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Evaluation of the sensory properties of ready to eat protein-enriched corn-soybean extruded snacks
(Makerere University, 2019-07)
Maize (Zea mays), is among the most widely-cultivated crops in Uganda, but has very minimal protein content. Soybean (Glycine max), has been used extensively blended in various products to enhance their protein content. ...
Profitability of fertilizer use on sugarcane among out-grower farmers in Buikwe district
(Makerere University, 2019-10)
A total of 101 out growers of sugar cane in Buikwe district were involved in the study, males constituted the highest percentage (81.19%) while women constituted only 18.81%. The mean ± Standard deviation of age for the ...
Effect of thermal shock on the grate of charcoal cook stoves from selected materials mixed in different ratios
(Makerere University, 2019-08)
The purpose of this work was to determine the effect of thermal shock on the grate of charcoal cook stoves made from clay soil, Red soil and Anthill soil mixed with shell rock in different ratios. It involved testing the ...
Tourism potential of Lake Wamala in Mityana district
(Makerere University, 2019-08)
The initial step to understanding the potentiality of any tourist attraction involves knowing the various tourism products and activities, , benefits from the tourist attraction and the constraints and therefore, this study ...
Assessment of the tourism potentials of Kagulu Hill as a rural tourism destination in Buyende district
(Makerere University, 2019-11-15)
Tourism is considered as one of the sectors of the country’s economy that can enhance its income through tourist flows. Similarly rural tourism is a popular development tool in both developed and developing countries. Thus ...
Effect of water source on efficacy of glyphosate in weed control in Lwampanga sub-county, Nakasongola district
(Makerere University, 2019-08)
The study of the quality of water used in the spray tanks is important because it can affect
herbicide efficacy. Thus, this study was aimed at contributing to effective weed control in
farmers’ fields through elucidating ...
An Examination of the coping strategies used by Maize Farmers in Kaberamaido District during invasion of fall Army Worm
(Makerere University, 2019-09)
The general objective of this study was to examine the coping strategies used by maize farmers in Kaberamaido district during the invasion of the FAW. The general objective was further achieved through the use of three ...
Evaluation of beans as an ingredient in producing maize and millet based complementary foods
(Makerere University, 2019-07)
Complementary foods in most of developing countries including Uganda are based on cereals, tubers and traditional foods like plantains, yams and cassava. Other nutrient dense foods that can be incorporated in complementary ...
Suitability analysis of ecotourism sector in Buggala Island, Kalangala District
(Makerere University, 2019-06)
Ecotourism is an important component in the development of rural economies. It contributes to environmental conservation, social and economic development concepts. However, within Uganda, a dearth of information of ecotourism ...
The characteristics of female-owned broiler farms in Nansana Municipality, Wakiso district.
(Makerere University, 2019-10)
Uganda is predominantly an agricultural based economy with aagriculture contributing 24.6% of
the national GDP. Poultry is one of the important and major poverty alleviation strategies adopted
by women and the small but ...