Browsing School of Agricultural Sciences (SAS) Collection by Issue Date "2021-03"
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Assessing marketing of tomatoes in Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-03)The study focused on assessing the marketing of tomatoes in Kampala, Uganda using the different markets of Wandegeya, Kalerwe, Nakawa, and Nakasero as the case study. The study was based on different specific objectuves ... -
Assessing the characteristics and milk handling practices of dairy farms in Kabale district: a case of Kamuganguzi and Buhara sub counties.
(Makerere University, 2021-03)Milk quality has been markedly linked to milk handling practices. In this paper I report on existing milk handling practices of dairy farms in Kamuganguzi and Buhara sub-counties, Kabale district assessed through a farm ... -
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 factors affecting adoption of mastitis control practices among dairy farmers in Bwongyera, Rwanda and Rubare sub counties in Ntungamo district
(Makerere University, 2021-03)The purpose of this study was to assess adoption of mastitis control practices in Ntungamo district and determines the key drivers to the quantity of milk. The objectives of the study were: to characterise dairy farmers, ... -
Assessing the status of chicken vendors in western Uganda. A case study of chicken markets in the districts of Bushenyi, Mbarara and Sheema
(Makerere University, 2021-03)This study aimed at assessing the status of poultry vendors in western Uganda. The study was conducted from three districts in western Uganda; Bushenyi, Mbarara and Sheema districts. The study majorly focused on the ... -
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 ... -
Carcass quality and causes of carcass condemnation of cattle slaughtered in Kampala city abattoirs
(Makerere University, 2021-03)Beef production is a very important sector in Uganda. However, there is limited information on the quality of beef carcasses produced and the major causes of carcass condemnations. Hence the evaluation of beef carcass ... -
Coffee marketing channels and profitability: a case of Kibinge sub-county, Bukomansimbi district.
(Makerere University, 2021-03)Despite the importance of the coffee sector in improving livelihoods of people through income generation, it is still faced by numerous challenges such as low coffee prices, post-harvest losses, poor transport networks, ... -
Effect of breed and storage temperature on the quality of boar semen
(Makerere University, 2021-03)Storage of boar semen for Artificial Insemination (AI) use in the Ugandan pig industry is challenging due to the susceptibility of the boar semen to cold shock and hot temperatures. When subjected to temperatures below the ... -
Effect of feeding black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) on urban market and brewery waste on quality of larvae and compost from the wastes
(Makerere University, 2021-03)This study was conducted to examine the effect of feeding black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) on urban wastes (market and brewery waste) on quality of compost from the wastes. The wastes were collected from Kalerwe market and ... -
The effect of price on market participation and welfare among maize farming households in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-03)The study aimed at examining the effect of price on welfare maize farming households in Uganda. Specific objectives were to: characterize maize farmers based on market participation and welfare in, identify determinants ... -
Factors influencing number of services per conception and litter size of pigs artificially inseminated in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-03)Artificial insemination in pigs is currently the most promoted reproductive technology in Uganda. However, the adoption and use of the technology particularly in pigs is marred by low success rates in terms of high number ... -
Factors influencing urban agriculture: a case of Kampala district
(Makerere University, 2021-03)In Uganda, urban dwellers are faced with a constant burden of food shortages even when some of them carry out urban agriculture in order to sustain themselves and with a number of factors influencing the urban agriculture ... -
Gender differences in farmers’ perceptions of maize invasive pests and weeds and their management practices: a case of Kamuli district
(Makerere University, 2021-03)Maize is a major staple crop in many agro-ecologies in Uganda. However, productivity of the crop remains constrained by several invasive pests and diseases including the fall army worm (FAW), stem borer, and striga weed. ... -
Impact of urban agriculture on livelihood in Wakiso district
(Makerere University, 2021-03)According to the Uganda National household survey (2016), agriculture remains the major source of livelihood employing a working population of 65% in agriculture, fishery and forestry (MAAIF). However, majority of the ... -
The Influence of Breed and Non-genetic Factors on the Semen Quality of Exotic (Bos taurus) Bulls in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-03)Semen quality is one of the major factors that determine the success of Artificial Insemination (AI) in cattle. Hence, this study was aimed at identifying the effects of bull breed, age, season, time, year period of semen ... -
Influence of collective action and access to training on market choices of dairy farmers in Ntungamo district
(Makerere University, 2021-03)The study examines the influence of collective action and access to training on market choices of dairy farmers in Ntungamo district. The study was conducted in two counties selected randomly. A sample of 80 dairy farmers ... -
Intra-household differences in maize plot management and effect on food security: a case of Kamuli district
(Makerere University, 2021-03)This study analyzed intra-household differences in maize plot management and their effect on household food security using data collected from a sample of 920 farmers in Kamuli District as a case study. The data was ... -
Perceptions and roles of Kiteezi landfill community in the management of leachate
(Makerere University, 2021-03)Landfills are a preferred option for municipal solid waste disposal in developing countries. However, landfills produce leachates which flow to the surrounding communities of the landfill. The leachate poses a great risk ... -
Soy bean production and effect on welfare of small-scale farmers in Nakaseke district
(ATUKUNDA GILLIAN, 2021-03)This study was conducted to investigate Soy bean production and its influence on the farmers’ welfare in Kapeeka andkikamulo sub-counties, Nakaseke District. The study objectives were to characterize farming households ...