Browsing School of Agricultural Sciences (SAS) by Subject "Maize production"
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Adoption of improved pre-harvest agricultural technology by small-holder maize farmers in Palaro sub-county, Gulu district
(Makerere University, 2019-11-11)The purpose of this study was to examine adoption of improved pre-harvest agricultural technology by small-holder maize farmers in Palaro sub county, Gulu district. The following study objectives guided the study: to ... -
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 ... -
Analysis of Marketing of Maize in Lwengo District
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Assessing the effects of agricultural extension services on input use and maize productivity in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2022-11-18)The main purpose of this research was to ascertain the effects of extension services on input use and maize productivity in Uganda. In doing so the study looked at the dependent variable and independent variables.The ... -
Assessing the post-harvest losses in maize production in Madudu sub-county, Mubende district
(Makerere University, 2021)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 ... -
A Comparison of Agricultural Labour Productivity of Maize, Beans and Matooke in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-11-25)Improving productivity is a major concern for any profit-oriented organization as it represents the effective and efficient conversion of resources into marketable products and determining business profitability The ... -
Constraints to maize production in Kamuli district, Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021)Maize is the most important food security crop in Uganda. The crop is cultivated by 49% of agricultural households and has replaced others like millet, matoke and cassava as staple in many regions of the country. However, ... -
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 ... -
Determinants of maize productivity among smallholder farmers in Lira District
(Makerere University, 2023-10)In Africa, maize is one of the key agricultural goods that has significantly reduced hunger and poverty. Maize is one of the staple foods on which many families in Uganda rely on for both food and income. There's a growing ... -
Economic evaluation of post harvest investment on maize in Kyaka central, Kyegegwa district
(Makerere University, 2022-12-18)x ABSTRACT The major purpose of the study was to evaluate the postharvest investment on maize in Kyaka central, Kyegegwa district. The main objective of this study was to assess the farmer’s investment at postharvest ... -
Effect of different levels of biochar, cattle manure and NPK fertilizer combinations on maize yields in Bbamba-Kiteezi Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2019-08)Nutrient depletion is a major constraint to maize production in Uganda, especially following the release of high yielding varieties like DKC9089 which was not backed by fertilizer recommendations needed to sustain high ... -
Effects of post harvest handling technology on maize income among smallholder farmers in Nwoya district: a case of Anaka sub-county
(Makerere University, 2023-08-22)This descriptive cross-sectional survey investigated the relationship between Post-harvest handling technologies and maize farmers’ income in Nwoya district, Anaka sub-county. The survey had three objectives including: ... -
Evaluation of foliar fertilizer on yield performances of maize in Kabanyolo, Wakiso
(Makerere University, 2023-01-04)A field research experiment was carried out for one rainy seasons at Makerere University Agricultural Research Institute Kabanyolo (MUARIK) located in central region of Uganda. The study was carryout to evaluate the yield ... -
Impact of maize based intercrop systems on soil physiochemical properties
(Makerere University, 2019-11-11)Low crop yields in the Eastern parts of Uganda have been attributed to, among other factors, low soil fertility. The adoption of integrated soil fertility management technologies such as maize-legume intercropping system ... -
Profitability of maize production in Kapchorwa district, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-09)Maize plays an important role in the livelihoods of most people of Kapchorwa district. It is a staple food crop in the district and an important source of income to the people. Thepurpose of the study was to determine ... -
The role of saving and credit cooperatives in improving the production of maize among small scale farmers in Mukono district
(Makerere University, 2021)The study was carried out to assess the role of saving and credit cooperatives in improving the production of maize among small scale farmers in Mukono district. The main objective of the study was to evaluate the role of ...