Browsing School of Agricultural Sciences (SAS) Collection by Type
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Assessing the profitability of local live cattle trade in Teso region
(Makerere University, 2022-12-22)The livestock sector contributes between 1 and 1.5 percent to Uganda’s export trade value (UBOS, 2017). Despite the challenges faced in the trade of cattle many traders are still actively involved. This could be due ... -
Assessing the Profitability of Maize Grain Trade in Selected Markets of Kampala
(Makerere University, 2022-04-28)This special project was compiled after conducting research in selected markets of Kampala (kalerwe, kasubi, owino and Nakasero) on assessing the profitability of maize grain trade in selected markets of Kampala. The main ... -
Assessing the profitability of maize in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-10)Maize production and profitability among small scale farmers is significantly low in Uganda. The government and other research organizations for instance NARO have deliberately developed high yielding varieties like long ... -
Assessing the suitability of Kabanyolo soils for soybean production
(Makerere University, 2019-11-12)Land suitability normally refers to the process of estimating the fitness of a given piece of land for alternative agricultural uses. Land suitability analysis for soybean also referred to as Glycine max (L.) Merr helps ... -
Assessing the willingness to pay for organic fertilizers from black soldier fly larvae in Busukuma sub-county, Wakiso district
(Makerere University, 2023-07)In recent years, the use of organic fertilizers made from black soldier fly larvae has emerged as a promising alternative to traditional chemical fertilizers in sustainable agriculture (Zhang et al., 2018). However, there ... -
Assessing willingness to pay for improved Narocass 2 cassava variety in Busukuma sub-county, Wakiso district
(Makerere University, 2019-10)Cassava is an important root crop from local consumption to industrial uses. Despite its importance, cassava production is affected by many biotic to abiotic constraints, which have reduced yield, despite an increased area ... -
Assessment of degradation and economic analysis of rangeland rehabilitation practices in Uganda’s cattle corridor
(Makerere University, 2021)Rangeland degradation is a major problem in the cattle corridor of Uganda that needs to be addressed to ensure sustainable and long-term productivity of livestock. Rangeland degradation in Uganda is greatly manifested in ... -
An assessment of factors affecting access to extension services by smallholder farmers in Kisoro District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-10-02)Extension services contribute to increased agricultural productivity and profitability through increasing farmer’s knowledge about better agronomic techniques and skills to increase production. This study focused ... -
Assessment of factors affecting goat production in Kyankwanzi District - Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-12)Livestock production in Uganda contributes 5.25%and 17% to total GDP and agricultural GDP respectively. Despite efforts to improve and increase goat production, most farmers are still keeping very few goats. This research ... -
Assessment of factors affecting profitability of smallholder sugarcane farmers: a case of Butembe county, Jinja district.
(Makerere University, 2023-09-08)The purpose of the study was to assess the factors affecting profitability of smallholder sugarcane farmers, a case of Butembe county, Jinja district. This was achieved by the guidance of the following hypothesis, ... -
Assessment of factors affecting the contribution of local poultry chickens to poverty alleviation in Moyo sub-county, Moyo district.
(Makerere University, 2021-03)The study investigated the factors affecting the performance of local poultry chickens in poverty alleviation in Moyo district Moyo sub-County. The specific objectives of the study were; 1) to evaluate the socio-economic ... -
Assessment of farmers' understanding of the Sustainable Land Management technologies that were implemented in Mabona ward, Isingiro town council Isingiro district
(Makerere University, 2019-10)Land degradation is a key challenge to crop and livestock productivity in Uganda especially in the land degradation hotspots of; the cattle corridor, the Lake Victoria crescent, Eastern and Southwestern Highlands and ... -
Assessment of fertility duration in hens after controlled mating and growth performance of resultant chicks.
(Makerere University, 2023)Fertility duration in laying indigenous hens after cock removal following mating and the growth performance of the resultant chicks was assessed. A total of 36 local hens selected from 4 districts of Uganda were divided ... -
Assessment of growth rates of hydroponic and soil based tomatoes
(Makerere University, 2019-08)As the world population grows, the demand for vegetables increases tomatoes as they are the most consumed. Because of this growing demand, there will be an expected food crisis in the near future if production is not ... -
Assessment of maize-legume intercrop on the food security and household income of smallholder farmers in Mayuge district
(Makerere University, 2019)In most developing countries smallholder farmers practice cereal-legume intercrop to mitigate risks of crop failure. Maize being one of the most crucial and strategic cereal crops not only in Africa but as well in developed ... -
An assessment of pests and disease management on cocoa production in Busaru sub-county, Bundbugyo district
(Makerere University, 2018-11)Pests and disease management are one of the major problems farmers in Busaru face due to the impacts of pests and disease infestation which has led to a drop in Busaru’s cocoa production. This study assessed pests and ... -
Assessment of postharvest tomato losses along tomato value chain in Kyabugimbi Sub County in Bushenyi District
(Makerere University, 2019-10-10)The study assessed the post-harvest tomato losses along the tomato value chain in Kyabugimbi sub-county in Bushenyi district. The study adopted a descriptive cross-sectional study design. This design is quite appropriate ... -
Assessment of profitability on different maize products among maize farmers in Namutumba sub-county in Namutumba District in Eastern Uganda
(2023-01-16)The purpose of the study was to assess the profitability of different maize products sold by maize farmers in Namutumba sub- county, Namutumba district. This was guided by the following study objectives; to document the ... -
Assessment of soil erosion hotspots and the control technologies in Sisiyi Subcounty, Bulambuli District, Mountain Elgon
(Makerere University, 2019-07)Soil erosion is responsible for reduced productivity of both upstream and downstream soils through the processes of dislodging and deposition. This study aimed at assessing the soil erosion risk areas within Sisiyi Sub ... -
Assessment of technical efficiency in dairy farming among small scale holder farmers in Buhweju district
(Makerere University, 2021-04-08)Over the past two decades, the Ugandan dairy sector has exhibited remarkable technological development. This process of technology adoption has implied significant changes in dairy farming production system. The models ...