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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 ...
Effects of post harvest handling technology on maize income among smallholder farmers in Nwoya district: a case of Anaka sub-county
(Makerere University, 2023-08-22)
This descriptive cross-sectional survey investigated the relationship between Post-harvest handling technologies and maize farmers’ income in Nwoya district, Anaka sub-county. The survey had three objectives including: ...
Characterization of upland rice (Oryza sativa l.) growth and cultural practices in relation to biophysical factors among smallholder farmers in Namalemba sub county in Iganga district
(Makerere University, 2023-01-10)
A rice (Oryza sativa L.) crop functions as a population of tillers produced at different times and possessing specific growth characteristics not as a homogeneous population of plants. The objective of this study was to ...
Factors affecting profitability of coffee among smallholder farmers in Karangura Sub County Kabarole District
(Makerere University, 2023)
Agriculture is the main anchor of Uganda’s economy and profitability in this sector still remain vital for sustainable development of the economy. The study assessed the factors affecting profitability of smallholder coffee ...
The effect of Black Coffee Twig Borer infestation on the revenue of smallholder coffee farmers in Mubende district- Kalonga Sub-county.
(Makerere University, 2023-07)
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ABSTRACT.
Coffee is one of the most important crops grown and exported from Uganda. However, the coffee
farming sector in Uganda has been threatened by a destructive pest (Black Coffee Twig Borer
(BCTB)). ...
An assessment of factors affecting access to extension services by smallholder farmers in Kisoro District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-10-02)
Extension services contribute to increased agricultural productivity and profitability through increasing farmer’s knowledge about better agronomic techniques and skills to increase production. This study focused ...
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 ...
To analyse the profitability of chili production among smallholder farmers in Ngogwe, Buikwe district, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-11-16)
Uganda through the Agriculture Sector Strategic Plan made fruits and vegetables a priority crop
to be promoted with an aim to improve the economic lives of Ugandans engaged in agriculture.
As a result, chilli a non-traditional ...
Analysis of a locative efficiency among small holder bean farmers in Uganda (UBOS data 2013/2014/15)
(Makerere University, 2023-09-12)
The study looked at allocative efficiency of bens in Uganda. The study based on panel data 2014/2015.the objectives where estimating the production function of the beans, calculating the marginal value of the product, the ...
Effect of extensive live pig production system on revenue generated by small holder piggery farmers in Bulindi Parish, Hoima District
(Makerere University, 2023-08)
The pig sub-sector has recently gained prominence as a sector with potential to significantly improve the incomes of smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa. There are three systems of pig production namely the intensive, ...