School of Agricultural Sciences (SAS): Recent submissions
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The career preferences for undergraduate students at the school of agricultural sciences in Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2023-07)Over the past decades, it has been known that those who trained in agriculture (and agribusiness) avoid it as a career due to the fact that it is largely related to rural economies, where basic amenities and infrastructure ... -
Assessing the profitability of maize in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-10)Maize production and profitability among small scale farmers is significantly low in Uganda. The government and other research organizations for instance NARO have deliberately developed high yielding varieties like long ... -
The Variation in Nutrient Composition and yield of Grape Genotypes Grown in MUARIK.
(Makerere University, 2023-11-16)Grapes (Vitis vinifera L.) are the common grapevine from vitaceae family and a native to the Mediterranean region, central Europe and southwestern Asia (Gbejewoh et al., 2021). The study was about the variation in nutrient ... -
Profitability and post harvest losses associated with the Marketing of fresh beans in major markets in Kampala.
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Hass avocado production amongst small scale farmers: a case of Namayumba, Masuliita and Kakiri sub countities in Wakiso district.
(Makerere University, 2023-11-20)A study on Hass avocado production carried in three sub-counties of wakiso district (Namayumba, Masuliita and Kakiri) had the main objective; to assess farmers’ participation in Hass avocado growing and determining ... -
Effect of brokers on the efficiency of tomato markets in Kampala.
(Makerere University, 2024-01-09)Brokers play a big role in the tomato markets however their involvement has a number of effects on the efficiency of markets. This research aimed to assess the efficiency of tomato markets in Kampala, with a specific focus ... -
Impact of changing prices of cassava on its profitability among smallholder farmers of Vurra sub-county, Arua district.
(Makerere University, 2023-07-27)This research was about assessing the impact of changing prices of cassava on its profitability among smallholder farmers of Vurra sub-county, Arua district. The research aimed at the socioeconomic and demographic factors ... -
Effect of adoption of tobacco growing on the profitability of small holder farmers: a case of Kijomoro sub-county Maracha district
(Makerere University, 2023-08)This research was about assessing the effect of adoption of tobacco growing on the welfare of small holder farmers, a case of Kijomoro sub-county, Maracha district. The research aimed at the socioeconomic and demographic ... -
Characterization of nutrient composition of selected indigenous spider plant genotypes.
(Makerere University, 2023-11)pider plants (Cleome gynadra) are rich sources of essential nutrients and hold immense potential for addressing nutritional deficiencies in various populations. By determining the nutrient composition of different spider ... -
Access to improved social services by vanilla farmers in Ntenjeru subcounty, Mukono district.
(Makerere University, 2023-08)Vanilla is one of the recently adopted nontraditional cash crops in Uganda however, it faces a poverty of research and extension so as to address the pros and cons associated with it. Vanilla has exhibited a spontaneous ... -
Variation in nutrient contents of banana cultivars grown at Kabanyolo
(Makerere University, 2023)Productivity of the commonly grown cooking bananas in Uganda is low and is associated with poor soil fertility. A study was conducted at Kabanyolo to assess nutrient uptake by the cultivars (Mpologoma, Kibuzi and Kisansa) ... -
Preference, availability and accessibility of fish feeds within Wakiso District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023)In 2020, fisheries sub-sector contributed 2.3% to the national Gross Domestic Product and annual per capita consumption was estimated at about 10.1kg in 2022. However, a critical deficiency in accessing information on fish ... -
Assessment of fertility duration in hens after controlled mating and growth performance of resultant chicks.
(Makerere University, 2023)Fertility duration in laying indigenous hens after cock removal following mating and the growth performance of the resultant chicks was assessed. A total of 36 local hens selected from 4 districts of Uganda were divided ... -
The effect of post harvest handling on coffee production in Butuntumula sub-county, Luweero district.
(Makerere University, 2023-10-27)Coffee is one of the most important cash crops grown across the world and is a major source of export earnings and farmers are motivated to grow more coffee due to increasing demand globally. Roughly a third of the global ... -
Food safety practices and knowledge of street chicken vendors in Kampala urban and peri-urban areas.
(Makerere University, 2023-11-10)Street chicken vending offers consumers a convenient and affordable food option, making it a popular choice for quick meals. However, it can raise public health concerns arising from the food safety practices of the chicken ... -
Assessing returns on investment in the intensive management system of layer chicken production among farmers in Mukono district.
(Makerere University, 2023-08-01)Intensive management systems have been successfully employed in layer chicken production in other parts of the world, resulting in increased egg production and profitability and layer chicken production is a vital economic ... -
Examining the socio-economic factors affecting tea growing in Kyamuhunga sub-county, Bushenyi district.
(Makerere University, 2023-09-06)The study aimed at examining the factors affecting tea productivity in Kyamuhunga Sub County, Bushenyi district. The study applied both qualitative and quantitative approaches which included a population comprised farmers. ... -
Characteristics and preferences of organic products consumers in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023)The consumption of Organic products in Uganda has more than doubled post the 2020 Covid 19 pandemic in Uganda as consumers began to buy more organic foods as a preventive health measure (NOGAMU, 2022). According to the ... -
Value chain analysis in sugarcane production in Busanza subcounty, Kisoro sistrict.
(Makerere University, 2023-12)Recent developments in the sugarcane industry also demonstrate notable drops in water usage, making sugarcane ethanol one of the solutions with the lowest water footprint. The need to further improve the environmental ... -
Effectiveness of smartphone-based videos for training smallholder women maize farmers in Kwania district.
(Makerere University, 2023-10)Agriculture plays a pivotal role in Uganda’s economy, employing more than 70% of the workforce and contributing significantly to the country's GDP and export earnings. However, the agricultural sector faces numerous ...