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Inefficiencies in pineapple retail marketing and their influence on profitability of pineapples in markets around Kampala: a case of Kalerwe and Nakasero markets
(Makerere University, 2019-10-21)
Marketing of Pineapples is a complex phenomenon due to their perishable nature, seasonality and bulkiness, and as such, an efficient marketing system is required. This study was therefore carried out to examine the marketing ...
Impacts of Eucalyptus plantation on soil physico-chemical properties in Bamunanika sub-county, Luwero district, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2019-10-08)
Eucalyptus is very important to people’s livelihood as source of income and ecosystem services. However, issues surrounding these eucalyptuses on soils and the environment have raised unresolved debates among conservationists ...
The effect of post harvest losses on profitability of maize enterprises in Hapuuyo Sub-County, Kyegegwa District
(2019-10-10)
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 ...
Determinants of consumer preference for tomato varieties in Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2019-10)
The cross-sectional household survey was carried out in Wakiso district to determine the tomato varieties and attributes preferred by household consumers, the study covered two Counties such as Kyadondo and Busiro as well ...
Assessment of postharvest tomato losses along tomato value chain in Kyabugimbi Sub County in Bushenyi District
(Makerere University, 2019-10-10)
The study assessed the post-harvest tomato losses along the tomato value chain in Kyabugimbi sub-county in Bushenyi district. The study adopted a descriptive cross-sectional study design. This design is quite appropriate ...
Factors influencing participation in cooperatives among coffee farmers in Bukhanakwa, Busano Sub-county, Mbale district
(Makerere University, 2019-10-22)
This study was aimed at assessing the factors influencing participation in cooperatives among coffee farmers in Bukhanakwa, Busano sub-county, Mbale district. Coffee is one of the agricultural crops which is marked through ...
The status of local chicken enterprise in the Albertine Belt of Uganda; A case study of in Hoima Municipality
(Makerere University, 2019-10)
ABSTRACT
Local Chicken keeping is an important enterprise in improving socio-economic livelihoods, however there is little information on the status of local chicken enterprise in the Albertine region of Uganda. Despite ...
Impact of climate change on food security in female and male headed households in the central cattle corridor of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-10-24)
Food security in the central cattle corridor is greatly influenced by changes in climate since agriculture there is typically rain-fed. However, there is limited knowledge on whether farmers perceive climate change and how ...
Effect of bean Bruchid infestation on selected improved common bean genotypes
(Makerere University, 2019-10-25)
The bean bruchid is a serious pest in the most bean-growing areas of the world. Host plant resistance is considered to be the most feasible, sustainable and appropriate method for the management and control. However, a ...
Cost and returns of producing crossbred (large white x landrace) pigs from weaning to market weight in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-10-30)
A trial lasting 120 days was conducted to evaluate the costs and returns of producing pigs
from weaning to market weight under production conditions in Uganda. Returns were
calculated using practical feed rations, ...