Browsing School of Agricultural Sciences (SAS) Collection by Issue Date "2019-10"
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Assessing manure and compost quality of selected livestock animals reared at Karugwa mixed farm Luwero District in the North of Central Uganda.
(Makerere University., 2019-10)Soils in Uganda are reported to decreases in fertility over the past twenty years, to reverse this trend, efforts towards sustainable landuse and management need to be doubled. For example, soil degradation ... -
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 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 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 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 ... -
The characteristics of female-owned broiler farms in Nansana Municipality, Wakiso district.
(Makerere University, 2019-10)Uganda is predominantly an agricultural based economy with aagriculture contributing 24.6% of the national GDP. Poultry is one of the important and major poverty alleviation strategies adopted by women and the small but ... -
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. ... -
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 ... -
Determinants of watermelon production across small scale farmers in Kityerera Sub-County, Mayuge District.
(Makerere University., 2019-10)This study was carried out to examine the determinants of watermelon production across small scale farmers in Kityererasub county, Mayugedistrict with the objectives being toestablish the social ... -
THE EFFECT OF PRODUCTIONThe effect of production risks on productivity and income received by sweet potato farmers in Nakigo Sub-County, Iganga District.
(Makerere University., 2019-10)Sweet Potato growing is an important activity in improving socio-economiclivelihoods in NakigoSub-County, Iganga district. Despite the sweet potatoes has greater importance, the impact of production ... -
Effect of selective herbicides on yield of soybean and management of weeds
(Makerere University, 2019-10)Weeds remain a major constrain to soybean production, contributing up to 96% yield reduction of the soybean. The major weeds that have been reported to infest soybean fields include Cynodon dactylon, Cyperus rotundus, ... -
Effect of the NAADS program on urban farming: A case study of the beneficiaries in Central division, Kampala District.
(Makerere University., 2019-10)Agriculture continues to be a big contributor to the global economy despite the recent decline due to the development of other sectors like manufacturing and tourism. Urban farming involves the growing of crops and rearing ... -
Effects of formal financial access on performance of tomato retail marketing in Kampala district
(Makerere University, 2019-10)The study was carried out to assess the effect of access to formal finance on performance of retail tomato traders in Kampala district. It was guided by the following objectives: To characterize ... -
Efficacy of different fungicides against tomato late blight disease
(Makerere University, 2019-10)Tomato (Solanum lycoperscum) is one of the most important vegetable crop in Uganda .Diseases are the major constraints that limit production and quality of tomato of which late blight caused by Phytophthora infeestans is ... -
Factors affecting farmers’ participation in cooperative milk collection centre in Ngoma sub-county in Nakaseke district
(Makerere University, 2019-10)The major purpose of the study was to assess the factors affecting farmer’s participation in cooperative milk collection centers in Ngoma subcounty in Nakaseke district. The specific objectives of the study were; to determine ... -
The integrated effect of DAP fertilizers and rhizobium inoculation on the growth and yield of common beans (Phaselous vulgaris l.)
(Makerere University, 2019-10)Agricultural production in Uganda is a key factor in the contribution of Uganda’s economy and also an important source of dietary protein for most households. For a balanced diet to be attained, common beans as plant ... -
Large scale land acquisition and effects on rural livelihoods; ‘A case of oil exploration districts of Buliisa and Hoima in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-10)Large-scale land acquisition has been on a rise globally and according to reports, 48% of the land deals counted in 2008-2009 were in sub-Saharan Africa (Deininger et al 2011). Studies show that Uganda is one of the targets ... -
Morphological and yield traits of elite soybean genotypes in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-10)Soybean has become an important crop in Uganda with innumerable possibilities of not only improving agriculture but also support industries. Makerere University centre for soybean improvement and development developed 23 ... -
The occurrence of bent necks in cut roses (Rosa hybrida) in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-10)The cut rose is the number one selling ornamental in the world. Quality of a cut rose stem is dependent on stem, leaf, and flower bud parameters. One of the factors that can lead to rejection of a cut rose in the market ... -
Participation in village savings and loans association (VSLA) and its effect on Cassava farmers’ income in Nebbi District.
(Makerere University., 2019-10)The study aimed at assessing the effect of farmers’ participation in village savings and loans associations on cassava farmers’ income in Erussi sub-county Nebbi district. It covered a few informal savings group ...