Browsing School of Agricultural Sciences (SAS) Collection by Issue Date "2021"
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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 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 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 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 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 ... -
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 ... -
Assessment of the challenges faced by youth farmers in the sub-urban areas of Kampala: a case study of Kawempe division
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Characterisation of Aroma and Yield Traits in F2 Rice Populations
(Makerere University, 2021)Aromatic rice varieties are regarded as the high-quality types in the market especially the supa local rice grown in Uganda and the basmati rice imported from India. Both rice varieties fetch a higher price in the market ... -
Constraints to maize production in Kamuli district, Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021)Maize is the most important food security crop in Uganda. The crop is cultivated by 49% of agricultural households and has replaced others like millet, matoke and cassava as staple in many regions of the country. However, ... -
Economic estimation of post-harvest losses among tomato traders in Kampala district
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Economic impact of covid-19 on cattle traders and their response in Agropastoral and pastoral regions in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021)The Coronavirus disease 2019 still poses a serious threat to the economy of Uganda especially the livestock sector which is the most rapidly growing subsectors. The purpose of the study was to assess economic impact ... -
Effect of Black Soldier Fly Larvae Compost and NPK Fertilizer on the Growth and Yield Components of Hybrid Maize
(Makerere University, 2021)Organic wastes from decomposing plant remains collected from domestic places contain both macro and micro elements that are crucial in normal plant growth and development. Improved soil productivity has been observed in ... -
Effect of different organic wastes on the life cycle of black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens)
(Makerere University, 2021)Black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) are known to utilize various organic wastes as their food for larvae growth and convert it into nutrient rich biomass. Due to their high protein composition, black soldier fly larvae are ... -
Effect of farmer participation in Village Savings and Loans Associations (VSLAS) on soybean production: a case of Kole district
(Makerere University, 2021)Agricultural production, particularly for low income earners is reportedly decreasing at 0.96% annually leading to unmet demand for crops such as soybean to feed the rapidly growing population. There is still a dearth of ... -
The effect of growing red beauty groundnuts variety on the welfare of farmers in Atongtidi sub-county, Kwania district, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021)Groundnuts are a major crop in Uganda ranking 11th in production and 6th in area harvested. The crop is both a food and cash crop. The area grew a number of traditional varieties such as (serenut2, serenut3, serenut4 and ... -
Effect of Humate on the rate of nitrogen mineralization and phosphorus availability in Nitisols and Ferrasols
(Makerere University, 2021)Humate is a new commercial soil amendment for crop production in Uganda. Its use as an agro-input has increased over years with wide adoption among several farmers. The product can regulate the loss of obnoxious gases and ... -
Effect of plant spacing on yield of different soybean varieties
(Makerere University, 2021)Seed is one of the most expensive inputs in soybean production. Therefore, with the increasing population limiting land available for agriculture, farmers should plant at optimum spacing level to maximize profits. Different ... -
Effect of storage time on chemical, physical and microbial composition of total mixed rations for lactating dairy cattle.
(Makerere University, 2021)Total mixed ration (TMR) is a method of feeding that has revolutionized the dairy sector. The purpose of TMR diet is that each cow consumes the required level of nutrients in each bite. However, aerobic spoilage during ... -
Effect of the activity of black soldier fly larvae on the quality of compost produced from different organic waste sources at Makerere University Agricultural Research Institute
(Makerere University, 2021)With increased waste accumulation in urban areas as population increases exponentially, over 90% of the waste is attributed to organic origins. Organic wastes can be utilized to address the declining soil fertility for ...