Faculty of Agriculture: Recent submissions
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To evaluate the effect of selected social economic factors on sweet potato vine conservation methods adopted by the farmers of Koro sub-county, Gulu district
(2017-08-01)This research focused on examining the effect of selected social-economic factors on sweet potatoes vine conservation methods adopted by the farmers of Koro Sub- County, Gulu district. The study used a cross sectional ... -
To evaluate the effect of selected social economic factors on sweet potato vine conservation methods adopted by the farmers of Koro sub-county, Gulu district
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2017-08-01)This research focused on examining the effect of selected social-economic factors on sweet potatoes vine conservation methods adopted by the farmers of Koro Sub- County, Gulu district. The study used a cross sectional ... -
Effects of school clubs on psychosocial well-being of Secondary school going learners
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2024-09)Whereas many school clubs have been established among schools in Uganda‟s refugee settlements over the years. There has been limited evidence on the effect of school clubs on Psychosocial well-being of refugee adolescents, ... -
Effect of taxation on the performance of selected small and medium-scale enterprises
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2025-09-01)This study examined the effect of Taxation on the Performance of Selected Small and Medium Scale Enterprises in Nakawa Division, Kampala District, with the aim of generating evidence to inform tax policy design and ... -
Effect of taxation on the performance of selected small and medium-scale enterprises; case study of Nakawa division.
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2025-09-01)This study examined the effect of Taxation on the Performance of Selected Small and Medium Scale Enterprises in Nakawa Division, Kampala District, with the aim of generating evidence to inform tax policy design and ... -
Influence of stakeholder engagement on gender-based violence a mong refugee populations in Uganda
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2024-09)The Government of Uganda together with other development partners put in place legal frameworks, policies and programmes aimed at averting Gender Based Violence (GBV) not only in the refugee populations but in the entire ... -
Assessing the effect of financial inclusion interventions on the development of agroecological innovations by farmer innovators in central Uganda.
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2025-09-01)This study investigated the effects of financial inclusion interventions on the development of agroecological innovations in Central Uganda, with a focus on farmer innovators engaged in creating organic agricultural ... -
Assessment of the socioeconomic factors influencing the adoption of integrated pest management practices among tomato farmers in Amuru District
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2025-09-01)This study assessed the socioeconomic factors influencing adoption of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices among tomato farmers in Amuru District, Uganda. Specifically, it examined the level of adoption of IPM ... -
Comparative assessment of the effectiveness of pics and polythene bags in reducing post-harvest losses of green gram: case study Magoro subcounty, Katakwi district
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2025-08-01)In rural Uganda, post-harvest losses remain a major challenge, especially in Magoro Subcounty, Katakwi District, where improper storage, poor handling, and pests reduce crop quality and quantity. Green gram, a key crop ... -
Socio economic factors for orange fleshed sweet potato adoption in the small holder farming sector Northern
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2025-09-01)Background: The introduction of the improved Orange fleshed sweet potato (OFSP) into the smallholder farming sector was predicated on the premise that the types are important due to their nutritional benefits, are ... -
Risks undertaken by farmers who use Biorationals in banana production
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2024-09)Bananas (Musa spp.) are among the most important food crops in Uganda; however, banana production is declining, primarily due to pests such as banana weevil (Cosmopolites sordidus) and banana bacterial wilt (BBW). These ... -
Contribution of farmer managed natural regeneration on maize productivity among farmers, Kakumiro
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2024-09)The study was limited to examining concept of farmer managed natural regeneration of tree species richness and tree species evenness together with farmer perceptions on maize yield, quality and stimulated growth. A sample ... -
Effects of rain-fed cropland on sorghum productivity among smallholder farmers
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2024-09)Sorghum is a critical food security crop in sub-humid and semi-arid regions of Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, and Latin America. In Uganda, it ranks second behind maize as a staple food, particularly in the north where it ... -
Assessing the effect of selected sustainable farming practices on the socioeconomic wellbeing of smallholder farmers in Mpigi District
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2024-09)The study aimed to investigate the effect of sustainable farming practices on the socioeconomic wellbeing of smallholder farmers in Buwama sub-county, Mpigi district. The specific objectives were: to identify the SFPs ... -
Effects of climate change on Coffee Production in Tanzania
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2024-09)This study, conducted in the Kigoma district of Tanzania, aimed to assess the effects of climate change on coffee production, a critical economic and agricultural activity in the region. Utilizing a sample size of 384 ... -
Evaluating the factors influencing the adoption of improved cassava varieties among smallholder farmers in Kasese District
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2024-09)The study evaluated the factors influencing the adoption of improved cassava varieties among smallholder farmers in Maliba Sub County Kasese District. The literatures reviewed indicated that the adoption rate of improved ... -
Assessing the forest cover change and economic values of non-timber forest products: a case study of Kasyoha-Kitomi forest reserve in western Uganda.
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2025-09-01)The main purpose of this study was to assess the forest cover change and economic values of non-timber forest products around Kasyoha-Kitomi Forest Reserve in Western Uganda. Specifically, this study aimed to; (i) ... -
Evaluation of farmers’ awareness levels and coping mechanisms to coffee red blister disease, case study of Mityana district.
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2025-09-01)A survey was conducted to evaluate farmers’ awareness levels and coping mechanisms to coffee red blister disease in Mityana district. The survey was conducted in five different sub-counties including; Bulera, Kalangaalo, ... -
Assessing the impact of circular economy initiatives on climate change adaptation in agricultural practices among refugees, case study of Imvepi settlement, Terego district.
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2025-09-01)This study investigates the impact of Circular Economy Initiatives (CEI) on Climate Change Adaptation (CCA) in agricultural practices among refugees in Imvepi Settlement, Terego District, Uganda. Refugee populations ... -
Effectiveness of selected botanical plant extracts on managing termites, macrotermes bellicosus
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2024-09)The study assessed the effectiveness of selected plant extracts in managing termites (Macrotermes bellicosus) under laboratory conditions. The study specific objectives included; to identify the phyto chemicals present ...
