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A Comparison of Agricultural Labour Productivity of Maize, Beans and Matooke in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-11-25)Improving productivity is a major concern for any profit-oriented organization as it represents the effective and efficient conversion of resources into marketable products and determining business profitability The ... -
Comparison of characteristics of broiler chicken farms using pelleted or mash feed forms in Kira Municipality, in Wakiso district
(Makerere University, 2019-11-21)The current study focused on comparison of characteristics of broiler chicken farms using pelleted and mash feed forms in Kira municipality, in Wakiso district. A total of 63 broiler farmers were selected with 31 farmers ... -
Comparison of chemical properties of rice husks Biochar, Bio-slurry and piggery manure to determine quality organic waste
(Makerere University, 2021-04)This study was conducted to compare the chemical properties of rice husks biochar, cattle manure bio-slurry and pig manure to determine quality manure. The wastes were collected from Uganda Nile Breweries in Port Bell ... -
A comparison of the characteristics of local chicken enterprises in female and male headed households in Busimbi sub county
(Makerere University, 2019-11)The study was conducted to access the comparison on the characteristics of local chicken enterprises in female and male headed households in Busimbi sub-county. Households were surveyed using structured questionnaires and ... -
Comparison of visual and laboratory methods of soil quality assessment in Mubuku Irrigation Scheme, Kaseese, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-12)The knowledge on soil quality and its assessment is of great importance to farmers and other land users as it’s a way of identifying issues affecting the soil and those hindering it from performing its functions thereby ... -
Constraints to maize production in Kamuli district, Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021)Maize is the most important food security crop in Uganda. The crop is cultivated by 49% of agricultural households and has replaced others like millet, matoke and cassava as staple in many regions of the country. However, ... -
Constraints to organic pineapple production in Kayunga district
(Makerere University, 2021-01)This study analyzed the factors that determine male and female farmers’ decisions to adopt organic agriculture in Kayunga district. In addition, the study aimed to identify the sources of motivations among male and female ... -
Consumer Demand and preferences of Pineapple Juice in Markets of Kampala City: A Case of Kalerwe and Nakawa Markets.
(Makerere University, 2021-04)Pineapple (Ananas comosus) is a tropical fruit with exceptional juiciness, vibrant tropical flavors and immense health benefits. Most countries produce the fruit primarily for fresh fruit markets and the processing ... -
Contrasting dry grass with other substitute mulching materials in improving soil conditions and cabbage yield
(Makerere University, 2023-11)Agriculture in Uganda lags behind due to continual cultivation and the relatively limited availability of additional agricultural land. Consequently, the soil is rapidly losing its quality, necessitating soil and water ... -
The contribution of local chicken enterprise to agricultural livelihoods in Wakiso district
(Makerere University, 2021-04)Local Chicken farming is an important enterprise in improving socio-economic conditions and livelihoods of rural households in Uganda. However there is little information on the status contribution of local chicken ... -
Contribution of village savings and loan associations to small scale farmers' welfare in Ddwaniro Sub county Rakai district
(Makerere University, 2018-11)This paper explores the contribution of Village Savings and Loan Associations towards households' welfare specifically in villages (rural areas). It looks at the back ground of VSLAs, activities they undertake and their ... -
Cost and benefits of processing fruits using the dehydration method among small and medium agribusiness farms
(Makerere University, 2023-04-17)The study aimed to find out the cost and benefits of processing fruits using the dehydration method among small and medium agribusiness farms. The study had three specific objectives: to characterize firms involved in the ... -
Cost and returns of producing crossbred (large white x landrace) pigs from weaning to market weight in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-10-30)A trial lasting 120 days was conducted to evaluate the costs and returns of producing pigs from weaning to market weight under production conditions in Uganda. Returns were calculated using practical feed rations, ... -
Cost benefit analysis of dairy breeds
(Makerere University, 2019-09)The study was carried out to assess the cost benefit analysis of dairy breeds in Bubaare sub-county, Mbarara district. It was to characterize dairy farmers according to breeds kept, determine factors that influence choice ... -
The cost burden of bacterial wilt disease in Tomato production in Central and Western Uganda
(Makerere University., 2019-10)Tomatoes are a source of income and food security for small-landholder farmers across Uganda. They provide a wide range of health benefits to the body and its production has increased the livelihood of rural farmers. ... -
Demand analysis for tomatoes in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-11)To obtain a healthier diet, Ugandans need to consume not only more vegetables, but also a healthier mix of vegetables with a good proportion of tomatoes in the diet. Tomatoes provide a range of micronutrients to human ... -
Determinants of adoption of maize post-harvest handling technologies among smallholder farmers: a case of Kibaale district
(Makerere University, 2021-04)Maize is a major staple crop produced and consumed by the majority population in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Uganda being part of SSA, has been ranked 19th top maize producing county in the world and the second in East Africa. ... -
Determinants of coffee supply by smallholder farmers in Nyabihoko sub-county Ntungamo District
(Makerere University, 2019-09)The general objective of the study is to establish the determinants of coffee supply by smallholder farmers in Nyabihoko sub-county, Ntungamo district. The further had three specific objectives and three research questions ... -
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 ... -
Determinants of consumer preference for tomato varieties in Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2019-10)The cross-sectional household survey was carried out in Wakiso district to determine the tomato varieties and attributes preferred by household consumers, the study covered two Counties such as Kyadondo and Busiro as well ...