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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...