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Enhancement of seedling vigor of selected solanaceae and brassica seedlings using Trichoderma harzianum
(Makerere University, 2021-02)An experiment was performed with commercial Trichoderma harzianum strains and sown in different growing media of peatmoss(PM), peatmoss with charcoal(PM+CD) dust, sterilized soil(SS) and unsterilized soil(USS) to test ... -
Impact of land use activities on environmental degradation in Namutumba Subcounty, Mityana district
(Makerere University, 2018-12-13)Land use activities are those activities carried on land that can in turn lead to environmental degradation through depletion of resources such as air, water and soil, the destruction of ecosystems, habitat destruction, ... -
Price analysis of sesame in selected markets, Soroti District.
(Makerere University, 2022-11-15)Sesame is one of the most important food crops with nutritional value cultivated and traded in Uganda and all over the World. This study was to analyze the sesame trade in Soroti markets. Specifically, the study sought to ... -
Post-harvest losses and market performance among cocoa farmers in Uganda. a case study of Bundibugyo District
(Makerere university, 2022-11)Part of the most important goal and ambition for developing regions and countries in East Africa and parts of the world is encouraging the connection and the empathy for the sustenance of security and Economic growth and ... -
Evaluation of Acholi white advanced crosses for groundnut rosette, leaf spot diseases and yield parameters
(Makerere University, 2021-01-20)Landraces reflect the cultural identity of the people and this probably explains why some farmers in Uganda are still growing these landraces despite various options from recently released improved varieties. Groundnut ... -
Consumer Demand and preferences of Pineapple Juice in Markets of Kampala City: A Case of Kalerwe and Nakawa Markets.
(Makerere University, 2021-04)Pineapple (Ananas comosus) is a tropical fruit with exceptional juiciness, vibrant tropical flavors and immense health benefits. Most countries produce the fruit primarily for fresh fruit markets and the processing ... -
Impacts of land use change to eucalyptus on ecosystem resilience in Luweero District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-09)Eucalyptus tree farming is one of the farming practices that are normally practiced by the farmers in Uganda. In this study, the area eucalyptus tree farming is Luweero District among farmers. The study was guided by two ... -
Assessing the adaptive capacity of smallholder cropping systems to climate change in Kakooge Sub County, Nakasongola District
(Makerere University, 2019)Climate change will exacerbate challenges facing food security in Nakasongola. Increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events will further impact upon cropping systems. At the heart of the impending challenges ... -
Characteristics of broiler farmers in Katabi sub-county, Wakiso District
(Makerere university, 2022-04)The agricultural sector ranks first in terms of labor force in the Ugandan economy. Approximately 7.4 million households operate agricultural land and / or rear livestock. Production of poultry meat of Uganda increased ... -
Gender disparities in accessing resources and services among organic farmers
(Makerere University, 2022-04)Gender is a key factor in explaining the variation in access to agricultural services in rural low income communities in Uganda; it would therefore be useful to separately analyze the accessibility of male- and female-headed ... -
Profitability of pumpkin production in Zirobwe Sub-County, Luwero District
(Makerere University, 2022-01)Pumpkin is one of the underutilized fruit vegetables in Uganda despite the fact that it has wide spectrum of both nutritional and medicinal values. The study was conducted to determine profitability of pumpkin production ... -
Profitability analysis of honey production in Lamwo district northern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-04-28)The major purpose of the study was to determine profitability of honey production in Lamwo district northern Uganda. The specific objectives of the study were: to characterize the production and marketing challenges of ... -
Factors affecting the choice of financial intermediaries among farmers in Lira City
(Makerere University, 2022-04)The study sought to examine the factors affecting the choice of financial intermediaries in Lira City. The study focused specifically on available financial intermediaries and their user, factors that affect the choice of ... -
Spatial distribution of soil chemical properties for precision nutrient management in soybean production in Kabanyolo Farm, Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2022-05)Soybean is one of the most important legume crops in East Africa since it is a great source of both protein and oil. Soybeans have a high demand for plant nutrients in particular nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium because ... -
Reversion from Sweet potato feathery mottle virus in bi-parental population of Naspot 11 and Beauregard
(Makerere University, 2019-05)Sweet potato is among the foods likely to contribute significantly to food security and hunger mitigation. Its production is constrained by several socio-economic, abiotic and biotic factors (Loebenstein and Thottappilly, ... -
Assessment of women participation in the coffee supply chain in Uganda: A case study of Kalungu District
(Makerere University, 2022-05-31)The purpose of this study is to assess women participation in the coffee supply chain in Kalungu district. The objectives were; to characterize women who participate in the coffee supply chain in Kalungu District, to examine ... -
Response of commercial soybean varieties to foliar and pre-planting fertilisers
(Makerere University, 2019-09)Foliar fertilizers as well as nitrogen and potassium fertilization have given variable results in soybean production and little is known about effect of foliar fertilizers on soybean production. More information is needed ... -
The characteristics of commercial chicken production in newly institutioned municipalities. A case study of Lugazi Municipality
(Makerere University, 2022-05)The study was conducted to assess the characteristics of commercial chicken production in Lugazi municipality with a major focus on socio demographic and socio economic characteristics, production and marketing ... -
The implication of agricultural mechanization on rice production in Pabbo, Amuru District
(Makerere University, 2022-05)Rice production in Uganda has been increasing in recent years and Pabbo, Amuru district has been highly known for its potential of producing rice in the Northern Region. However, many of the farmers producing rice still ... -
Constraints to organic pineapple production in Kayunga district
(Makerere University, 2021-01)This study analyzed the factors that determine male and female farmers’ decisions to adopt organic agriculture in Kayunga district. In addition, the study aimed to identify the sources of motivations among male and female ...
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