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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 ...
Insect infestation of stored grains and management of the pest problems by grain traders in Kampala, Uganda.
(Makerere University., 2019-06)
Grains (cereals and legumes) are important crops in the tropics and sub-tropics for enhanced food security. Despite its importance, the value chain is usually affected by poor storage conditions and insect pests. Insect ...
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 ...
Effect of access to market infrastructure on the production of improved maize varieties in Moyo Sub-County, Moyo District.
(Makerere University., 2019-09)
The aim of this study was to find out the effect of access to market infrastructure on the production of improved maize varieties in Moyo sub-county, Moyo district. The specific objectives of ...
Land suitability evaluation for maize in Alakara mixed farm, Kaberamaido district, Eastern Uganda.
(Makerere University., 2019-08)
A detailed study was conducted in Alakara mixed farm, Eastern Uganda, triggered by the pressure on the available agricultural land resulting from the low and declining soil fertility that led to low and declining yields. ...
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 ...
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 ...
Post-harvest handling practices on Solanum aethiopicum shum (nakati) farmers’ revenue in Nangabo sub-county, Wakiso district
(Makerere University, 2019)
Nakati farming is a predominant activity in Nangabo Sub-County. The study was aimed at determining post-harvest handling practices on solanum aethiopicum shum (Nakati) farmers’ revenue in Nangabo Sub County, Wakiso Distrtict. ...
Adoption of post-harvest handling and management technologies among maize farmers in Iganga district
(Makerere University, 2019)
This study investigates the factors influencing the adoption of post -harvest handling and management technologies in Iganga district. A sample of 80 respondents was randomly selected from the study area. A questionnaire ...
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 ...