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Effect of farm size on adoption of sustainable intensification practices
(Makerere University, 2019-11-12)
The Data for the study was obtained from the world bank micro database of the UNPS which was collected by the UBOS in 2013-14. The study had a sample space of 3119 respondents. The main objective of the study was to examine ...
Assessing the effects of climate change on peri-urban farming in Kampala district, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-10-08)
Agriculture is greatly vulnerable to the effects of the changing climate because it relies on its
elements such as precipitation, temperature, wind speed and direction, humidity among others.
The main objective of this ...
Assessing the suitability of Kabanyolo soils for soybean production
(Makerere University, 2019-11-12)
Land suitability normally refers to the process of estimating the fitness of a given piece of land for alternative agricultural uses. Land suitability analysis for soybean also referred to as Glycine max (L.) Merr helps ...
Estimating the technical and allocative efficiency of among sun flower farmers in Lira district
(Makerere University, 2019-11-13)
Out of the 108 farmers included in the study, 97.22% were males, 59.74% had primary level education with only 7.79% wit tertiary level education. Majority (89.81%) had access to extension services with majority be visited ...
Factors that motivate faith-based travels: a case study of Namugongo Shrine and Bahai Temple
(Makerere University, 2019-11-12)
The study was carried out to assess the factors that motivate faith based travels.
The objectives of the study were, to establish the factors that influence tourist’s choice of travel to religious sites, to determine the ...
Examining intra-seasonal rainfall characteristics over western Uganda during September - December (sond) season.
(Makerere University, 2019-06-10)
Western Uganda is a region of high potential for both subsistence and commercial farming during the September to December (SOND) rainfall season. The study aimed at examining intra-seasonal rainfall characteristics over ...
Water requirement for the production of one kilogram of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) fruit under greenhouse production system in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-11)
Water is a key production factor in the Horticultural sector as it directly influences yield and quality of produce. Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) is a popular and widely consumed vegetable crop worldwide. The amount ...
Assessing factors influencing adoption of integrated pest management techniques of mango fruit fly in Bamunanika Sub-county in Luwero district, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-11-15)
This research on factors affecting adoption of integrated pest management techniques in the rural sub county of Bamunanika in Uganda seeks to understand the reasons why mango farmers in this area have failed to embrace and ...
Assessing the socio-economic contribution of Bugoma Central Forest Reserve to the livelihoods of the forest surrounding residents in Kabwoya sub-county, Hoima district
(Makerere University, 2019-06-10)
The study on contribution of Bugoma Central Forest Reserve to peoples’ livelihoods was conducted in Kabwoya Sub-county, Hoima District. The general objective of the study was to assess the contribution of Bugoma Central ...
Effect of temperature variation on glaciers and tourism on the Rwenzori Mountain Range
(Makerere University, 2019-08)
The study was done to assess the effect of temperature variation on glaciers on the Rwenzori Mountain range, the data for the research was collected through downloading available data on the temperatures data in different ...