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Acceptance of Biodegradable Stoverpack among Retailers, Wholesalers, Processors and Consumers of Agricultural Products in Kampala and Wakiso Districts
(Makerere University, 2022-05-11)The biodegradable stover packs caters for reduced post harvest losses, improved shelf life for food products and prevent food spoilage as well as increased incomes for consumers, processors and traders. The study focused ... -
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 ... -
Access to improved social services by vanilla farmers in Ntenjeru subcounty, Mukono district.
(Makerere University, 2023-08)Vanilla is one of the recently adopted nontraditional cash crops in Uganda however, it faces a poverty of research and extension so as to address the pros and cons associated with it. Vanilla has exhibited a spontaneous ... -
Adaptability assessment of cactus species (Opuntia Ficus Indica and Opuntia Stricta) to local environmental conditions in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2020-11-27)Cactus plants are gaining increasing interest globally, in particular cactus pear (Opuntia ficus indica), because of its resilience to harsh climatic conditions while at the same time provide nutrients to man and animals. ... -
Adaptation of climate smart technologies and impact on vanilla productivity among farmers in Wakiso district.
(Makerere University, 2020-03)The purpose of this study was to assess the effect of adopting selected climate smart technologies on vanilla farmers’ productivity and income in Wakiso district and the specific objectives were ; 1) to assess the level ... -
Adaptations to climate change and variability of smallholder farmers in Kisaikye village -Namasagali Subcounty, Kamuli district.
(Makerere University, 2021-01)The agricultural sector is the major source of livelihood to rural communities in Uganda but is currently faced by climate change as a major challenge. This study investigated; (i) the effects of drought and flooding on ... -
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 ... -
Adoption and effects of improved tomato varieties on tomato profitability among youth farmers in Rukungiri district
(Makerere University, 2019-11-06)Due to the fact that Uganda’s population is dominated by the youth in the average age group of 18-35 years and are highly faced by the challenge of unemployment, the study was conducted in Kebison and Buyanja sub counties ... -
Adoption of Biosecurity control measures and their effects on pig farming in Mukono District.
(Makerere University, 2023-08)The study examined the adoption of biosecurity control measures and their effects on pig farming in Mukono district. A total of 107 pig farmers were selected using snowball. t-test method, logistic and linear regression ... -
Adoption of fertilizer use and effect on agricultural productivity: A case of bean farmers in Central Region of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023)The study analyzed the bean farmers in central Uganda on the likelihood to use inorganic and organic fertilizers, and the level of productivity between those that adopt and non-adopters. The study analyzed three specific ... -
Adoption of improved maize seeds by small holder farmers in eastern division Ntungamo Municipality, western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-11-01)The purpose of the study was to determine adoption of improved maize seeds by smallholder farmers in Ntungamo district and the specific objectives were to assess smallholder farmers’ awareness and knowledge on improved ... -
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 ... -
Adoption of post-harvest handling and management technologies among maize farmers in Iganga district
(Makerere University, 2019)This study investigates the factors influencing the adoption of post -harvest handling and management technologies in Iganga district. A sample of 80 respondents was randomly selected from the study area. A questionnaire ... -
Adoption rates and effects of insect rearing by trained farmers on their farms’ productivity.
(Makerere University., 2019-09)A survey was conducted to determine adoption rate of insect rearing by farmers that were trained, the challenges they faced, and the effect of use of the technology on their enterprise performance as well as ... -
Agronomic traits and yield components of elite soybean varieties from MAKCSID and SEEDCO
(Makerere University, 2021-02)Soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merrill) is among the most valuable crops worldwide due to its numerous uses in human food and animal feed. The agronomic traits and yield components of soybean could facilitate on the expansion ... -
(Aguet, D D 2023) Factors determining choice of agri-businesses in covid period (case of cereals, food, vegetables and fruits. (unpublished undergraduate dissertation) Makerere University, Kampala Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-02-28)This research considers factors determining choice of agri-businesses in covid-19 period (case of cereals, food, vegetables and fruits) in Kampala district which promote how small and medium enterprise choose factors 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 a locative efficiency among small holder bean farmers in Uganda (UBOS data 2013/2014/15)
(Makerere University, 2023-09-12)The study looked at allocative efficiency of bens in Uganda. The study based on panel data 2014/2015.the objectives where estimating the production function of the beans, calculating the marginal value of the product, the ... -
Analysis of Economic Losses in Piggery Farming due to African Swine Fever outbreaks: A case study on Bululu Sub County, Kalaki District
(Makerere University, 2022-04-26)Piggery farming is one of the most productive enterprise which ensure constant inflow of income for the farmers and revenue for the country. It also employs thousands of youths in the country. However, piggery farming is ... -
Analysis of effect of African swine fever on status of pig farming in Luwero district, Wobulenzi town council
(Makerere University, 2022-11)The major purpose of this research study was to analyse the effects of Africa swine fever on status of pig farming in Wobulenzi town council Luwero district. The production characteristics of farmers tend to change and ...