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Effect of foliar fertilizers on tomato (Lycospersicon esculentum Mill) yield on a Kamuli Ferrallisol
(Makerere University, 2018-11)
ABSTRACT
Tomato (Lycoperscon esculentum M) is an important vegetable crop to rural farmers in
Uganda. Its productivity is highly limited by poor soil fertility. A field experiment was
conducted to evaluate the effect ...
Land use and soil conservation practices used by farmers in Suam sub county, Bukwo district.
(Makerere University, 2018-10)
ABSTRACT
This is a special project report of a research study carried out in Suam Sub County, Bukwo district, Uganda. The purpose of study was to find out the land use activities and soil conservation practices used by ...
Urban River Pollution: A Case Study of River Mpanga in Fortportal City, Kabarole District
(Makerere University, 2018-08-21)
Water quality is needed to maintain the integrity of a river system and depends on the preservation of natural (chemical and biological) conditions of the water and the surrounding environment. Unsustainable use and pollution ...
The role of agricultural extension services in ensuring food security: A case study of plantain farmers in Nyakaina village- Ntungamo district
(Makerere University, 2018-11-28)
The purpose of this study was to determine the contribution of agricultural extension services on household food security in plantain farmers in Nyakaina village, Ntungamo district, Western Uganda. The specific objectives ...
Determinants of profit levels attained by banana farmers in Kyeizooba sub-county in Bushenyi district
(Makere University, 2018-11-20)
The study assessed determinants of profitability attained by farmers in Kyeizooba Sub county in Bushenyi District, was carried out in the three parishes that is Rutooma, Kitwe and Kararo in Kyeizooba Sub county Bushenyi ...
Assessing the effectiveness of the Drainage System in Kalerwe, Kawempe Division, Kampala
(Makerere University, 2018-08-18)
Floods are a big problem in the low lying areas of Kampala such as Kalerwe and Bwaise which leads to loss of lives, increases disease incidences and destruction of properties. The effectiveness of the drainage channels to ...
Evaluating the nutritive value of sorghum Stover, with graded levels of Rhodes grass hay
(Makerere University, 2018-08)
This study was conducted to assess the nutritive value of the sorghum Stover when mixed with a less fibrous Chloris gayana, which is also highly abundant in the Uganda. Dairy farmers often suffer
from scarcity of the ...
An assessment of pests and disease management on cocoa production in Busaru sub-county, Bundbugyo district
(Makerere University, 2018-11)
Pests and disease management are one of the major problems farmers in Busaru face due to the impacts of pests and disease infestation which has led to a drop in Busaru’s cocoa production. This study assessed pests and ...
Farmer’s attitude towards governance in producer organizations in Lwebitakuli Sub-County Sembabule District.
(Makerere University., 2018-09)
Uganda is one of those countries with a long history of such farmer groups and these groups
remain central to the agriculture transformation process. Northern Uganda had the highest
percentage of membership to farmer ...
Evaluation of accuracy and precision of farmer reported field area using a mobile device application in three agro-ecological zones of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018)
This study focuses on improving estimation of harvested area, a key term in estimation of yield, which guides most evaluation of improved practices and optimization of resource allocation. It validates the accuracy and ...