Browsing School of Agricultural Sciences (SAS) Collection by Issue Date "2019-09"
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Adoption rates and effects of insect rearing by trained farmers on their farms’ productivity.
(Makerere University., 2019-09)A survey was conducted to determine adoption rate of insect rearing by farmers that were trained, the challenges they faced, and the effect of use of the technology on their enterprise performance as well as ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Effect of access to market infrastructure on the production of improved maize varieties in Moyo Sub-County, Moyo District.
(Makerere University., 2019-09)The aim of this study was to find out the effect of access to market infrastructure on the production of improved maize varieties in Moyo sub-county, Moyo district. The specific objectives of ... -
The effect of participation in agricultural cooperatives on marketing efficiency of cocoa farmers in Bubukwanga Sub-County, Bundibugyo District.
(Makerere University., 2019-09)The research study focused on the effect of participation in agricultural cooperatives on marketing efficiency of cocoa farmers in Bubukwanga sub-country Bundibugyo district. The study was guided by the ... -
Evaluation of factors influencing value addition by maize traders in Kabwoya Sub-County, Hoima District
(2019-09)The study was designed is to evaluate the factors influencing value addition by maize traders in Kabwoya sub-county Hoima district. The objective of this study were; to characterize maize traders in Kabwoya sub-county Hoima ... -
An Examination of the coping strategies used by Maize Farmers in Kaberamaido District during invasion of fall Army Worm
(Makerere University, 2019-09)The general objective of this study was to examine the coping strategies used by maize farmers in Kaberamaido district during the invasion of the FAW. The general objective was further achieved through the use of three ... -
Harnessing gender roles in the dairy value chain to improve productivity: a case study of Bubaare sub county, Mbarara district
(Makerere University, 2019-09)Women in Uganda play a vital role in dairy production, especially on a small scale but most of them can only access livestock by virtue of relationship to their fathers, husbands or sons. Despite the active participation ... -
Impacts of land use change to eucalyptus on ecosystem resilience in Luweero District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-09)Eucalyptus tree farming is one of the farming practices that are normally practiced by the farmers in Uganda. In this study, the area eucalyptus tree farming is Luweero District among farmers. The study was guided by two ... -
Profitability of maize production in Kapchorwa district, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-09)Maize plays an important role in the livelihoods of most people of Kapchorwa district. It is a staple food crop in the district and an important source of income to the people. Thepurpose of the study was to determine ... -
Response of commercial soybean varieties to foliar and pre-planting fertilisers
(Makerere University, 2019-09)Foliar fertilizers as well as nitrogen and potassium fertilization have given variable results in soybean production and little is known about effect of foliar fertilizers on soybean production. More information is needed ...