Browsing School of Agricultural Sciences (SAS) by Subject "Profitability"
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Analyzing profitability of chilli production among smallholder farmers in Nakaseke district, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-11-13)Chilli a non-traditional export crop in Uganda is becoming an important cash crop to the farmers and yet its potential remains unexploited. This study was conducted to assess the profitability of chilli among the farmers ... -
Assessing profitability of maize enterprise in Bulongo Subcounty, Luuka district
(Makerere University, 2021-04)Maize is one of the major crops grown in Uganda mainly for consumption and the surplus is sold. Maize is an important source of income to farmers in Luuka district. However it is not known whether farmers really benefit ... -
Assessing the Profitability of Fish Trading in Kakiri Market, Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2021)Fish trading play significant role in the development of a country and in Uganda it is estimated to employ over 700,000 people in subsistence (95%) and commercial both at macro and micro level yet little attention is given ... -
Assessing the profitability of ground nuts production in Kakoli sub-county Budaka district Budaka
(Makerere university, 2023)he study was carried out to assess the factors affecting profitability of ground nuts production in Kakoli sub-county, Budaka district in Eastern Uganda. The objectives of the study were to estimate the production of ground ... -
Assessing the profitability of local live cattle trade in Teso region
(Makerere University, 2022-12-22)The livestock sector contributes between 1 and 1.5 percent to Uganda’s export trade value (UBOS, 2017). Despite the challenges faced in the trade of cattle many traders are still actively involved. This could be due ... -
Assessing the Profitability of Maize Grain Trade in Selected Markets of Kampala
(Makerere University, 2022-04-28)This special project was compiled after conducting research in selected markets of Kampala (kalerwe, kasubi, owino and Nakasero) on assessing the profitability of maize grain trade in selected markets of Kampala. The main ... -
Assessing the profitability of soybean production among smallholder outgrower farmers in Wakiso.
(Makerere University, 2023-10-02)Soybean production is an important agricultural activity in Uganda, and it has gained increasing attention due to its potential to provide a source of protein for both human and animal consumption. Outgrower schemes have ... -
Assessment of factors affecting profitability of smallholder sugarcane farmers: a case of Butembe county, Jinja district.
(Makerere University, 2023-09-08)The purpose of the study was to assess the factors affecting profitability of smallholder sugarcane farmers, a case of Butembe county, Jinja district. This was achieved by the guidance of the following hypothesis, ... -
Assessment of profitability on different maize products among maize farmers in Namutumba sub-county in Namutumba District in Eastern Uganda
(2023-01-16)The purpose of the study was to assess the profitability of different maize products sold by maize farmers in Namutumba sub- county, Namutumba district. This was guided by the following study objectives; to document the ... -
Coffee marketing channels and profitability: a case of Kibinge sub-county, Bukomansimbi district.
(Makerere University, 2021-03)Despite the importance of the coffee sector in improving livelihoods of people through income generation, it is still faced by numerous challenges such as low coffee prices, post-harvest losses, poor transport networks, ... -
Collective marketing and profitability of tomatoes among small scale farmers in Mpeefu sub county Kagadi district.
(Makerere University, 2023-08)This special project report was compiled after conducting a survey on the impact of collective marketing on profitability of tomato farmers in Kagadi district. Despite the significant roles of farmer groups in collective ... -
Determinants of profit levels attained by banana farmers in Kyeizooba sub-county in Bushenyi district
(Makere University, 2018-11-20)The study assessed determinants of profitability attained by farmers in Kyeizooba Sub county in Bushenyi District, was carried out in the three parishes that is Rutooma, Kitwe and Kararo in Kyeizooba Sub county Bushenyi ... -
Determinants of profitability of small scale banana production in Wakiso district
(Makerere University, 2022-05-18)In Uganda, highland Bananas are considered as the finest fruits and the most important in terms Wakiso District include farmers years of experience, size of land owned by an individual farmer Banana production in Wakiso ... -
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 adoption of tobacco growing on the profitability of small holder farmers: a case of Kijomoro sub-county Maracha district
(Makerere University, 2023-08)This research was about assessing the effect of adoption of tobacco growing on the welfare of small holder farmers, a case of Kijomoro sub-county, Maracha district. The research aimed at the socioeconomic and demographic ... -
The effect of post harvest losses on the profitability of green bananas among retail traders in Jinja central market
(Makerere University, 2023-08)Green bananas are also known as cooking bananas or matooke and are consumed as staple food in Uganda. Green bananas are sold in different forms namely clusters, fingers and butches. Cooking bananas lose significant amounts ... -
Factors affecting profitability of agricultural produce enterprises in Gulu city
(Makerere University, 2022)Gulu city recognizes trade in agricultural produce as one of the key activities for income generation to the community and a source of revenue for the local government, several crops have been prioritized under the national ... -
Factors affecting profitability of poultry layer production in Wakiso district
(Makerere University, 2022-04)The study looked at factors affecting profitability of poultry layer production. The profit margins of a poultry layer farm were regressed on different variables that determine the production. Since cost of feeds contribute ... -
Factors that affect the profitability of coffee among coffee traders in Luweero district
(Makerere University, 2019)The aim of this study was to investigate factors affecting the profitability of coffee among coffee traders in Luweero district. The objectives included the following; characterizing the marketing system among coffee traders ... -
Financing options and profitability among ground nut farmers in Olupe Subcounty Kumi District
(Makerere University, 2023-07)Access to credit plays a vital role in the agricultural sector, particularly for small-scale farmers, to enhance productivity, increase profitability, and stimulate economic growth. This study investigated the profitability ...