Browsing School of Forestry, Environmental and Geographical Sciences (SFEGS) by Subject "Farmers"
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Access to and use of metrological information by farmers in Mbarara district
(Makerere University, 2021-02)This study aimed at assessing the access and use of meteorological information by farmers in Mbarara district. The study was carried out in four randomly selected villages in Mbarara district Rugando sub-county and a sample ... -
Adoption of agroforestry practices for food security and improved livelihoods: case study of Nangabo Sub County, Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2022-01)This study assessed the adoption of agroforestry practices for food security and improved livelihoods in Nangabo sub county Wakiso District. The study examined and documented the agroforestry tree species and agricultural ... -
Analysing the implications of rainfall variability on food security: a case study on small holder farmers in Ntungamo District South Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-10)In many developing countries, rural livelihoods -agriculture is important for poverty alleviation and food security (Funge‐Smith & Bennett, 2019). However, as global temperatures continue to rise due to climate change, ... -
Assessing Gendered Impacts of a Changing Climate on Pineapple Farmers in Kayunga District
(Makerere University, 2022-04)Pineapple (Ananascomosus) is among the important horticultural crops in Uganda grown in the central, east and western parts of the country. However, pineapple production fluctuates with changes in weather conditions, given ... -
Assessment of awareness and uptake of ecosystem-based adaptation practices among crop cultivators of Bujenje county, Masindi district
(Makerere University, 2022-11-22)This study assessed awareness and uptake of ecosystem-based adaptation practices among crop cultivators of Bujenje County. The study specifically i) evaluated existing ecosystem-based adaptation practices; ii) assessed the ... -
Assessment of education needs for climate change adaptation among farmers of Mbale district
(Makerere University, 2021-02)In Africa, agriculture is largely rain fed and therefore vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. This is through the frequent and prolonged dry spells, drought, floods and increased incidences of pests and disease. ... -
Impacts of Climate Change on Crop Diversity to the Farmers in Adyel Division Lira District
(Makerere University, 2020)The study was carried out in four parishes within Adyel Division Lira district with the aim of examining the impacts of climate change on crop diversity and choices where samples of 60 respondents were selected for interviews. ... -
Information needs for climate change adaptation among farmers in Mubende district
(Makerere University, 2021-02)In sub Saharan Africa, agriculture is majorly rain fed and therefore vulnerable to the impacts of climate change which are manifested as frequent, intense and prolonged dry spells, droughts, floods, increased temperatures ...