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Hydrological modelling of river Manafwa basin for irrigated agricultural development
(2015-11)
Agricultural production is carried out in most parts of Uganda for both domestic and commercial purposes. In most regions of Uganda, the population depends on this rain fed agricultural production throughout the year. The ...
Impact of soil erosion on the physicochemical properties and productivity of the soil in Wanale Sub-county, Mbale District
(Makerere University, 2018-08)
It is estimated that worldwide about 80% of the current degradation on agricultural land is caused by soil erosion and in Uganda, 66 of the 112 districts are exposed to an overall mean erosion risk rate >1 tha−1y−1. Soil ...
Vulnerability to climate change for food security of small holder farmers in mahyoro sub-county, kamwenge district, uganda
(Makerere University, 2018-06)
Sub-Saharan Africa ranks among the most vulnerable regions to climate change and variability. It has the largest proportion of food insecure people where 20% of people are undernourished. Agriculture is the major economic ...
Determinants of youth participation in tomato production and marketing in Mukono District
(Makerere University, 2018)
This study sought to establish the determinants of youth participation in tomato production and marketing in Mukono district, Uganda. It was guided by the following objectives: To assess the influence of productivity, ...
Analysis of past and future precipitation extremes in Uganda’s climate
(Makerere University, 2018)
Analyzing long term changes in precipitation extremes is of great importance to the welfare of human beings as well as the entire ecosystem. Increase in maximum number of consecutive wet days can lead to more and worse ...
A study on maize production and profitability in Buhimba Sub-County Hoima District
(Makerere University, 2018)
The study was to assess the productivity and profitability of maize production in Buhimba sub-county Hoima district. Well-designed questionnaires were used to collect data from 80 maize farmers. The respondents were selected ...
Impacts of Agricultural Land Use on Crater Lake Water: A Comparison between Lake Nkuruba and Saka in Kabarole District
(Makerere University, 2019-08)
ABSTRACT
Most freshwater lakes in developing countries are experiencing a challenge of impaired water quality and ecological imbalances originating from human activities. Land use for agriculture has been suggested as a ...
Comparative study of the performance of rice husk bio char to sand filters in water treatment
(Makerere University, 2018-06)
Despite being the backbone of the Ugandan economy, Agriculture is still one of the least developed sectors in the country, efforts to develop this sector include the appropriate use and disposal of agricultural wastes by ...
Examining spatial and temporal rainfall characteristics of June - August season over Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-07)
Rainfall particularly in Uganda exhibits great spatial and temporal variability due to complex topography, in land lakes like L. Victoria and seasonal migration of the ITCZ as well as the climate variability and change. ...
Gender differences in risk perceptions and management strategies among small scale holder farmers “A case of Butambala County"
(Makerere University, 2021-04)
This study analyzed the gender differences in risk perception and management strategies of small-scale holder farmers. Primary data was collected from 80 respondents through a structured questionnaire in four sub-counties ...