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Characterisation of soil physico-chemical properties under furrow irrigated maize in Mubuku 1 irrigation scheme.
(Makerere University, 2021-04-20)There are limited reports about the characterisation of soil physico-chemical properties under furrow irrigated maize (Zea mays L.) in Mubuku irrigation scheme. Irrigation practices have been observed to impact scheme soil ... -
Characterisation of the mineral nutrient composition of mango genotypes grown on a ferrasol in Kabanyolo.
(Makerere University, 2023-11-17)This research was aimed to find of the nutritional status of eight mango varieties grown on the ferralsol soil of Kabanyolo. The study was done using Apple, Alphonso, Zilet, Kekule, and Boribo, Kent; Bire, and Tommy ... -
Characterising local and improved varieties of okra for agronomic performance in central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022)n Uganda, okra production has largely been based on landraces but the productivity of these landraces is poor, making the crop less profitable for farmers. In the recent past however, improved okra varieties have been ... -
Characteristics and preferences of organic products consumers in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023)The consumption of Organic products in Uganda has more than doubled post the 2020 Covid 19 pandemic in Uganda as consumers began to buy more organic foods as a preventive health measure (NOGAMU, 2022). According to the ... -
Characteristics of broiler farmers in Katabi sub-county, Wakiso District
(Makerere university, 2022-04)The agricultural sector ranks first in terms of labor force in the Ugandan economy. Approximately 7.4 million households operate agricultural land and / or rear livestock. Production of poultry meat of Uganda increased ... -
The characteristics of commercial chicken production in newly institutioned municipalities. A case study of Lugazi Municipality
(Makerere University, 2022-05)The study was conducted to assess the characteristics of commercial chicken production in Lugazi municipality with a major focus on socio demographic and socio economic characteristics, production and marketing ... -
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 ... -
Characterization of land uses and Soilphysico-chemical properties in farmer’s categorized fields in Kamuganguzi subcounty,Kabale district, south-western Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2021-04)There is limited understanding about integrated soil fertility management (ISFM) and soil and water conservation practices among small holder farmers in Uganda. The smaller holder farmers have resolved on using local ... -
Characterization of nutrient composition of selected indigenous spider plant genotypes.
(Makerere University, 2023-11)pider plants (Cleome gynadra) are rich sources of essential nutrients and hold immense potential for addressing nutritional deficiencies in various populations. By determining the nutrient composition of different spider ... -
Characterization of nutrient composition of three nakati genotypes from central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-11)The promotion and consumption of indigenous vegetables could help mitigate food insecurity and alleviate human malnutrition in developing countriesSolanum aethiopicum is a very important vegetable rich in both micro and ... -
Characterization of selected Brachiaria accessions using morphology and chemical composition
(Makerere University, 2023)With the current trends with global climate change, pastures, especially in the tropics are producing poor quality forage characterized by low crude protein and high crude fiber contents that are unsuitable for sustainable ... -
Characterization of upland rice (Oryza sativa l.) growth and cultural practices in relation to biophysical factors among smallholder farmers in Namalemba sub county in Iganga district
(Makerere University, 2023-01-10)A rice (Oryza sativa L.) crop functions as a population of tillers produced at different times and possessing specific growth characteristics not as a homogeneous population of plants. The objective of this study was to ... -
Characterizing avocado oil from different cultivars, in comparison with available commercial oils
(Makerere University, 2022-04)Avocado oil demand is relatively increasing in the market due to its nutritive taste, health benefit, and industrial application. A study on the characterization of the local avocado oil was conducted in order to compare ... -
Chemical characterization and comparison of nutrient quality of abattoir, and industrial solid waste from Kampala city, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-08)Waste water treatment is a fundamental component of any society to safeguard people‟s health from water bone and water related diseases. Wastewater treatment results into discharge of sludge (Sludge is a concentrated ... -
The choice of maize seed variety by farmers in central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-07-28)The study evaluated factors influencing choice of maize seed variety. The purpose was to look at social economic characteristics of maize farmers, different maize seed variety adopted by farmers, desirable perceived factors ... -
Coffee marketing channels and profitability: a case of Kibinge sub-county, Bukomansimbi district.
(Makerere University, 2021-03)Despite the importance of the coffee sector in improving livelihoods of people through income generation, it is still faced by numerous challenges such as low coffee prices, post-harvest losses, poor transport networks, ... -
Collective marketing and profitability of tomatoes among small scale farmers in Mpeefu sub county Kagadi district.
(Makerere University, 2023-08)This special project report was compiled after conducting a survey on the impact of collective marketing on profitability of tomato farmers in Kagadi district. Despite the significant roles of farmer groups in collective ... -
Comparative economic analysis of primary coffee processing methods used by farmers in Rukungiri district
(Makerere University, 2021-04)Uganda is adopting a strategy to increase coffee production through providing free seedlings to farmers. The country projects its production to reach 20 million bags annually. Earnings from higher production can be increased ... -
Comparative efficacy of post-emergence herbicides in soybean in central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-02)In Uganda, farmers depend on hand weeding to manage weeds in soybean fields and this has restricted the expansion of soybean production area. Labour shortages, particularly during the critical crop-weed competition period, ... -
Comparative study of different soilless planting media on tomato seedling growth
(Makerere University, 2023-01-03)Biotic and abiotic stress factor have an influence on the growth capability of seedlings in a nursery bed. These are most evident in crops grown using soils as the growth media. To mitigate these challenges, famers have ...