Browsing School of Agricultural Sciences (SAS) Collection by Type
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Assessment of the causes and implications of post-harvest handling losses of rice in Namutumba district
(Makerere University, 2021-04)The major purpose of the study was to assess the causes and implications of post harvest handling losses of rice in Namutumba district. The specific objectives of the study were: to characterize rice farmers in Namutumba ... -
Assessment of the challenges faced by youth farmers in the sub-urban areas of Kampala: a case study of Kawempe division
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Assessment of the economic viability of urban agriculture in Komamboga parish, Kawempe Division, Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2021-02)Urban agriculture, a key intervention strategy in fighting global food insecurity, poverty alleviation and environmental sustainability has continued to face global enormous challenges. These range from unfavorable policies ... -
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 impacts of burning regimes on soil quality in the Kakira Sugar Plantation in Eastern Uganda
(2019-07)Burning is a common practice used by farmers before harvesting sugarcanes. Fires cause major changes in soil properties in many agricultural ecosystems but little is known about the effects of burning regimes on soil quality ... -
Assessment of the market performance of cassava along the value chain in Teso Region
(Makerere University, 2021-04)Cassava is one of the most important food crops in Teso. It is traditionally utilized in many processed forms, the most common being chips and flour. Besides being a food crop, cassava is attracting more attention as a ... -
Assessment of the market structure of road side roasted meat; A case study of kitetika kumbuzi market gayaza wakiso district
(Makerere University, 2021-04-19)This special project was compiled after conducting research at Kitetika market on the |market structure of road side roasted meat sellers. The information attained in this report was collected mainly using questionnaires ... -
Assessment of the suitability of Kabanyolo soils for groundnut production
(Makerere University, 2021-04-05)The proper evaluation of the suitability of agricultural lands is critical to solving land use challenges in order to meet the growing food demands for an ever-increasing population. The study was aimed at elucidating ... -
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 ... -
Assessment of variability in phenotypic traits and agronomic performance among contrasting Nakati genotypes in central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-01-20)This study submits results on research that was carried out at Makerere University Agricultural Research Institute Kabanyolo to put forward the variability in phenotypic and agronomic traits of three Solanum aethiopicum ... -
Assessment of women participation in the coffee supply chain in Uganda: A case study of Kalungu District
(Makerere University, 2022-05-31)The purpose of this study is to assess women participation in the coffee supply chain in Kalungu district. The objectives were; to characterize women who participate in the coffee supply chain in Kalungu District, to examine ... -
Awareness and adoption of poultry health and disease management practices among vendors in Kampala markets
(Makerere University, 2022-06-17)In Uganda, previous studies on awareness of poultry healthcare and diseases and associated social demographic factors mainly considered farmers, hence scarce information exists on the side of market vendors of poultry and ... -
(Biraaro, N B 2022) The status of commercial poultry production in Kakiika division, Mbarara city north
(Makerere University, 2022-12)The poultry sector continues to grow and industrialize in many parts of the world. An increasing population, greater purchasing power and urbanization have been strong drivers of growth of the poultry industry.More than ... -
Bud break and fruit set in selected grape genotypes from western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-05-06)Bud break and fruitfulness of a bud is a product of complex interaction of various factors leading to the formation of fruit bud. Fruit bud formation in grape takes place for the next year on current season’s growth, ... -
Carcass quality and causes of carcass condemnation of cattle slaughtered in Kampala city abattoirs
(Makerere University, 2021-03)Beef production is a very important sector in Uganda. However, there is limited information on the quality of beef carcasses produced and the major causes of carcass condemnations. Hence the evaluation of beef carcass ... -
The career preferences for undergraduate students at the school of agricultural sciences in Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2023-07)Over the past decades, it has been known that those who trained in agriculture (and agribusiness) avoid it as a career due to the fact that it is largely related to rural economies, where basic amenities and infrastructure ... -
Cell expansion as an important driver of fruit growth
(Makerere University, 2021-02)Fruit growth and development undergoes four major stages. The first phase involves floral initiation, carpel formation and preanthesis cell division and ends at anthesis. The second phase starts with flower pollination ... -
Challenges faced in pig production: a case of Masaka district
(Makerere University, 2021-05-11)Uganda is currently among the largest pork consumers in sub-Saharan Africa with per capita pork consumption of 3.4kg per person per year, this could be due to increasing population coupled with increasing welfare and the ... -
Characterisation of Aroma and Yield Traits in F2 Rice Populations
(Makerere University, 2021)Aromatic rice varieties are regarded as the high-quality types in the market especially the supa local rice grown in Uganda and the basmati rice imported from India. Both rice varieties fetch a higher price in the market ... -
Characterisation of grape genotypes collected from Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-11-15)In Uganda, a number of exotic grapes genotypes were introduced by the British and are being grown; however, the lack of knowledge about their similarities and differences have hindered their utilization and commercialization. ...