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Assessing the characteristics and milk handling practices of dairy farms in Kabale district: a case of Kamuganguzi and Buhara sub counties.
(Makerere University, 2021-03)Milk quality has been markedly linked to milk handling practices. In this paper I report on existing milk handling practices of dairy farms in Kamuganguzi and Buhara sub-counties, Kabale district assessed through a farm ... -
Assessing the status of chicken vendors in western Uganda. A case study of chicken markets in the districts of Bushenyi, Mbarara and Sheema
(Makerere University, 2021-03)This study aimed at assessing the status of poultry vendors in western Uganda. The study was conducted from three districts in western Uganda; Bushenyi, Mbarara and Sheema districts. The study majorly focused on the ... -
Assessment of feed resources and feeding practices by smallholder farmers in Gamatimbei Village, Bulambuli District
(MAKERERE UNIVERSITY, 2024-09-20)Agriculture is the backbone of Uganda’s economy; 95% of the small holder farming households practice agriculture for both food and cash income. Livestock production takes a greater percentage in agricultural production ... -
Determinants of job placement in the hospitality sector: A case study of selected hotels in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2024-09)This study explores the determinants of job placement in the hospitality sector, focusing on selected hotels in Kampala, Uganda. The objectives include examining factors guiding employee placement, assessing gender-based ... -
Effect of post-harvest handling practices on revenue of cassava farmers in Bukedea District: a case of Bukedea Sub-County
(Makerere University, 2024-12-14)This study investigated the effect of post-harvest handling practices on revenue among cassava farmers in Bukedea sub-county, Bukedea district. Four objectives were pursued: assessing farmers' socio-economic characteristics, ... -
ESTABLISHING THE CURRENT AND FUTURE PROJECTED SUITABILITY OF SORGHUM PRODUCTION UNDER CLIMATE CHANGE SCENARIOS IN EASTERN UGANDA
(2018-07-25)This study aimed at investigating the extent of the current and future projected suitability of sorghum production under climate change scenarios in eastern Uganda. The study used historical observed rainfall data (1985 ... -
Optimization of the solar cooker cook-top thickness to withstand temperature and load
(Makerere University, 2024-05)The research aimed to enhance cook-top performance by varying the composition of fiberglass materials, specifically resin (R), pigment (P), and hardener (H) ratios, and varying the Resin-to Hardener ratio while using one ...