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Assessing the effects of agricultural extension services on input use and maize productivity in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2022-11-18)
The main purpose of this research was to ascertain the effects of extension
services on input use and maize productivity in Uganda. In doing so the study
looked at the dependent variable and independent variables.The ...
Impact of maize based intercrop systems on soil physiochemical properties
(Makerere University, 2019-11-11)
Low crop yields in the Eastern parts of Uganda have been attributed to, among other factors, low soil fertility. The adoption of integrated soil fertility management technologies such as maize-legume intercropping system ...
Adoption of improved pre-harvest agricultural technology by small-holder maize farmers in Palaro sub-county, Gulu district
(Makerere University, 2019-11-11)
The purpose of this study was to examine adoption of improved pre-harvest agricultural technology by small-holder maize farmers in Palaro sub county, Gulu district. The following study objectives guided the study: to ...
Effect of different levels of biochar, cattle manure and NPK fertilizer combinations on maize yields in Bbamba-Kiteezi Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2019-08)
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 high ...
Profitability of maize production in Kapchorwa district, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-09)
Maize plays an important role in the livelihoods of most people of Kapchorwa district. It is a staple food crop in the district and an important source of income to the people. Thepurpose of the study was to determine ...
Constraints to maize production in Kamuli district, Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021)
Maize is the most important food security crop in Uganda. The crop is cultivated by 49% of agricultural households and has replaced others like millet, matoke and cassava as staple in many regions of the country. However, ...
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 Marketing of Maize in Lwengo District
(Makerere University, 2021-02)
The role of saving and credit cooperatives in improving the production of maize among small scale farmers in Mukono district
(Makerere University, 2021)
The study was carried out to assess the role of saving and credit cooperatives in improving the production of maize among small scale farmers in Mukono district. The main objective of the study was to evaluate the role of ...
Determinants of maize crop yield in Kagadi district in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-04)
The main objective of this study is to analyze the determinants of maize yield in Uganda, focusing on Kagadi district. The specific objectives were: To describe the socio-economic characteristics of the maize producers in ...