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The untold story of urban and peri-urban farming: a case of Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2024-07)The study was conducted in Wakiso district with the aim of exploring the untold story about urban and peri urban farming. A structured questionnaire was administered through one-on-one interview with the farmers and 73 ... -
An assessment of post-harvest management methods among tomato traders in Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2024-11)Tomatoes are a critical element of both the diet and economy in Kampala District, playing a significant role in local agriculture and trade. Due to their perishable nature, tomatoes face substantial challenges during the ... -
Effect of manure on banana productivity in Kigorobya Sub-County, Hoima District, Western Uganda
(2024)This study looked at the effect of manure on the productivity of bananas in Kigorobya sub-county, Hoima district. The specific objectives of the study were, to characterize farmers, to show the difference between farmers ... -
Pathogenicity of colletotrichum-like fungus isolated from necrotic robusta coffee berries in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-08)Coffee has contributed, on average, 16% of the country’s foreign exchange earnings over the past 20 years and there is still a huge potential for Uganda to increase its coffee production and exports. However, for this to ... -
Assessing the socio-economic drivers of pesticide usage by maize farmers in Kigumba Sub-County, Kiryandongo District
(Makerere University, 2024)Maize production especially in developing countries is constrained by biotic and a-biotic factors, with several African countries being faced by devastating effects of Fall Armyworm causing damage to economically important ... -
Effectiveness of Chloranthraniliprole against fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) on Maize (Zea mays) in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Maize production in Uganda is crucial for food security and household income. However, it faces a major challenge of the emergence of Fall armyworm, a South American insect species. The pest has spread rapidly, causing ... -
Variation of soil organic carbon stocks across different agricultural land use types in Kabanyolo
(Makerere University, 2024)This study was aimed at investigating the variation of the soil organic carbon stocks across different land use types selected in kabanyolo farm which included; the banana enterprise, the coffee enterprise, the pasture and ... -
Examining the effects of cocoa growing on household food Security in Kasawo sub county Mukono district
(Makerere University, 2024)The major purpose of this study was to analyze the effects of cocoa growing on household food security in Kasawo sub county Mukono district. The specific objectives of the study were: to determine the social economic ... -
Marginal analysis of soya bean production in Agali Sub-county, Lira district
(Makerere University, 2022-12)This research study is concerned with assessing marginal analysis of soya bean production under small scale farmers in Agali Sub-county in Lira District. The study will be conducted in the particular area mentioned above ... -
Farmer's knowledge and adoption of recommended agronomic practices for maize cultivation in Kiryandongo sub-county Kiryandongo District
(Makerere university, 2024-07)Maize is one of the most important cereal crops grown in efforts to expand the grain production in the world and hence the study was aimed at assessing farmer’s knowledge and adoption of best agronomic practices. The study ... -
Impact of natural plant extracts of eucalyptus, garlic and rosemary in reducing post-harvest losses in tomatoes
(Makerere University, 2024-08)Tomatoes, a crucial global crop, face substantial postharvest losses due to fungal infections, improper handling, and environmental factors, with losses reaching up to 50% in tropical regions. This study evaluates the ... -
Evaluation of the effect of bradyrhizobium CB 756 inoculation on biological nitrogen fixation efficiency in cowpea accessions
(Makerere University, 2024-08)Cowpea is a highly important crop in economic, nutritional and environmental terms. Economically, it’s a source of livelihood to millions of relatively poor households in the less developed countries of the tropics through ... -
Collective marketing and profitability of matoooke among small-scale farmers in Mukono District
(Makerere University, 2024-08)This special project report seeks to determine whether collective marketing by matooke farmers improves their profitability and the study was conducted on matooke farmers in Mukono district. Despite the significant roles ... -
Effect of shade technology on profitability of coffee; a case of Ssekanyonyi Sub County Mityana District
(Makerere University, 2024-10)This study investigates the profitability of shade-grown coffee systems compared to sun-grown coffee systems in Uganda, addressing the significant economic implications for farmers and the coffee sector. A cross-sectional ... -
Evaluation of nodulation efficiency and yield in selected cowpea accessions under field conditions
(Makerere University, 2024-08)Cowpea is an important legume crop, especially in Uganda, where it flourishes in challenging conditions such as drought-prone areas. It plays a vital role in food security by supplying essential proteins and energy, enhancing ... -
Evaluation of the effect of brady rhizobium spp on protein and secondary metabolites in cowpea accessions
(Makerere University, 2024-08)Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) is an important diploid (2n = 22) legume crop, botanically classified as an annual herb (Herniter, et al., 2020) and widely consumed in many parts of the world due to its high nutritional value ... -
Effects of wood ash, wood shavings, baking powder and harvest stage in prolonging the shelf life of fresh tomatoes
(Makerere University, 2024-08)Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) is a perishable fruit with a relatively short shelf life. The quality and nutritional value of fresh produce like tomatoes are affected by post harvest handling and storage conditions. This ... -
Assessment of yield-related traits of advanced soybean lines in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-09)Soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merrill) is among the most valuable crops worldwide due to its numerous uses in human food and animal feed. Yield is a complex trait resulting from the expression and association of different ... -
Effect of chicken manure inclusion in basal municipal waste on black soldier fly larvae growth, quantity and quality of lipids.
(Makerere University, 2024-10)High moisture content in fruit and vegetable municipal waste presents challenges for effective biomass conversion using Black Soldier Fly Larvae (BSFL). Chicken manure, a nitrogen-rich byproduct from poultry farms, can ... -
Evaluation of proximate, fibre composition and in vitro gas production of silage from different tropical maize hybrids
(Makerere University, 2024-10)Forage maize has shown much potential for its suitability to produce good quality silage, therefore several forage maize hybrids have been developed in Uganda. However, there is limited information of the chemical composition ...
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