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Chemical composition of Bamboo vinegar and its effectiveness on termite attack in eucalyptus grandis and GC550
(Makerere University., 2019-11)
The objective of this study was to assess the efficiency of bamboo vinegar pyrolysed from Bambusa giganteus and Vulgaris vitata as a wood bio-preservative against termites. Bamboo vinegar was extracted from culms of mature ...
Post-harvest handling practices on Solanum aethiopicum shum (nakati) farmers’ revenue in Nangabo sub-county, Wakiso district
(Makerere University, 2019)
Nakati farming is a predominant activity in Nangabo Sub-County. The study was aimed at determining post-harvest handling practices on solanum aethiopicum shum (Nakati) farmers’ revenue in Nangabo Sub County, Wakiso Distrtict. ...
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 ...
Effects of formal financial access on performance of tomato retail marketing in Kampala district
(Makerere University, 2019-10)
The study was carried out to assess the effect of access to formal finance on performance of retail tomato traders in Kampala district. It was guided by the following objectives: To characterize ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Profitability of maize production in Kapchorwa district, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-09)
Maize plays an important role in the livelihoods of most people of Kapchorwa district. It is a staple food crop in the district and an important source of income to the people. Thepurpose of the study was to determine ...
Factors that affect the profitability of coffee among coffee traders in Luweero district
(Makerere University, 2019)
The aim of this study was to investigate factors affecting the profitability of coffee among coffee traders in Luweero district. The objectives included the following; characterizing the marketing system among coffee traders ...
A study on the poultry value chain in Kamuli district, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2019)