Browsing School of Agricultural Sciences (SAS) Collection by Type
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Assessing returns on investment in the intensive management system of layer chicken production among farmers in Mukono district.
(Makerere University, 2023-08-01)Intensive management systems have been successfully employed in layer chicken production in other parts of the world, resulting in increased egg production and profitability and layer chicken production is a vital economic ... -
Assessing savings involvement by small scale rural farmers in Asuret subcounty, Soroti district
(Makerere University, 2022-12)The aim of this paper was to investigate the determinants of rural farmer choice of financial institution of saving, characterize of female and male farmer savings, and establish challenges faced by farmers in saving ... -
Assessing sustainability of Chloris gayana pasture production system at Kabanyolo
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Assessing the adaptive capacity of smallholder cropping systems to climate change in Kakooge Sub County, Nakasongola District
(Makerere University, 2019)Climate change will exacerbate challenges facing food security in Nakasongola. Increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events will further impact upon cropping systems. At the heart of the impending challenges ... -
Assessing the Characteristics of Roasted Chicken Vendors along the Road Side: A Case Study in Nakawa Division
(Makerere University, 2022-05-13)The aim of the study was to examine the effect of covid-19 on boda boda riders. The study also sought to examine the effect of covid-19 on boda boda business, find out the effect of covid-19 on income of boda boda riders, ... -
Assessing the characteristics of roasted chicken vendors along the road side: a case study in Nakawa division
(Makerere University, 2022-05-13)The study aimed at assessing the characteristics of roasted chicken vendors in Nakawa division. This study was conducted in three parishes which included; Kyanja, Ntinda, and Bukoto in Nakawa division. The study mainly ... -
Assessing the consumer acceptability of chicken from broilers fed on black soldier fly larvae in Nangabo sub-county, Wakiso district
(Makerere University, 2022-05)Increased demand for animal protein has motivated the search for more efficient livestock production systems. In recent years, there has been growing interest to incorporate insect meal as an alternative source of protein ... -
Assessing the contribution of Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (SACCOS) on improving people’s standards of living in Kebisoni sub-county Rukungiri district: a case study of Kebisoni SACCO Limited (Ltd)
(Makerere University, 2021)The purpose of the study was to assess the contribution of savings and credit cooperative societies SACCO on improving people‟s standards of living in kebisoni sub-county rukungiri district The study was ... -
Assessing the determinants of choice of formal milk marketing channels by dairy farmers in Rubindi sub-county, Mbarara district
(Makerere University, 2022)Uganda has emerged as one of the largest milk producers in East Africa and the Ugandan dairy sector has been experiencing growth since 1990s, although the yields have remained quite low compared to the world average ... -
Assessing the determinants of choice of formal milk marketing channels by dairy farmers in Rubindi sub-county, Mbarara district
(2023-02-08)Uganda has emerged as one of the largest milk producers in East Africa and the Ugandan dairy sector has been experiencing growth since 1990s, although the yields have remained quite low compared to the world average ... -
Assessing the determinants of post-harvest losses amongst coffee farmers a case study of Namayumba sub county Wakiso district
(Makerere University, 2021-03)Coffee is one of the most important agricultural commodities in the world. The coffee quality and losses are associated with pre-harvest and post-harvest management activities. The post-harvest processing activities ... -
Assessing the effect of inorganic NPK fertilizer on tea (Camellia sinensis) production in Ruhaija village, Burere subcounty, Buhweju district.
(Makerere University, 2022-12-10)ABSTRACT The study aimed at analyzing the effect of inorganic N, P, K fertilizer on production of Camellia sinensis in Ruhaija Village Burere sub-county Buhweju District. The study was guided by four specific objectives ... -
Assessing the effect of organic coffee production on smallholder farmers coffee income in Chema sub-county Kapchorwa district
(2023-01)The main objective of the study was to assess the effect of organic coffee production on smallholder farmers coffee income in chema sub-county kapchorwa district. The specific objectives included identifying the different ... -
Assessing the effect of spraying intervals and different fungicides on late blight management in Wakiso district Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-10)Tomatoes are an important source of income, food security for the farmers and an important horticultural foreign exchange earner in Uganda. Late blight caused Phytophthora infestans (Mont.) de Bary is a serious disease of ... -
Assessing the effect of using improved seed varieties on the productivity of Irish potatoes in Kabale district
(Makerere University, 2022-11)Irish potato cultivation is a vital source of livelihood for more than 1000 farmers and their dependents in rural communities of Kabale district. It plays a significant role in contributing to the local economy. However, ... -
Assessing the effectiveness of climate change adaptation interventions by Agro-pastoralists in Nabiswera sub-county
(Makerere University, 2023-01-03)Farmers’ adaptation to climate change is still low and this leaves them vulnerable to hunger and poverty during harsh climatic conditions. This study aimed at increasing adaptation by Agro-pastoralists in Nabiswera sub-county ... -
Assessing the effectiveness of the Drainage System in Kalerwe, Kawempe Division, Kampala
(Makerere University, 2018-08-18)Floods are a big problem in the low lying areas of Kampala such as Kalerwe and Bwaise which leads to loss of lives, increases disease incidences and destruction of properties. The effectiveness of the drainage channels to ... -
Assessing the effects of agricultural extension services on input use and maize productivity in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2022-11-18)The main purpose of this research was to ascertain the effects of extension services on input use and maize productivity in Uganda. In doing so the study looked at the dependent variable and independent variables.The ... -
Assessing the effects of fertilizer use on the maize productivity
(Makerere University, 2022-12-18)Fertilizer use plays an important role in replacing lost soil nutrients either through erosion or continuous uptake by plants. Appropriate fertilizer use leads to increased crop yields and high crop recovery of the applied ... -
Assessing the effects of the use of Black Soldier Fly (BSF) organic manure on cabbage productivity and profitability
(Makerere University, 2022-12-13)Black Soldier Fly (BSF) organic manure is new on the Ugandan market, and has been recommended as an alternative form of organic manure for crop production. However, the benefits accruing from using BSF organic manure for ...