Browsing College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) by Subject "Maize production"
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Effect of legume companion cropping on fall Armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) incidence and damage on maize in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-05-06)Maize production in Africa has always been constrained by biotic and abiotic stresses. However, the recent outbreak of fall armyworm (FAW) (Spodoptera frugiperda) has escalated the problem of low maize crop performance. ... -
Fusarium and fumonisin contamination of maize produced in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2012-05)Maize (Zea mays L.) is a staple food for many Ugandans. During production and storage, the crop may be colonised by Fusarium species which may produce fumonisins that are associated with several animal and human illnesses. ... -
Land suitability analysis for banana and maize under changing climate in Mbale and Nakaseke districts, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019)Smallholder farmers in Mbale and Nakaseke districts, like in the rest of Uganda, continue to grow crops anywhere without paying attention to the soil and climate conditions. Traditional management practices for banana and ... -
Market participation and profitability of maize production by smallholder farmers in Masindi and Hoima Districts of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022)Maize production is a strategic enterprise in Uganda because of its increasing contribution to household incomes, foreign exchange and food security. The crop is increasingly becoming a staple food for many people especially ... -
Performance evaluation and optimization of the maize shelling operation of the multi-purpose farm vehicle
(Makerere University, 2018-12)In Uganda, maize post-harvest losses stand at 30% due to poor drying, poor storage and poor shelling techniques amongst other challenges of which shelling stands out as the biggest challenge. Hence the multi-purpose vehicle ...