Browsing School of Agricultural Sciences (SAS) Collection by Type
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Assessing the extent of encroachment on Kinawataka wetland, Kampala city, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023)Wetlands provide a lot of ecosystem services which include water purification, flood control and climate moderation. They are carbon sinks absorbing greenhouse gases, provide food, medicine and water supply. With the ... -
Assessing the extent to which farmers keep records and it's impact on Agricultural productivity in Pakwach District
(Makerere University, 2019-09-12)Farm record-keeping is an integral component of farm management considering its applications in keeping track of material movements within the farm, enterprise planning and major decision making within the farm. However, ... -
Assessing the extent to which farmers keep records and its impact on agricultural productivity in Pakwach District
(2019-09-12)Farm record-keeping is an integral component of farm management considering its applications in keeping track of material movements within the farm, enterprise planning and major decision making within the farm. However, ... -
Assessing the factors affecting adoption of mastitis control practices among dairy farmers in Bwongyera, Rwanda and Rubare sub counties in Ntungamo district
(Makerere University, 2021-03)The purpose of this study was to assess adoption of mastitis control practices in Ntungamo district and determines the key drivers to the quantity of milk. The objectives of the study were: to characterise dairy farmers, ... -
Assessing the factors that influence value addition to honey among bee farmers in Kakiri Sub-County, Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2023)The study was about assessing the factors that influence value addition to Honey among bee-farmers in Kakiri sub-county, Wakiso district. This study was guided by three objectives which were to; identify the apiculture ... -
Assessing the gender differences in pineapple production in Kangulumira Sub County in Kayunga District, Central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-08)Agriculture is a main source of food, income and raw materials and Pineapple is one of the most important beloved fruit due to its nutritional values. There are gender differences in access to resources such as land, ... -
Assessing the impact of access to agricultural services on maize productivity in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021)This study analyzed the impact of access to agricultural services on maize productivity in Uganda using the Uganda Census of Agriculture 2008/2009 data collected by the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBoS) and covered all ... -
Assessing the impact of cassava growing to farmers’ incomes in Lwabyaata sub-county, Nakasongola district
(Makerere University, 2022-11-15)The major purpose of the study was to assess the impact of cassava growing to farmers’ incomes in Lwabyaata Sub-county, Nakasongola district. The specific objectives of the study were: to identify the common pests and ... -
Assessing the impact of collective action on maize market performance. A case of the Sasakawa one stop centre association (OSCA) in Zirobwe Subcounty, Luwero district
(Makerere University, 2021-04-14)The study investigated the impact of collective action on maize market performance, a case of the Sasakawa One Stop Center Association in Zirobwe Sub-county, LuweroDistrict. The study was guided by three objectives ... -
Assessing the impact of Operation Wealth Creation (OWC) on Rural Livelihoods: A case study of Mityana District.
(Makerere University., 2019-08)Uganda is one of the agricultural economies in the Eastern African region, given its ability to produce a variety of foods and in large quantities. It comprises of the food and cash crops ... -
Assessing the losses caused by diseases among commercial poultry layer farmers in Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2023-02-02)Main objective: To assess the losses caused by poultry diseases on layers profitability among commercial farmers in Wakiso district. Specific objectives of the study: 1. To profile poultry layer farmers and farms in ... -
Assessing the maize post-harvest losses in Goma sub-county
(Makerere University, 2021)This study aimed at assessing maize post-harvest losses in Goma sub-county. Onaverage,farmersproduce15.2bagsperseasonwithaveragelossesof1.1 bags.82.5% ofthefarmersharvestedtheirmaizeontime, 72.5%reported that they ... -
Assessing the nutrient status in selected land use types in Ugandan highland ecosystemsː a case study of Karangura sub county, Kabarole district
(Makerere University, 2022-04-27)The study aimed at assessing the nutrient status in selected land use types in Ugandan highland ecosystems. There is limited knowledge and understanding on soil nutrient status in different landuses and this has resulted ... -
Assessing the performance of the Makerere University soil test kit in determining selected soil chemical properties in Mubuku Irrigation Scheme Kasese district
(Makerere University, 2022-04-07)Increased pressure on land and its resources in Uganda due to the growing population has left no room for traditional practices of soil nutrient replenishment such as fallowing. Interventions such as use of synthetic ... -
Assessing the post-harvest losses among smallholder rice farmers in Kiziranfumbi sub-county, Kikuube district
(Makerere University, 2021-04)Rice (Oryza Sativa) is one of the emerging crops in Uganda that plays an important role both as a food and cash crop. Many farmers in Kikuube district participate in rice growing. However, less has been documented on ... -
Assessing the post-harvest losses in maize production in Madudu sub-county, Mubende district
(Makerere University, 2021)Introduction Uganda‟s small-scale farmers have traditionally cultivated maize for food and for income generation. It forms an important part of the farming system, particularly in Eastern Uganda. However, average yields ... -
Assessing the post-harvest losses of coffee in Bushenyi District.
(Makerere University., 2019-10)This study was conducted to assess the physical and economic post-harvest losses of coffee in Bushenyi district. The study was based on four (4) specific objectives; to assess the economic losses faced by ... -
Assessing the production and market characteristics of pig farmers in Gulu city as disaggregated by gender
(Makerere University, 2022-12)The purpose of the study was to assess the production and market characteristics of pig farmers in Gulu city as disaggregate by gender. The specific objectives of the study included; to evaluate the social, demographic ... -
Assessing the Profitability of Fish Trading in Kakiri Market, Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2021)Fish trading play significant role in the development of a country and in Uganda it is estimated to employ over 700,000 people in subsistence (95%) and commercial both at macro and micro level yet little attention is given ... -
Assessing the profitability of ground nuts production in Kakoli sub-county Budaka district Budaka
(Makerere university, 2023)he study was carried out to assess the factors affecting profitability of ground nuts production in Kakoli sub-county, Budaka district in Eastern Uganda. The objectives of the study were to estimate the production of ground ...