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The effect of the Kinyara out growers scheme on household food security.
(Makerere University, 2021-04)The overall purpose of this study is analyzing the effect of Kinyara out-grower scheme on household food security. Specifically, the study aimed at determining the level of food insecurity among sugarcane growers in ... -
Assessment of factors affecting the contribution of local poultry chickens to poverty alleviation in Moyo sub-county, Moyo district.
(Makerere University, 2021-03)The study investigated the factors affecting the performance of local poultry chickens in poverty alleviation in Moyo district Moyo sub-County. The specific objectives of the study were; 1) to evaluate the socio-economic ... -
Assessment of maize-legume intercrop on the food security and household income of smallholder farmers in Mayuge district
(Makerere University, 2019)In most developing countries smallholder farmers practice cereal-legume intercrop to mitigate risks of crop failure. Maize being one of the most crucial and strategic cereal crops not only in Africa but as well in developed ... -
Response of Spinach to Nitrogen from Different Nitrogen Sources
(Makerere University, 2021-04)Nitrogen is a vital mineral element for plant survival especially in vegetables. Spinach is greatly responsive to nitrogen fertilization and is one of the highest nitrate (NO3) accumulator plants due to a very efficient ... -
Value chain analysis of cooking type of bananas in Wakiso district
(Makerere University, 2021-04)Banana is a very important crop in the world including East Africa. Bananas are a staple food to 16 million people in Uganda, and 75% of all farmers in Uganda grow bananas. The main objective of the study was to carry out ... -
Challenges faced in pig production: a case of Masaka district
(Makerere University, 2021-05-11)Uganda is currently among the largest pork consumers in sub-Saharan Africa with per capita pork consumption of 3.4kg per person per year, this could be due to increasing population coupled with increasing welfare and the ... -
Factors that influence pig production: a case of Mukono district
(Makerere University, 2021-04)Uganda is currently among the largest pork consumers in sub-Saharan Africa with per capita pork consumption of 3.4kg per person per year, this could be due to increasing population coupled with increasing welfare and the ... -
Knowledge, attitudes and practices of expressing breast milk among working lactating mothers with infants less than 6 months.
(Makerere University, 2021)Background Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) for the first six months plays a great role in preventing infant morbidity and mortality. However, there are many huddles including mother’s return to work. Attempts to address ... -
Status of the pig enterprise in the Peri-urban areas of Hoima city
(Makerere University, 2021)The purpose of the study was to analyze the status of the pig enterprise in the Peri-urban areas of Hoima City. The main objectives of the study included; to determine the social demographic characteristics, production ... -
Analysis of Marketing of Maize in Lwengo District
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The access of credit by rice farmers in Doho Rice Scheme, Butaleja district
(Makerere University, 2019)Generally, in Uganda lack of finances is one of the critical problems hindering growth, production, productivity and generation of farm income. The extent to which agricultural credit has been of benefit to rice farmers ... -
Assessing the contribution of Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (SACCOS) on improving people’s standards of living in Kebisoni sub-county Rukungiri district: a case study of Kebisoni SACCO Limited (Ltd)
(Makerere University, 2021)The purpose of the study was to assess the contribution of savings and credit cooperative societies SACCO on improving people‟s standards of living in kebisoni sub-county rukungiri district The study was ... -
Effect of different soil texture on the final sweet potato tuber shape (Ipomoea batatas)
(Makerere University, 2021-05-04)There is increasing demand for sweet potato in the manufacturing and export sectors. These new markets for sweet potato are creating new challenges that need to be addressed. One of the key demands of the export and ... -
Analysing the value chain for maize in Kitgum district, (case study of Kitgum Municipality, Amida, and Kitgum Matidi Sub-county)
(Makerere University, 2019)Maize is an important crop for food security particularly in Kitgum district since it is highly consumed and produced staple crop in most areas of the district, it is central crop to most of the household and national ... -
Factors influencing farmers’ engagement in banana juice production in Nakaseke district
(Makerere University, 2021)The study was carried out to investigate the factors influencing farmers’ engagement in banana juice production in Nakaseke district. The specific objectives were to analyse the socio-economic characteristics of banana ... -
Effects of open dumping on soil physio-chemical properties
(Makerere University, 2021)One of the most serious environmental problems in urban and rural areas is the huge generation of municipal solid wastes due to the increasing global population and improvement in the standard of living of people. Many ... -
Evaluation of livestock manure composition and their suitability as soil amendments at MUARIK
(Makerere University, 2020-11)The aim of this study was to assess the composition of animal manures (chicken, cow, goat and pig manures) in Makerere University Agricultural Research Institute Kabanyolo (MUARIK).Therefore determine which animal manure ... -
Determinants of maize crop yield in Kagadi district in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-04)The main objective of this study is to analyze the determinants of maize yield in Uganda, focusing on Kagadi district. The specific objectives were: To describe the socio-economic characteristics of the maize producers in ... -
Effects of bio-digestion on the quality of cattle bio-slurry and yield of radish on a Ferralsol in central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-04)Amending Uganda’s poor soils with fertillisers is a necessity to improve crop production. Nevertheless, to attain high yields, one has to use the right rate and type of ferilisers to meet the crop nutrients because too ... -
Gender Effect on Banana Production in Kikagati subcounty Isingiro district
(Makerere University, 2021-04)Women in Uganda play a vital role in banana production, especially on a small-scale. Most of the women however face challenges in owning banana plantations. They are mainly able to access banana plantations user rights by ...
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