation measure in Kamuli district. Although its support has ...
Evaluation of above ground biomass production of maize at different levels of irrigation
(Makerere University, 2019-08-16)
Improper water allocation is still a challenge of irrigated agriculture. Excess or little application
of water affects crop yields which in turn affect crop productivity. This study was conducted to
evaluate the effect ...
Impact of stage of maturity on quality of compost from Mukono municipal solid waste compost plant in central Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2019-11-06)
Municipal Solid waste management is becoming a critical problem in most of the cities of the world as waste continues to increase, which leads to increased environmental risks and loss of resources. For this reason, Municipal ...
Assessment of the factors influencing commercialisation of rabbit production among farmers in Wakiso district
(Makerere University, 2019-11-06)
In recent years there has been increased awareness of the advantages of rabbit meat production in developing countries as a means to alleviate world food shortages. This is largely attributable to the rabbit's high rate ...
Assessment of the local people’s perceptions on the economic impacts of urban tourism; a case study of Jinja municipality
(Makerere University, 2019-10-09)
This study was about the assessment of the local people’s perceptions on the economic impacts of urban tourism; a case study of Jinja municipality. Fifty (50) respondents were selected for the study including hospitality ...