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Evaluating the effects of staking and pruning on the growth and yield of indigenous tomatoes at NaCRRI
(Makerere University, 2018-09)
Tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum L) are the second most important vegetables in the world after potatoes, grown and eaten as protective foods that prevent the human body from several ailments. In Uganda there are different ...
Community based tourism a tool for socio-economic development in Budadiri County: A case study of Busulani Sub-county
(Makerere University, 2018-08)
Community-Based Tourism is taking place in the world as an approach to traditional tourism especially in developing countries. This form of tourism allows for greater contact with the local community and for the tourist ...
Assessing the feasibility of developing Mwanga historical site as a tourism destination
(Makerere University, 2018-07)
There is a growing interest in cultural tourism, historical site have been one of reasons why most visitors tour tourism destination that have assets related to culture therefore, This study aimed at assessing the feasibility ...
Assessing the potential of developing Mukura memorial site as a tourism product: a local community perspective
(Makerere University, 2018)
This study explored the Potential of developing Mukura memorial site as a tourism destination focusing on perspectives and attitudes of the local community of Mukura Parish Ngora District. The objectives of the study were, ...
The role of agricultural extension services in ensuring food security: A case study of plantain farmers in Nyakaina village- Ntungamo district
(Makerere University, 2018-11-28)
The purpose of this study was to determine the contribution of agricultural extension services on household food security in plantain farmers in Nyakaina village, Ntungamo district, Western Uganda. The specific objectives ...
Determinants of profit levels attained by banana farmers in Kyeizooba sub-county in Bushenyi district
(Makere University, 2018-11-20)
The study assessed determinants of profitability attained by farmers in Kyeizooba Sub county in Bushenyi District, was carried out in the three parishes that is Rutooma, Kitwe and Kararo in Kyeizooba Sub county Bushenyi ...
Effect of plant spacing and nutrient source on growth and yield of pineapple (Ananas comosus) in Wakiso district
(Makerere University, 2018-09-03)
Uganda produces only 0.35% of total pineapple production for East Africa compared to 80% and over 19% produced in Kenya and Tanzania, respectively. Low productivity is attributed to lack of improved planting materials, ...
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 ...
Prospects of adopting biogas technologies among the livestock farmers in Tororo District.
(Makerere University., 2018-08)
Uganda‟s population depends on charcoal and wood as the main sources of energy for cooking. This has contributed greatly to the rapid depletion of the country‟s forest cover from 25% of the country‟s land area in 1990 to ...
Socio-economic effects of cultural tourism on host communities in Entanda traditional hunting and cultural experience
(Makerere University, 2018-07)
This study aimed at examining the effects of cultural tourism on the socio-economic development of host communities. The objectives of the study were to (i) assess the cultural tourism activities at Entanda (ii) assess the ...