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Effect of Eutrophication on the quality of water along the shores of Lake Victoria
(Makerere University, 2019-11)
Eutrophication is a serious environmental problem since it results in deterioration of water quality and is one of the major impediments to achieving Uganda’s development objectives. Many polices and laws have been established ...
Factors affecting soybean productivity among smallholder farmers in West Nile Sub-County Region. The Case Study of Paidha Sub-County, Zombo District.
(Makerere University., 2019-11-21)
Agricultural productivity remains a serious challenge in Uganda yet agriculture is among the main driving forces for economic development in the country influencing the largest proportion of the country’s export. Soybean ...
Effect of vermicomposting and Magcomposting on the nutrient composition of poultry manure
(Makerere University, 2019-11)
Soil infertility is on an increase with in Uganda and the entire African region thus leading to an inversely proportional agricultural production to the population growth. Due to high poverty levels especially among the ...
The cost burden of bacterial wilt disease in Tomato production in Central and Western Uganda
(Makerere University., 2019-10)
Tomatoes are a source of income and food security for small-landholder farmers across Uganda. They provide a wide range of health benefits to the body and its production has increased the livelihood of rural farmers. ...
Profitability of Arabica coffee production in Uganda: the case of Zesui sub county Sironko district.
(Makerere University, 2019-10)
The study was carried out to examine the profitability performance of coffee production in Uganda, in Zesui sub county Sironko district. It was to characterize the coffee farmers according to the selected socio economic ...
Tomato output by youths in Busukuma Sub county, Wakiso district
(Makerere University, 2019-10)
This study sought to establish tomato output by youths in Busukuma Sub county, Wakiso District, Uganda. It was guided by the following objectives: To characterize youth tomato growers, establish the output of tomatoes among ...
Assessing willingness to pay for improved Narocass 2 cassava variety in Busukuma sub-county, Wakiso district
(Makerere University, 2019-10)
Cassava is an important root crop from local consumption to industrial uses. Despite its importance, cassava production is affected by many biotic to abiotic constraints, which have reduced yield, despite an increased area ...
Socio-institutional factors affecting farmers in sunflower production: a case of Nwoya district, Northern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-10)
Sunflower is one of the new crops in Uganda that highly contributes to farmer’s food and income. It is one of the biggest sources of fats, protein, carbohydrates and vitamins for human consumption. The crop is also the ...
Assessing the post-harvest losses of coffee in Bushenyi District.
(Makerere University., 2019-10)
This study was conducted to assess the physical and economic post-harvest losses of coffee in Bushenyi district. The study was based on four (4) specific objectives; to assess the economic losses faced by ...
Assessing the impact of Operation Wealth Creation (OWC) on Rural Livelihoods: A case study of Mityana District.
(Makerere University., 2019-08)
Uganda is one of the agricultural economies in the Eastern African region, given its ability to produce a variety of foods and in large quantities. It comprises of the food and cash crops ...