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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 ...
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 ...
Gender disparities in maize productivity among smallholder farmers: case of Kaproron sub county, Kween district.
(Makerere University, 2023-07)
Maize is one of the major crop grown in Uganda, it is among Uganda's top 10 agricultural exports contributing 1.7%. The purpose of the study was to examine gender disparities in maize productivity among the small-holder ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
Assessing the profitability of soybean production among smallholder outgrower farmers in Wakiso.
(Makerere University, 2023-10-02)
Soybean production is an important agricultural activity in Uganda, and it has gained increasing attention due to its potential to provide a source of protein for both human and animal consumption. Outgrower schemes have ...
Impact of changing prices of cassava on its profitability among smallholder farmers of Vurra sub-county, Arua district.
(Makerere University, 2023-07-27)
This research was about assessing the impact of changing prices of cassava on its profitability among smallholder farmers of Vurra sub-county, Arua district. The research aimed at the socioeconomic and demographic factors ...
Assessment of factors affecting profitability of smallholder sugarcane farmers: a case of Butembe county, Jinja district.
(Makerere University, 2023-09-08)
The purpose of the study was to assess the factors affecting profitability of smallholder
sugarcane farmers, a case of Butembe county, Jinja district. This was achieved by the
guidance of the following hypothesis, ...
Assessment of feed resources and feeding practices by smallholder farmers in Gamatimbei Village, Bulambuli District
(MAKERERE UNIVERSITY, 2024-09-20)
Agriculture is the backbone of Uganda’s economy; 95% of the small holder farming households
practice agriculture for both food and cash income. Livestock production takes a greater
percentage in agricultural production ...