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Enhancing group sustainability and innovativeness of youth in agriculture : a comparison of government and non-government interventions in mid-western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022)
Whereas agriculture presents the highest potential to employ the bulging youth population in Uganda and other developing countries, there is a growing dislike for agriculture among the youth albeit the challenges they face ...
Assessment of the effect of climate smart agriculture adoption on household food security in Nakasongola district, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-05)
Under climate variability and change situation, Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) has been proposed as a strategic response action that has potential to achieve triple objectives of increasing agricultural productivity and ...
Determinants of transfer of training in agronomic and post-harvest practices among small holder farmers
(Makerere University, 2018-12-19)
Training is a critical investment if performance in any endeavour is to improve. However, training with no application will affect the achievement of such a goal especially in the field of agriculture. A study was conducted ...
Supervised agricultural experience projects and the transfer of learning in the primary school agriculture curriculum
(Makerere University, 2011-10)
Education systems in Africa often lack life skills that link with rural communities and arguments about vocationalizing curricula remain mixed. Primary School Agriculture (PSA) has been taught as a fully fledged subject ...
Drivers of youth participation in groundnut value chains in Tororo and Nwoya Districts, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-09)
The agriculture sector remains the backbone of the Ugandan economy. It presents employment opportunities for the youth and yet it remains unattractive to the youth. This is because they prefer service sector jobs to farming ...