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Effect of weed control strategies on weed management and maize performance.
(Makerere University, 2022-04-25)
Weeds are among the major production constraints of maize globally. Farmers in Uganda
predominantly depend on conventional tillage and they are not aware of alternative means of
controlling weeds. Therefore the main ...
Analysis of Economic Losses in Piggery Farming due to African Swine Fever outbreaks: A case study on Bululu Sub County, Kalaki District
(Makerere University, 2022-04-26)
Piggery farming is one of the most productive enterprise which ensure constant inflow of income for the farmers and revenue for the country. It also employs thousands of youths in the country. However, piggery farming is ...
Effect of basin irrigation system on soil physio-chemical properties under fertilized and unfertilized lowland rice in Tochi irrigation scheme
(Makerere University, 2022-04-13)
Irrigation practices often impact soil properties and other parameters negatively and this could be as result of irrigation method of application, water quality and nature of scheme soil. There is limited information about ...
The effect of split application of NPK on angular leaf spot disease severity and grain yield of common beans
(Makerere University, 2022-04)
Common beans are one of the most important cash crops as well as a staple food for the majority of farmers and consumers. In Uganda, bean production is constrained by biotic and abiotic factors, among the biotic factors ...
Characterizing avocado oil from different cultivars, in comparison with available commercial oils
(Makerere University, 2022-04)
Avocado oil demand is relatively increasing in the market due to its nutritive taste, health benefit, and industrial application. A study on the characterization of the local avocado oil was conducted in order to compare ...
Effect of farmers attitude to agriculture on agronomic management of banana plantations in Bunyangabu, Isingirio and Nakaseke districts
(Makerere University, 2022-02)
Banana yields in Uganda remain low despite the availability of appropriate technologies and
their dissemination through various government programmes and projects. One of the major
reasons to this might be farmers‟ ...
Effect of different land use types on nutrient distribution across soil depth in the Busega wetland
(Makerere University, 2022-04-27)
This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of different land use types on nutrient distribution across soil depth in Busega wetland. The sites where this study was conducted had been under annual and perennial cropping ...
Price risk management among tomato producers in Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2022-04)
Agriculture contributes 22.5% of Uganda’s GDP but its growth rate is below the average GDP
growth as a result of different risks and uncertainties. Horticultural crops such as tomatoes are high value crops that have wide ...
Determination of the effect of shelf life enhancers on the physio-chemical properties of fresh avocado fruits
(Makerere University, 2022-04)
Waxing and calcium carbonate are among the improved post-harvest treatments currently available on market. Others include; Pre-packaging, Packaging, Cold chain Storage, Hot water, Low-density polyethylene and Corn starch ...
The role of mobile phone short message service (SMS) in the provision of agricultural extension services: the case of Momulimisa in Lira district
(Makerere University, 2022-04)
Agricultural extension as a service to farming communities remains critical in enhancing agricultural productivity. However, the current extension system in Uganda is generally characterized by ineffective face to face ...