Browsing School of Agricultural Sciences (SAS) Collection by Subject "Farmers"
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Assessing returns on investment in the intensive management system of layer chicken production among farmers in Mukono district.
(Makerere University, 2023-08-01)Intensive management systems have been successfully employed in layer chicken production in other parts of the world, resulting in increased egg production and profitability and layer chicken production is a vital economic ... -
The choice of maize seed variety by farmers in central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-07-28)The study evaluated factors influencing choice of maize seed variety. The purpose was to look at social economic characteristics of maize farmers, different maize seed variety adopted by farmers, desirable perceived factors ... -
Determinants of maize productivity among smallholder farmers in Lira District
(Makerere University, 2023-10)In Africa, maize is one of the key agricultural goods that has significantly reduced hunger and poverty. Maize is one of the staple foods on which many families in Uganda rely on for both food and income. There's a growing ... -
Drivers for Organic Fertilizers Adoption by Maize Farmers, Nambale Subcounty, Iganga District.
(Makerere University, 2021-04)This study aimed at contributing to increase in maize production and yields by maize producers in Iganga district, conducted in Nambaale sub county. The objectives of this study were to characterize maize producers by ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Factors influencing participation of rural women farmers in village saving and lending associations: A case study of Mbarara District Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021)In today’s competitive environment, most Village Saving and associations VSLAs face several challenges which highly hinder their performance or success, failures can occur in the process of saving and lending depending on ... -
Financing options and profitability among ground nut farmers in Olupe Subcounty Kumi District
(Makerere University, 2023-07)Access to credit plays a vital role in the agricultural sector, particularly for small-scale farmers, to enhance productivity, increase profitability, and stimulate economic growth. This study investigated the profitability ... -
The implication of agricultural mechanization on rice production in Pabbo, Amuru District
(Makerere University, 2022-05)Rice production in Uganda has been increasing in recent years and Pabbo, Amuru district has been highly known for its potential of producing rice in the Northern Region. However, many of the farmers producing rice still ... -
Knowledge gaps on fertilizer use among farmers and fertilizer dealers in Mubende district
(Makerere University, 2019)Sustainable fertilizer use by smallholder farmers in Uganda has been hindered by limited farmers’ knowledge and skills on fertilizer use. This is further aggravated by poorly developed agricultural extension system within ...