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Constraints to organic pineapple production in Kayunga district
(Makerere University, 2021-01)
This study analyzed the factors that determine male and female farmers’ decisions to adopt organic agriculture in Kayunga district. In addition, the study aimed to identify the sources of motivations among male and female ...
Evaluation of Acholi white advanced crosses for groundnut rosette, leaf spot diseases and yield parameters
(Makerere University, 2021-01-20)
Landraces reflect the cultural identity of the people and this probably explains why some farmers in Uganda are still growing these landraces despite various options from recently released improved varieties. Groundnut ...
Consumer Demand and preferences of Pineapple Juice in Markets of Kampala City: A Case of Kalerwe and Nakawa Markets.
(Makerere University, 2021-04)
Pineapple (Ananas comosus) is a tropical fruit with exceptional juiciness, vibrant tropical flavors
and immense health benefits. Most countries produce the fruit primarily for fresh fruit markets and
the processing ...
Enhancement of seedling vigor of selected solanaceae and brassica seedlings using Trichoderma harzianum
(Makerere University, 2021-02)
An experiment was performed with commercial Trichoderma harzianum strains and sown in different growing media of peatmoss(PM), peatmoss with charcoal(PM+CD) dust, sterilized soil(SS) and unsterilized soil(USS) to test ...
Impacts of shocks on small and medium Agribusiness firms in Namuwongo Subcounty in Kampala district
(Makerere University, 2021-02)
Agribusiness firms are continuously affected by shocks, that have both immediate and long-term
effects. This special project research classifies the types of shocks, their effect of shocks on the
performance of small-scale ...
Assessment of the market performance of cassava along the value chain in Teso Region
(Makerere University, 2021-04)
Cassava is one of the most important food crops in Teso. It is traditionally utilized in many processed forms, the most common being chips and flour. Besides being a food crop, cassava is attracting more attention as a ...