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Assessment of Tsetse Fly invasion on social ecological resilience of the people of Northern Karamoja
(Makerere University, 2019-03-13)
Tsetse flies remain a vector of significance whose distribution and prevalence through historical times has affected the social ecological resilience of communities in Uganda. There is a dearth of information regarding its ...
Role of seed and aphid vectors in proliferation of tomato virus diseases on small holder farms in Kasese District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-05)
In Uganda, tomato productivity is very low due to poor agronomic practices, lack of improved varieties and damage caused by insect pests and diseases. Studies to evaluate factors influencing the increasing incidence of ...
Genetic diversity and genotype × environment interaction of advanced elite soybean genotypes in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-12)
Soybean is an important food and cash crop in Uganda. Despite its importance, soybean production is highly affected by ever-changing biotic and abiotic stresses. The main objective of this study was to enhance soybean ...
Non-timber forest products markets: actors and income determinants
(2019-01)
Trade in non-timber forest products (NTFP) is important in enhancing livelihoods of communities adjacent to forests. However, knowledge about actors and NTFP income determinants in Uganda is scanty. Yet this information ...
Cooperative membership and effect on profit efficiency of coffee farmers in Kirimiro Region, Burundi
(2019-10-24)
Before liberalization, the whole value chain of coffee was controlled by the government. Government of Burundi was managing all activities from production to marketing through the washing management societies. When the ...
Land use/cover change and pollution loadings into Kiha River Watershed Hoima District, Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-07)
This study was carried out to i) determine the trend in land use/cover change in Kiha River Watershed (KRW) between 1986 and 2014. ii) determine the variation of pollution loads (TP, TN, TSS) from River Kiha to Lake Albert; ...
Economic viability and acceptability of Sweetpotato silage based diet as pig feed by smallholder farmers in Uganda: a case of Kamuli and Masaka districts
(Makerere University, 2019-11)
This study assessed the economic viability and acceptability of sweetpotato silage-based diet as pig feed by smallholder farmers in Uganda. This was achieved by first conducting a baseline survey to estimate sweetpotato ...
Diversity and distribution of butterflies in Lake Opeta Wetland System, Kumi District
(2019-11-27)
Habitat degradation poses a great threat to biodiversity conservation. Understanding how different butterfly species respond to habitat degradation is a necessary step towards the development of effective measures to enhance ...
Impact of Climate Variability and Change on Irish Potato Production in Kigezi Highlands of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-10)
East Africa has seen a warming trend of about 0.5 ºC and has become wetter on average by around 10-20% over the past years. Crop production tends to decline with rising temperatures, erratic and uncertain rainfall regimes. ...
Unraveling Critical Factors for a Responsive University-Farming Community Engagement in Uganda: Insights from Two Outreach Projects at the School of Agricultural Sciences, Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2019-10)
Universities are criticized for focusing on academic and research roles with minimal impact on communities. In attempt to be more responsive for impact, the School of Agricultural Sciences (SAS), Makerere University piloted ...