Browsing School of Agricultural Sciences (SAS) Collection by Subject "Maize"
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Assessing the maize post-harvest losses in Goma sub-county
(Makerere University, 2021)This study aimed at assessing maize post-harvest losses in Goma sub-county. Onaverage,farmersproduce15.2bagsperseasonwithaveragelossesof1.1 bags.82.5% ofthefarmersharvestedtheirmaizeontime, 72.5%reported that they ... -
Determinants of adoption of maize post-harvest handling technologies among smallholder farmers: a case of Kibaale district
(Makerere University, 2021-04)Maize is a major staple crop produced and consumed by the majority population in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Uganda being part of SSA, has been ranked 19th top maize producing county in the world and the second in East Africa. ... -
Determinants of maize productivity among smallholder farmers in Lira District
(Makerere University, 2023-10)In Africa, maize is one of the key agricultural goods that has significantly reduced hunger and poverty. Maize is one of the staple foods on which many families in Uganda rely on for both food and income. There's a growing ... -
Effect of different levels of bio char, cattle manure and npk fertilizer combinations on maize yields in Bbamba-kiteezi wakiso district
(Makerere University, 2019-08)Soil 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 ... -
Effect of NPK foliar fertilizer application on maize (Zea mays l.) growth and yield
(Makerere University, 2021-02)The objective of this study was to determine the effect of NPK foliar fertilizer on maize growth and yield. The research experiment was set up in a Randomized Completely Block Design with three replications and BIO 20 OMEX ... -
The effect of post-harvest handling technologies on maize farmer's income in Kakumiro District: a case study of Nalweyo Sub-County
(Makerere University, 2023-07)Maize farming plays a crucial role in the agricultural sector and livelihoods of farmers in Kakumiro District. However, the lack of effective postharvest handling practices and technologies hampers the potential income ... -
Effect of selected herbicides in control of weeds, and their effect on yield in maize (Zea mays)
(Makerere University, 2019-07)A field experiment was conducted to evaluate efficacy of post-emergence herbicides against major weeds in maize at Makerere University Agricultural Research Institute Kabanyolo during the rainy season of 2018/19. The trial ... -
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 ... -
Effectiveness of smartphone-based videos for training smallholder women maize farmers in Kwania district.
(Makerere University, 2023-10)Agriculture plays a pivotal role in Uganda’s economy, employing more than 70% of the workforce and contributing significantly to the country's GDP and export earnings. However, the agricultural sector faces numerous ... -
The effects of hiked prices to cereal market participant; A casestudy rice and maize in Kakinga Town council Bunyangabu district.
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Factors Affecting Maize out Growers’ Productivity in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-04-25)Maize production caters for the increased demand of food and feeds of both animal and human consumption. Shortages in maize production have caused increased hunger, increased prices of maize related products such as flour. ... -
Gender differences in farmers’ perceptions of maize invasive pests and weeds and their management practices: a case of Kamuli district
(Makerere University, 2021-03)Maize is a major staple crop in many agro-ecologies in Uganda. However, productivity of the crop remains constrained by several invasive pests and diseases including the fall army worm (FAW), stem borer, and striga weed. ... -
Intra-household differences in maize plot management and effect on food security: a case of Kamuli district
(Makerere University, 2021-03)This study analyzed intra-household differences in maize plot management and their effect on household food security using data collected from a sample of 920 farmers in Kamuli District as a case study. The data was ...