Browsing by Subject "Dairy farmers"
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Analysis of Factors Affecting Milk Production among Smallholder Dairy Farmers in Kinoni Sub County, Kiruhura District, Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018-10-30)This study assessed factors affecting milk production among smallholder dairy farmers in Kinoni sub county, Kiruhura district, Western Uganda. A sample of 52 cattle farmers’/milk producers of the total population ... -
Assessing the determinants of choice of formal milk marketing channels by dairy farmers in Rubindi sub-county, Mbarara district
(Makerere University, 2022)Uganda has emerged as one of the largest milk producers in East Africa and the Ugandan dairy sector has been experiencing growth since 1990s, although the yields have remained quite low compared to the world average ... -
Assessing the determinants of choice of formal milk marketing channels by dairy farmers in Rubindi sub-county, Mbarara district
(2023-02-08)Uganda has emerged as one of the largest milk producers in East Africa and the Ugandan dairy sector has been experiencing growth since 1990s, although the yields have remained quite low compared to the world average ... -
Assessing the factors affecting adoption of mastitis control practices among dairy farmers in Bwongyera, Rwanda and Rubare sub counties in Ntungamo district
(Makerere University, 2021-03)The purpose of this study was to assess adoption of mastitis control practices in Ntungamo district and determines the key drivers to the quantity of milk. The objectives of the study were: to characterise dairy farmers, ... -
Assessment of gender involvement in the Parish Development Model among the dairy and piggery farmers in Bufunjo Subcounty Kyenjojo District
(Makerere University, 2024)The parish development model (PDM) is the current strategy for service delivery by government of Uganda for improving incomes and welfare of all Ugandans at house hold level. Production being one of the five pillars of ... -
Assessment of the knowledge and practices on sub-clinical mastitis control in smallholder dairy farmers in Nakifuma-Naggalama town council Mukono district
(Makerere University, 2022-12)Dairy production is a source of employment, income and livelihood to people in the dairy sector especially in peri-urban areas. In Uganda, smallholder dairy farming significantly contributes to the milk produced by the ... -
Determinants of farmers’ decision to process milk among dairy farmers in Mbarara district Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-10-02)Milk is one of the most produced agricultural products worldwide. Milk production in Uganda has increased from 1.93 billion liters in 2014 to 2.5 billion liters in 2018 with South West milk shed contributing the highest ... -
Factors Affecting Adoption of Napier Grass by Dairy Farmers in Uganda: A Case Study of Nyabushozi County, Kiruhuura Districte University
(Makerere University, 2019-09-13)This study was conducted in Nyabushozi County, Kiruhuura district. The objective of the study was to establish how demographic, economic and institutional factors associated Napier grass adoption by dairy farmers in ... -
Factors affecting milk production in Kiruhura district: case study of Bujubwe parish
(Makerere University, 2021-01)This study focused on examining the factors affecting milk production among smallholder dairy farmers in Bujubwe parish, Kiruhura district. The study was based on different objectives that included; establishing the ... -
Factors influencing the business performance of dairy farmers in Rwibaare Village, Mbarara District
(Makerere University, 2024)This study sought to examine the factors influencing the business performance of dairy farmers in Rwibaare village, Mbarara district. The specific objectives that the study set out to establish were: To determine the ... -
hydroponic fodder production experience among small holder's dairy farmers in Awach sub county Gulu district
(Makerere University, 2022-03)The study on hydroponic fodder production, experience among small holder’s dairy farmers was conducted in Awach sub-county, Gulu district in November 2021 using cross sectional survey and sample of 157 small holders dairy ... -
Impact of COVID 19 on production and marketing of milk among dairy farmers in Kiboga district
(Makerere University, 2022-05-15)The study assessed impacts of COVID-19 on production and marketing of milk among dairy farmers in Ddwaniro, Kyekumbya and Kayera sub counties in Kiboga district. A sample of 150 dairy farmers were interviewed during ... -
The impact of dairy farming on household income of dairy farmers: a case study of Dwaniro Sub-county Kiboga district
(Makerere University, 2021-02)This study was conducted in Dwaniro Sub County, Kiboga district. The objective of the study was to assess the impact of dairy farming of household income of dairy farmers in Dwaniro sub-county Kiboga district. The research ... -
Influence of collective action and access to training on market choices of dairy farmers in Ntungamo district
(Makerere University, 2021-03)The study examines the influence of collective action and access to training on market choices of dairy farmers in Ntungamo district. The study was conducted in two counties selected randomly. A sample of 80 dairy farmers ... -
Understanding the drivers of adoption of selected agricultural technologies among dairy farmers in Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)The dairy sub-sector in Uganda holds a significant promise due to its potential to generate daily income to farmers through the sale of milk (FAO, 2013). Agricultural technologies such as improved breeds, improved feeds ...