Browsing School of Agricultural Sciences (SAS) by Subject "Uganda"
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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 ... -
Analysis of factors associated with access to credit from formal financial institutions among the farmers in Ndeija SubCounty, Rwampara District
(Makerere University, 2022-11-29)Agriculture finance has been considered a driving input towards the success of Agricultural production hence helping the subsistence farmers to maintain their expenditure on basic needs and increase their incomes (Horda ... -
Assessing the losses caused by diseases among commercial poultry layer farmers in Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2023-02-02)Main objective: To assess the losses caused by poultry diseases on layers profitability among commercial farmers in Wakiso district. Specific objectives of the study: 1. To profile poultry layer farmers and farms in ... -
Assessment of degradation and economic analysis of rangeland rehabilitation practices in Uganda’s cattle corridor
(Makerere University, 2021)Rangeland degradation is a major problem in the cattle corridor of Uganda that needs to be addressed to ensure sustainable and long-term productivity of livestock. Rangeland degradation in Uganda is greatly manifested in ... -
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 ... -
Economic analysis of adoption of improved bean varieties : A case of Kikube Sub-County, Hoima District
(2019-11-08)Bean is a major source of food and income for smallholder farmers in Uganda. The national average yield for common beans which ranges from 0.72 to 1.10 tone/ha, is far below potential yields recommended by agricultural ... -
Effect of post-harvest handling on profitability of vanilla in Kangulumira Sub-County, Kayunga District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-02-02)Vanilla is a fruit orchid feasibly grown in Madagascar, Uganda and other countries. It bears great market potentials for profitability and with a price compared to that of silver on the world market. However, such prospects ... -
Estimation of above ground biomass of eucalyptus trees in Central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-12-20)Eucalyptus plantations are considered to be a short term and cost-efficient alternative for carbon sequestration given the rising atmospheric CO2 concentrations and global climate. The trees act as major CO2 sink which ... -
Evaluation of accuracy and precision of farmer reported field area using a mobile device application in three agro-ecological zones of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018)This study focuses on improving estimation of harvested area, a key term in estimation of yield, which guides most evaluation of improved practices and optimization of resource allocation. It validates the accuracy and ... -
Factors affecting beans productivity in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-12)This study aimed to determine the factors affecting bean productivity in Uganda. The specific objectives were to identify the socio-economic characteristics of bean farmers, assess bean productivity levels, and determine ... -
Factors affecting pineapple small scale farmers in Kayunga district - the case of Kangulumira sub-county
(Makerere University, 2023-01-13)Pineapples are one of the most important horticultural crops in Uganda and it contributes to the country’s GDP. The characteristics of pineapple farmers are not known. Challenges that farmers who engage in pineapple growing ... -
Factors influencing common bean profitability: the case of smallholder farmers in Kabonera Sub-County, Masaka District
(Makerere University, 2019-10-22)Common bean (Phaseolus Vulgaris L) is an important food source in Uganda and a major source of dietary protein. Many farmers in Masaka district engaged in common beans production for both food security and commercial ... -
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 ... -
Impact of Covid-19 on butchers and their coping strategies in Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2022-05-15)Covid-19 was declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO) on 11th March 2020. This forced various countries to put in place various measures to curb the spread of the virus. The measures included ... -
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 ... -
The perception of fish traders on government intervention on fish trade at Kasenyi fish landing site in Wakiso district, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-07)The purpose of this study was to assess the perception of fish traders on government intervention on the fisheries sector at Kasenyi fish landing site in Wakiso district. The study was based on three specific objectives ... -
Profitability of small scale piggery farming in Zirobwe Subcounty Luwero District
(Makerere University, 2023-01-30)This special project report was compiled after conducting research in Luwero district on the profitability of small-scale piggery farming. Its main objective was to understand the basics of small-scale piggery farming and ... -
Resistance of different tomato varieties to bacterial wilt
(Makerere University, 2021-02)Tomato production in Uganda is constrained by many diseases including bacterial wilt (Ralstonia solanacareum). Losses of tomato due to bacterial wilt disease have always been high because cultural practices are not effective ... -
Status of egg producing farms in the newly created cities in Uganda: a case study in Masaka
(Makerere University, 2022-12-18)The study was conducted to access the status of egg producing farms in the newly created cities in Uganda; a case study in Masaka. Households were surveyed using structured questionnaires and the respondents were sampled ...