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Cost benefit analysis of dairy breeds
(Makerere University, 2019-09)The study was carried out to assess the cost benefit analysis of dairy breeds in Bubaare sub-county, Mbarara district. It was to characterize dairy farmers according to breeds kept, determine factors that influence choice ... -
Performance of broiler chicken fed on graded levels of Napier grass protein as replacement for fish meal
(Makerere University, 2018)This experiment was carried out to evaluate the performance of broiler chicken fed on graded levels of Napier grass protein as a replacement for fish meal. In Uganda, the prices of fish meal and soybean meal, which are ... -
Implications of collective action and access to training services on market performance of dairy farmers in Luwero district
(Makerere University, 2020-02-13)The study examines the implications of collective action and access to training services on market performance across dairy farmers in Luwero district. The study was conducted in two sub-counties selected randomly. A sample ... -
The effect of collective action on profit efficiency among smallholder coffee farmers in Mateete sub-county in Sembabule district
(Makerere University, 2019-09-10)Collective action can be measured in form of participation and membership to organized groups, including coffee farmers’ production and marketing groups. It is widely agreed that collective action may be vital to the ... -
Economic viability of coffee nursery operations in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018)This study determined the profitability and economic viability of coffee nursery operations in Uganda, as well as the factors that influence the economic viability of these operations using secondary data that was ... -
Effect of organic fertilizer (poultry manure) and inorganic fertilizer NPK (17:17:17) on the perfomance of leafy vegetable of red doodo (Amaranthus blitum) in Wakiso district
(Makerere University, 2018-06)This was a screen house experiments carried out Namulonge research station. The effect of inorganic fertilizer NPK 17 :17:17 and organic fertilizer poultry manure on the performance of leafy vegetable Amaranthus blitum ... -
Effect of plant spacing and nutrient source on growth and yield of pineapple (Ananas comosus) in Wakiso district
(Makerere University, 2018-09-03)Uganda produces only 0.35% of total pineapple production for East Africa compared to 80% and over 19% produced in Kenya and Tanzania, respectively. Low productivity is attributed to lack of improved planting materials, ... -
Factors affecting farmers’ participation in cooperative milk collection centre in Ngoma sub-county in Nakaseke district
(Makerere University, 2019-10)The major purpose of the study was to assess the factors affecting farmer’s participation in cooperative milk collection centers in Ngoma subcounty in Nakaseke district. The specific objectives of the study were; to determine ... -
Harnessing gender roles in the dairy value chain to improve productivity: a case study of Bubaare sub county, Mbarara district
(Makerere University, 2019-09)Women in Uganda play a vital role in dairy production, especially on a small scale but most of them can only access livestock by virtue of relationship to their fathers, husbands or sons. Despite the active participation ... -
The occurrence of bent necks in cut roses (Rosa hybrida) in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-10)The cut rose is the number one selling ornamental in the world. Quality of a cut rose stem is dependent on stem, leaf, and flower bud parameters. One of the factors that can lead to rejection of a cut rose in the market ... -
Small-scale farmers’ perceptions of the economic importance of Shea tree in Kuju sub-county, Amuria district
(Makerere University, 2019-10)The importance of shea nut tree to the people of Uganda has been overlooked considering both the economic and environmental uses of the tree and therefore efforts have to be made to propagate its production by the ... -
Towards enhanced potassium management for East African highland banana productivity and sustainability in Ntungamo district, southwestern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018-10)Bananas are both a food and cash crop in Uganda’s southwestern district of Ntungamo. The soils have low inherent fertility and low CEC. This is problematic for monovalent cations like exchangeable K, which is also taken ... -
Morphological and yield traits of elite soybean genotypes in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-10)Soybean has become an important crop in Uganda with innumerable possibilities of not only improving agriculture but also support industries. Makerere University centre for soybean improvement and development developed 23 ... -
Effect of varying doses of Malathion on population dynamics of Tophilus zeamais (maize weevil) on stored maize and sorghum grain
(Makerere University, 2019)Maize and sorghum are the major staple food cereal crops in Africa (CIMMYT, 2002; Ali et al., 2011). Sorghum is the fifth most important cereal crop in the world after maize, rice, wheat and barley. It staple for over 500 ... -
Towards Enhanced Potassium Management For East African Highland Banana Productivity and Sustainability in Ntungamo District South Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018-10-31)Bananas are both a food and cash crop in Uganda’s southwestern district of Ntungamo. The soils have low inherent fertility and low CEC. This is problematic for monovalent cations like exchangeable K, which is also taken ... -
Addressing Multiple Challenges of Low Soil Moisture Content,yields and High Labour requirement Using Conservation Agriculture
(Makerere University, 2019-05-21)As a requirement leading to an award of Bachelor of Agricultural and Rural Innovation, Supervised Experiential learning Projects were conducted between June and August, 2012. The main educational programme was guided by ... -
Market access among soya beans farmers in Mayuge district, Bukatube Sub county
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Determinants of coffee supply by smallholder farmers in Nyabihoko sub-county Ntungamo District
(Makerere University, 2019-09)The general objective of the study is to establish the determinants of coffee supply by smallholder farmers in Nyabihoko sub-county, Ntungamo district. The further had three specific objectives and three research questions ... -
Growth and yield response of cowpea to rhizobium inoculation and phosphorus fertilizer application
(Makerere university, 2019-08)The field experiment was carried out at Makerere University Agricultural Research Institute, Kabanyolo (MUARIK) in Wakiso district, Uganda to evaluate the growth and yield response of cowpea to rhizobium inoculation and ...
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