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Market access constraints among smallholder citrus fruit farmers in Soroti district
(Makerere University, 2021-04)
The purpose of the study was to assess market access constraints among the small-holder citrus fruit
farmers in Soroti district in order to identify strategies for enhancing their incomes in Arapai,
Kamuda and Asuret ...
Perceptions of and preferences for improved forage technologies among smallholder dairy cattle farmers in Soroti district, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-10-02)
This study was aimed at evaluating the perceptions of and preferences for improved forage technologies in dairy cattle production systems in Soroti district, Uganda. The objectives of the study were to identify the ...
Assessing the post-harvest losses among smallholder rice farmers in Kiziranfumbi sub-county, Kikuube district
(Makerere University, 2021-04)
Rice (Oryza Sativa) is one of the emerging crops in Uganda that plays an important role both as a
food and cash crop. Many farmers in Kikuube district participate in rice growing. However, less
has been documented on ...
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. ...
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 ...
Factors influencing participation of rural women farmers in village saving and lending associations: A case study of Mbarara District Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021)
In today’s competitive environment, most Village Saving and associations VSLAs face several challenges which highly hinder their performance or success, failures can occur in the process of saving and lending depending on ...
Gender differences in risk perceptions and management strategies among small scale holder farmers “A case of Butambala County"
(Makerere University, 2021-04)
This study analyzed the gender differences in risk perception and management strategies of small-scale holder farmers. Primary data was collected from 80 respondents through a structured questionnaire in four sub-counties ...
Factors influencing access to agricultural credit among smallholder farmers: a case of Mukono district
(Makerere University, 2021-02)
Uganda like many other developing countries is highly dependent on agriculture for income generation and job creation. Because the sector is mainly composed of smallholder farmers, lack of finance remains the leading ...
Factors influencing the adoption of value addition in banana among smallholder farmers in Ruhumuro sub county, Bushenyi district, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021)
Banana value addition caters for the increased banana production, price increase, postharvest losses as well as creating employment to the farmers. Value addition to banana transforms its original form to a more valuable ...
The effect of price on market participation and welfare among maize farming households in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-03)
The study aimed at examining the effect of price on welfare maize farming households in Uganda. Specific objectives were to: characterize maize farmers based on market participation and welfare in, identify determinants ...