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A study on maize production and profitability in Buhimba Sub-County Hoima District
(Makerere University, 2018)
The study was to assess the productivity and profitability of maize production in Buhimba sub-county Hoima district. Well-designed questionnaires were used to collect data from 80 maize farmers. The respondents were selected ...
Diversity of storage insect pests of maize along the maize value chain in three districts of West Nile agro-ecological zone
(Makerere University, 2018-08)
Maize (Zea mays L.) is a critical food and nutrition and livelihood crop in Uganda, particularly in West Nile sub-region. Despite its importance, its production is still low in West Nile sub- region. Post-harvest losses ...
Assessing the effects of agricultural extension services on input use and maize productivity in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2022-11-18)
The main purpose of this research was to ascertain the effects of extension
services on input use and maize productivity in Uganda. In doing so the study
looked at the dependent variable and independent variables.The ...
Evaluation of above ground biomass production of maize at different levels of irrigation
(Makerere University, 2019-08-16)
Improper water allocation is still a challenge of irrigated agriculture. Excess or little application
of water affects crop yields which in turn affect crop productivity. This study was conducted to
evaluate the effect ...
Impact of maize based intercrop systems on soil physiochemical properties
(Makerere University, 2019-11-11)
Low crop yields in the Eastern parts of Uganda have been attributed to, among other factors, low soil fertility. The adoption of integrated soil fertility management technologies such as maize-legume intercropping system ...
Examining the Adaptation Measures to Climate Change and Variability among Maize Crop Farmers in Masaka District
(Makerere University, 2019-07-24)
This study has revealed outcomes in the examining the adaptation measures to climate change and variability among maize crop farmers in Masaka district. The data sets used were rainfall data and temperature data for the ...
Adoption of improved pre-harvest agricultural technology by small-holder maize farmers in Palaro sub-county, Gulu district
(Makerere University, 2019-11-11)
The purpose of this study was to examine adoption of improved pre-harvest agricultural technology by small-holder maize farmers in Palaro sub county, Gulu district. The following study objectives guided the study: to ...
Suitability of arable soils for maize (Zea mays l) and cassava (Manihot esculenta) production
(Makerere University, 2019-10-03)
Soils of Uganda were initially considered fertile and little was done to improve soil fertility. However, it was realised that crop yields declined in Uganda under continuous cultivation due to soil degradation. This has ...
Effect of different levels of biochar, cattle manure and NPK fertilizer combinations on maize yields in Bbamba-Kiteezi Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2019-08)
Nutrient depletion is a major constraint to maize production in Uganda, especially following the release of high yielding varieties like DKC9089 which was not backed by fertilizer recommendations needed to sustain high ...
Profitability of maize production in Kapchorwa district, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-09)
Maize plays an important role in the livelihoods of most people of Kapchorwa district. It is a staple food crop in the district and an important source of income to the people. Thepurpose of the study was to determine ...