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Small Holder Farmers Perceptions towards Maize Stover Packs in Controlling Post-Harvest Losses in Kamuli District
(Makerere University, 2022-05-11)
Maize stover consists of the residues of maize (zea mays) plants grown for grain and left in the field following the harvest. It included stalks, leaves, husks and cobs. Because the amount of maize dry matter left on the ...
How has COVID-19 pandemic influenced the trends and changes of agricultural foods and dietary choices of Ugandans?
(Makerere University, 2022-04-25)
The study was undertaken to understand hiw the COVID-19 pandemic has influenced the trends and changes of agricultural foods and dietary choices. The study was aided by 4 specific objectives; determining the influence of ...
Soil water changes and storage during the dry season in a banana field in response to different cultural practices
(Makerere University, 2022-04)
Acceptance of Biodegradable Stoverpack among Retailers, Wholesalers, Processors and Consumers of Agricultural Products in Kampala and Wakiso Districts
(Makerere University, 2022-05-11)
The biodegradable stover packs caters for reduced post harvest losses, improved shelf life for food products and prevent food spoilage as well as increased incomes for consumers, processors and traders.
The study focused ...
Efficacy of naturally occurring kaolin and sulfur in the management of tomato insect pests and fungal diseases
(Makerere University, 2022-04)
Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L) is the most cultivated horticultural crop in Uganda whose
production is extending to peri-urban areas. However, its production is constrained by several
biotic factors notably pests and ...
Efficacy of insecticides from different chemical groups for control of soybean insect pests
(Makerere University, 2022-04)
Soybean is the world’s most important vegetable oil crop with approximately 20% oil content
and 40% protein. Soybean yields in Uganda have remained low over the years despite
the increasing area under soybean production. ...
Effect of phosphorus fertilizer application on the growth traits and grain yield of cowpea
(Makerere University, 2022-04)
Phosphorus is one of the major essential nutrient elements required in adequate quantity in
available form for proper growth and development of crops. However, phosphorus is one of the
most limiting nutrient elements in ...
Factors Affecting Maize out Growers’ Productivity in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-04-25)
Maize production caters for the increased demand of food and feeds of both animal and human consumption. Shortages in maize production have caused increased hunger, increased prices of maize related products such as flour. ...
Factors influencing adoption of agricultural insurance as a climate change adaptation strategy by cattle producers in the cattle corridor of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-03-30)
Enrollment by farmers for agricultural insurance in cattle corridor is still very low despite the potential of agricultural insurance as a climate change adaptation strategy. This study aimed at enhancing resilience of ...
Characterising local and improved varieties of okra for agronomic performance in central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022)
n Uganda, okra production has largely been based on landraces but the productivity of these
landraces is poor, making the crop less profitable for farmers. In the recent past however,
improved okra varieties have been ...