Browsing School of Agricultural Sciences (SAS) Collection by Issue Date "2019"
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The access of credit by rice farmers in Doho Rice Scheme, Butaleja district
(Makerere University, 2019)Generally, in Uganda lack of finances is one of the critical problems hindering growth, production, productivity and generation of farm income. The extent to which agricultural credit has been of benefit to rice farmers ... -
Adoption of post-harvest handling and management technologies among maize farmers in Iganga district
(Makerere University, 2019)This study investigates the factors influencing the adoption of post -harvest handling and management technologies in Iganga district. A sample of 80 respondents was randomly selected from the study area. A questionnaire ... -
Analysing the value chain for maize in Kitgum district, (case study of Kitgum Municipality, Amida, and Kitgum Matidi Sub-county)
(Makerere University, 2019)Maize is an important crop for food security particularly in Kitgum district since it is highly consumed and produced staple crop in most areas of the district, it is central crop to most of the household and national ... -
Analysis of the improved papaya enterprise in Bbaale sub county, Kayunga district
(Makerere University, 2019)Papaya is an important fruit for Vitamin A. Farmers grow both improved and local papaya varieties. However, information on profitability analysis of the two enterprises is insufficient. This study was conducted to investigate ... -
Assessing the adaptive capacity of smallholder cropping systems to climate change in Kakooge Sub County, Nakasongola District
(Makerere University, 2019)Climate change will exacerbate challenges facing food security in Nakasongola. Increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events will further impact upon cropping systems. At the heart of the impending challenges ... -
Assessment of maize-legume intercrop on the food security and household income of smallholder farmers in Mayuge district
(Makerere University, 2019)In most developing countries smallholder farmers practice cereal-legume intercrop to mitigate risks of crop failure. Maize being one of the most crucial and strategic cereal crops not only in Africa but as well in developed ... -
Determinants of Consumer Demand Across Different Honey Products in Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2019)Honey is a bee's product that stands as one of the natural resource of significant importance socially and economically. in the recent years, human consumption of honey and honey-products such as honey syrups and ... -
Determinants of Watermelon Production across Small Scale Farmers in Kityerera Sub-County, Mayuge District
(Makerere University, 2019)This study was carried out to examine the determinants of watermelon production across small scale farmers in Kityerera sub county, Mayuge district with the objectives being to establish the social and demographic ... -
The economics of groundnut production and marketing: a case study Kaberamaido Kalaki sub-county, Teso sub-region.
(Makerere University, 2019)Groundnut is one of the dominant crops in Uganda that enable most of smallholder farmers earn both food and income. It is one of the biggest sources of fats, protein, carbohydrates, and vitamins for human consumption. The ... -
Effect of feed presentation options on the productivity and economic efficiency of broiler meat production
(Makerere University, 2019)This research assessed the effect of different feed presentation options on the productivity and economic efficiency of broiler meat production. Feed supplement was produced by fermenting broken maize grains until 2% lactic ... -
Effect of varying doses of Malathion on population dynamics of Tophilus zeamais (maize weevil) on stored maize and sorghum grain
(Makerere University, 2019)Maize and sorghum are the major staple food cereal crops in Africa (CIMMYT, 2002; Ali et al., 2011). Sorghum is the fifth most important cereal crop in the world after maize, rice, wheat and barley. It staple for over 500 ... -
Evaluation of nutrient distribution across different enterprises at Makerere University Agricultural Research Institute Kabanyolo South, Central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019)In agricultural farming systems, nutrient supplies to crop plants are sustained through recycling and management of biologically related processes such as nitrogen fixation by legumes and this is aimed at achieving as ... -
Factors affecting demand for pasteurized milk products in Nakawa division, Kampala district.
(Makerere University, 2019)This study assessed the factors affecting demand for pasteurized milk products within Nakawa division. To identify the different pasteurized milk products bought, to characterize the consumers of pasteurized milk products ... -
Factors that affect the profitability of coffee among coffee traders in Luweero district
(Makerere University, 2019)The aim of this study was to investigate factors affecting the profitability of coffee among coffee traders in Luweero district. The objectives included the following; characterizing the marketing system among coffee traders ... -
Improved maize post-harvest handling technologies and their impact on maize farmers’ income in Kamuli district
(Makerere University, 2019)This cross-sectional research survey studied improved maize post-harvest handling technologies and their impact on maize farmers’ income in Kamuli district. The research survey had three specific objectives which were: to ... -
Knowledge gaps on fertilizer use among farmers and fertilizer dealers in Mubende district
(Makerere University, 2019)Sustainable fertilizer use by smallholder farmers in Uganda has been hindered by limited farmers’ knowledge and skills on fertilizer use. This is further aggravated by poorly developed agricultural extension system within ... -
Market access among soya beans farmers in Mayuge district, Bukatube Sub county
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Post-harvest handling practices on Solanum aethiopicum shum (nakati) farmers’ revenue in Nangabo sub-county, Wakiso district
(Makerere University, 2019)Nakati farming is a predominant activity in Nangabo Sub-County. The study was aimed at determining post-harvest handling practices on solanum aethiopicum shum (Nakati) farmers’ revenue in Nangabo Sub County, Wakiso Distrtict. ... -
A study on the poultry value chain in Kamuli district, Uganda.
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Tomato and sweet pepper growth and yield as influenced by greenhouse structural design
(Makerere University, 2019)Greenhouse production is a technology that many growers in Uganda are adopting to produce horticultural products like vegetables but most especially flowers due to the benefits associated with greenhouse production like ...