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Economic viability of coffee nursery operations in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018)
This study determined the profitability and economic viability of coffee nursery operations in
Uganda, as well as the factors that influence the economic viability of these operations using
secondary data that was ...
The impact of armyworm on maize farmers in Mbulamuti Sub-County Kamuli District.
(Makerere University., 2018-08)
The aim of this study was to examine the impact of armyworm on maize farmers in Mbulamuti Subcounty Kamuli district. Well-designed questionnaires were used to collect data from 40 maize farmers who suffered from army worm ...
Pyrolysis of e-waste for oil production
(Makerere University, 2018)
Electronic waste is one of the fastest growing waste streams in Uganda and apparently there is no well-established procedure of dealing with this waste. If not well disposed off, this waste is nonbiodegradable and can be ...
Development of a Self-Sustaining Electro-Mechanical Power Conversion Generating System
(Makerere University, 2018)
Access to modern and clean energy services is a necessary requirement for achieving development goals that extend far beyond the energy sector, such as poverty eradication, access to clean water, improved public health and ...
Contribution and potential for scaling up of private sector involvement in solid waste management in Uganda: a case study of Oribags Innovations Company, Mpigi District
(Makerere University, 2018)
This study was carried out in Buyala to contribute knowledge to the understanding of the contribution and potential for scaling up of private sector involvement in solid waste management and a case study of Oribags Innovations ...
Towards Enhanced Potassium Management For East African Highland Banana Productivity and Sustainability in Ntungamo District South Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018-10-31)
Bananas are both a food and cash crop in Uganda’s southwestern district of Ntungamo. The
soils have low inherent fertility and low CEC. This is problematic for monovalent cations like
exchangeable K, which is also taken ...
Effect of organic fertilizer (poultry manure) and inorganic fertilizer NPK (17:17:17) on the perfomance of leafy vegetable of red doodo (Amaranthus blitum) in Wakiso district
(Makerere University, 2018-06)
This was a screen house experiments carried out Namulonge research station. The effect of inorganic fertilizer NPK 17 :17:17 and organic fertilizer poultry manure on the performance of leafy vegetable Amaranthus blitum ...
On farm conservation strategies and use values of indigenous fruit trees in Atanga sub-county, Pader district
(Makerere University, 2018)
Conservation of indigenous fruit trees (IFTs) species is crucial for provision of livelihood support functions among rural communities and restoration of ecosystems worldwide. This study was conducted in Atanga Sub County, ...
Towards enhanced potassium management for East African highland banana productivity and sustainability in Ntungamo district, southwestern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018-10)
Bananas are both a food and cash crop in Uganda’s southwestern district of Ntungamo. The soils have low inherent fertility and low CEC. This is problematic for monovalent cations like exchangeable K, which is also taken ...
Effect of Xut Car Tires and Ash on Heavy Metal Release into the Environment
(Makerere University, 2018-09-18)
The increased usage of used car tires in the crafts Industry has led to an increase in number of cut
tire pieces exposed to the environment. Burning of tire pieces for fuel is one of the common
practices carried out ...