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Assessing the impact of land fragmentation on food security in Kakanju Sub-county Bushenyi District
(Makerere University, 2019-10-07)
This study sought to contribute knowledge to evaluation of land fragmentation on food security with specific reference to Kakanju Sub County. The study was guided by the specific objectives as follows; To determine the ...
Analysis of the implications of disasters on food security in, Bududa district on the slopes of Mt. Elgon
(Makerere University, 2022-04-08)
In Uganda, the rate of disaster increases and food security decline is alarming yet food is known
to play an important role in the livelihoods of many people in the country. This survey conducted
from Bududa district in ...
Contribution of agroforestry to food security in Ntwetwe Sub-county, Kyankwanzi district
(Makerere University, 2019-08-17)
The role of agroforestry in supporting food and nutritional security has been widely recognized in especially rural parts of developing Countries. It is factual that, physical and economic accessibility to food is still ...
Adoption of agroforestry practices for food security and improved livelihoods: case study of Nangabo Sub County, Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2022-01)
This study assessed the adoption of agroforestry practices for food security and improved livelihoods in Nangabo sub county Wakiso District. The study examined and documented the agroforestry tree species and agricultural ...
Contributions of Agroforestry to household livelihood improvement in Mitooma sub-county, Mitooma district
(Makerere University, 2022-12)
While agroforestry practices are associated with many benefits that provide livelihoods to many
households, there is limited understanding of the contribution of agroforestry practices towards
household livelihood ...
Effects of sugarcane farming on household food insecurity in Namwiwa sub-county Kaliro district
(Makerere University, 2022-11-22)
The study was conducted to assess the effects of sugarcane farming on food insecurity on the people of Namwiwa sub-county, Kaliro district. Data was collected using questionnaires and field observations. The results show ...
Analysing the implications of rainfall variability on food security: a case study on small holder farmers in Ntungamo District South Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-10)
In many developing countries, rural livelihoods -agriculture is important for poverty alleviation and food security (Funge‐Smith & Bennett, 2019). However, as global temperatures continue to rise due to climate change, ...
Assessing the impact of rainfall variability on food security in Kapchorwa District
(Makerere University, 2023-10)
This research study aims to investigate the multifaceted impact of rainfall variability on food security. The study spans from 2000 to 2022, encompassing a substantial period to discern patterns and trends in rainfall ...
Effects of tobacco growing on household food insecurity in Paicho Sub-County, Gulu District
(Makerere University, 2023-08)
The study was conducted to assess the effects of tobacco farming on food insecurity on the people of Paicho sub-county, Gulu district. Data was collected using questionnaires and field observations. The results show that ...
Impacts of climate change on food security in Alero Subcounty Nwoya district.
(Openyrwot Samuel, 2023-11)
Climate change still remains the biggest threat to achieving food security in the world. Climate
change impacts on food security through affecting agriculture especially small holder farmers in
Africa who are very ...