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Awareness needs for climate change adaptation among smallholder farmers in Rubirizi district
(Makerere University, 2021-02)
The process of climate change adaptation planning and implementation is hindered by lack of awareness of effective impact responses options among smallholder farmers. Moreover, their awareness needs are not well understood ...
Analyzing the spatial and temporal variability of soil moisture content in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021)
Soil moisture content is a crucial hydro meteorological parameter in the hydrological
processes such as evaporation, evapotranspiration, rate of runoff. Its observation can be used
to monitor drought occurrence, flooding, ...
The Role of Agroforestry Practices in Increasing Farmer’s Resilience to Climate Change in Kyabigambire Sub-County, Hoima District
(Makerere University, 2021-02)
Climate change is one of the greatest challenges facing humanity in the current century. Agroforestry has been used as a strategy to manage effects of climate change in Africa. This study was aimed at examining the role ...
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. ...
Profiling private forest owners and contractors in Hoima district
(Makerere University, 2021-01-31)
Forest plantations in Uganda have become an attractive long-term investment due to the availability of incentives and good financial prospects. As a result, a new group of entrepreneurs has emerged, establishing forest ...
Implications of rainfall variability on Mubuku mini hydro power dam in Kasese, Western Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2021-02)
Hydropower is the main source of energy in Kasese. It has been highly affected by rainfall variabilities that cause fluctuations in the energy generated a situation that has led to power blackouts. However, very little has ...
An assessment of the variability in mam rainfall over Uganda using TRMM satellite information
(Makerere University, 2021)
The purpose of this study was to examine the March, April & May seasonal rainfall variability and the extent of deviation of rainfall from the seasonal averages for the years 1998-2019 using statistical techniques. Rainfall ...
UNDERSTANDING THE SPATIO-TEMPORAL VARIATION OF BROWSE FORAGE IN KARAMOJA
(MAKERERE UNIVERSITY, 2021-03-03)
ABSTRACT
In the North Eastern Karamoja region of Uganda like elsewhere on the continent, livestock entirely
depend on free ranging for pasture, browse and water. Although the Karamojong have evolved a
resilient robust ...
Assessing the Farmer's attitudes towards adoption of organic farming techniques in Wakiso district
(Makerere University, 2021-01-04)
Organic farming refers to a management system that emphasizes the use of fertilizers of organic origin and it‟s a better alternative for mitigating environmental degradation and climate change.Assessing ...
Factors that limit positive impacts of ecotourism on the local communities living around Mt. Elgon National Park
(Makerere University, 2021-02)
Ecotourism has presented opportunities for spreading and maximizing socioeconomic benefits sustainably in villages, remote areas and communities living adjacent to National Parks. However, this is only possible when ...