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An assessment of the impacts of rainfall variability on school attendance among day secondary schools in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2021-01-29)
The occurrence of rainfall variability is common in various parts of Uganda including Kampala district. Uganda is highly vulnerable to climate change and variability.
The study was undertaken with the aim of assessing the ...
Analysing the determinants and effectiveness of farmers adaptation strategies to rainfall variability in Kigorobya Subcounty, Hoima district
(Makerere University, 2022-11-23)
Climate change characterized by rainfall variability is a major constraint to Uganda‟s agricultural
sector. The threat can be reversed through adopting effective measures that aim at minimizing the
impacts of rainfall ...
Examining the effect of rainfall variability on maize production in Sembabule district
(Makerere University, 2022-12-01)
Maize is the most important cereal crop in many developing countries, Uganda inclusive,
providing over 40% of the calories consumed in both rural and urban areas The maize planting
season in Uganda is mainly the MAM and ...
An assessment of the effects of rainfall variability on cattle farmers in Nakasongola district
(Makerere University, 2022-11)
Rainfall variability is increasingly causing new challenges for pastoralists’ livelihoods in semi-arid and arid lands. These challenges are hindering pastoralists’ adaptation strategies as well as policy-makers in adjusting ...
Assessing the impact of rainfall variability on small holder farmers in Buikwe district
(Makerere University, 2023-01-15)
Climate variability has posed as one of the biggest challenges affecting the globe today especially due to its adverse effects on Agricultural productivity. The over reliance on climate variables such as rainfall, temperature, ...
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 the impact of rainfall variability on food security in Kapchorwa District
(Makerere University, 2023-10)
This research study aims to investigate the multifaceted impact of rainfall variability on food security. The study spans from 2000 to 2022, encompassing a substantial period to discern patterns and trends in rainfall ...
Sensitivity analysis of rainfall variability and its impact on coffee yield in eastern and central Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-10-15)
This study investigated the nexus between rainfall variability and coffee yield within Eastern and Central Uganda's coffee systems. Its primary objectives encompassed assessing yield variations across diverse farming ...
The determinants and effectiveness of farmer’s’ adaptation strategies to rainfall variability in Lwampanga Sub-county, Nakasongola district.
(Makerere University, 2023-08-15)
Rainfall variability has posed significant challenges to ecosystems and societies, prompting the need for vigorous adaptation strategies. The overall goal of the study was to examine effectiveness and determinants of ...
Assessing the impacts of Indian Ocean Dipole on the seasonal rainfall patterns of Eastern Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-11)
Eastern Uganda is characterized by a tropical savanna climate with distinct wet and dry seasons. Rainfall is a critical resource for agriculture and water security in the region, and its variability has significant ...