Browsing School of Agricultural Sciences (SAS) Collection by Issue Date "2022-04"
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Characteristics of broiler farmers in Katabi sub-county, Wakiso District
(Makerere university, 2022-04)The agricultural sector ranks first in terms of labor force in the Ugandan economy. Approximately 7.4 million households operate agricultural land and / or rear livestock. Production of poultry meat of Uganda increased ... -
Characterizing avocado oil from different cultivars, in comparison with available commercial oils
(Makerere University, 2022-04)Avocado oil demand is relatively increasing in the market due to its nutritive taste, health benefit, and industrial application. A study on the characterization of the local avocado oil was conducted in order to compare ... -
Determination of the effect of shelf life enhancers on the physio-chemical properties of fresh avocado fruits
(Makerere University, 2022-04)Waxing and calcium carbonate are among the improved post-harvest treatments currently available on market. Others include; Pre-packaging, Packaging, Cold chain Storage, Hot water, Low-density polyethylene and Corn starch ... -
Effect of a Sulfonylurea herbicide in weed management and field performance of maize
(Makerere University, 2022-04)Maize is a crop of global importance, unfortunately its productivity and production is greatly hampered to about 40% by weeds. Chemical weed control by use of herbicides is recommended by several researchers in managing ... -
Effect of phosphorus fertilizer application on the growth traits and grain yield of cowpea
(Makerere University, 2022-04)Phosphorus is one of the major essential nutrient elements required in adequate quantity in available form for proper growth and development of crops. However, phosphorus is one of the most limiting nutrient elements in ... -
The effect of split application of NPK on angular leaf spot disease severity and grain yield of common beans
(Makerere University, 2022-04)Common beans are one of the most important cash crops as well as a staple food for the majority of farmers and consumers. In Uganda, bean production is constrained by biotic and abiotic factors, among the biotic factors ... -
Efficacy of insecticides from different chemical groups for control of soybean insect pests
(Makerere University, 2022-04)Soybean is the world’s most important vegetable oil crop with approximately 20% oil content and 40% protein. Soybean yields in Uganda have remained low over the years despite the increasing area under soybean production. ... -
Efficacy of naturally occurring kaolin and sulfur in the management of tomato insect pests and fungal diseases
(Makerere University, 2022-04)Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L) is the most cultivated horticultural crop in Uganda whose production is extending to peri-urban areas. However, its production is constrained by several biotic factors notably pests and ... -
Evaluation of yield performance of different highland sorghum landraces grown in a lowland area
(Makerere University, 2022-04)Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) is one of the cash and staple food crops in SubSaharan-Africa, where it ranks fifth most cultivated cereal crop on the continent and third most important cereal in Uganda. Its productivity ... -
Factors affecting profitability of poultry layer production in Wakiso district
(Makerere University, 2022-04)The study looked at factors affecting profitability of poultry layer production. The profit margins of a poultry layer farm were regressed on different variables that determine the production. Since cost of feeds contribute ... -
Factors affecting the choice of financial intermediaries among farmers in Lira City
(Makerere University, 2022-04)The study sought to examine the factors affecting the choice of financial intermediaries in Lira City. The study focused specifically on available financial intermediaries and their user, factors that affect the choice of ... -
Gender disparities in accessing resources and services among organic farmers
(Makerere University, 2022-04)Gender is a key factor in explaining the variation in access to agricultural services in rural low income communities in Uganda; it would therefore be useful to separately analyze the accessibility of male- and female-headed ... -
Maize price changes and effect on farmer’s income
(Makerere University, 2022-04)The main objective of this study was to assess change in maize price and its effect on farmer’s income. Specifically, the research examines the trend of maize prices and marketed production in Uganda during the period ... -
Phosphorus fertilizer on the growth and yield of iron biofortified common bean
(Makerere University, 2022-04)Common bean is a major grain legume consumed worldwide and it is important as it serves a major source of proteins to the bodies. A beneficial feature of common bean is its ability to associate with rhizobia bacteria in ... -
Price risk management among tomato producers in Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2022-04)Agriculture contributes 22.5% of Uganda’s GDP but its growth rate is below the average GDP growth as a result of different risks and uncertainties. Horticultural crops such as tomatoes are high value crops that have wide ... -
The role of mobile phone short message service (SMS) in the provision of agricultural extension services: the case of Momulimisa in Lira district
(Makerere University, 2022-04)Agricultural extension as a service to farming communities remains critical in enhancing agricultural productivity. However, the current extension system in Uganda is generally characterized by ineffective face to face ... -
Soil water changes and storage during the dry season in a banana field in response to different cultural practices
(Makerere University, 2022-04)