Master of Science in Agro-Ecology (Dissertations)
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Farmers’ awareness and pesticides residual levels in water among smallholder vegetable farms in Kabarole district western Uganda
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2021-03-31)This study assessed farmer’s awareness and the residual effect/ levels of pesticides used among smallholder vegetable farmers in south western Uganda. Pesticide use became a common practice by most farmers in Uganda ... -
Assessment of community participation in waste management: case study Katabi town council, Wakiso district, Uganda
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2019-09-01)Globally, communities in both urban and rural areas are seriously facing the problems of waste management in term of collection, transportation and disposal. This is due to low community’s participation in developing ... -
Effects of water pollutants on wetlands and fishery resources: case study Kirinya and Wanyange wetlands of lake Victoria
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2021-04-19)Pollution is the biggest killer in developing countries with contaminated air, water, and soil claiming millions of lives every year. However, its impact on fish and fisheries resources in Uganda has not been ascertained. ... -
Disease prevalence and shade tree diversity in smallholder cocoa farms: case study Bundibugyo district, Western Uganda
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2021-03-30)The study aimed at assessing the impact of different cocoa Agro forestry systems on disease prevalence and yield on small holder farmers in Bundibugyo district. The specific objectives of the study were to compare the ... -
Effect of tillage practice on growth and yield of maize
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2019-07-01)The study aimed at evaluating the effect of tillage practice on vegetative growth and yield of maize and was guided by the following objectives; to evaluate the effect of tillage practice on vegetative growth of maize, ... -
Pasture Management Practices On Individually Owned Grazing Land
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2019-09-01)This study examined pasture management practices on individually owned grazing land in Kakuuto county - Kyotera district –Uganda. The general objective was to establish pasture management practices and cattle productivity ... -
Assessment of utilization of wild edible plants and their contribution to the livelihoods of rural communities; case study: Koro sub-county, Omoro district
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2021-04-01)Wild edible plants are important food supplements which reduce vulnerability to food insecurity especially in times of food shortage in Uganda. However, limited information is available on knowledge and their use in ... -
Towards optimizing coffee-banana Agro-forestry cropping systems for management of biotic stresses in the mid-eastern coffee growing region of Uganda.
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2016-10)This study aimed at (i) assessing farmers’ knowledge and their coping mechanisms in managing the biotic constraints, (ii) identifying the biotic constraints within coffee-banana agro-forestry systems in the Mid-eastern ... -
Effect of climate-smart technologies on smallholder farmers’ resilience to climate change
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2018-02)The study examined the Effect of Climate Smart Technologies on Small Holder Farmers’ Resilience to Climate Change in Nakaseke District in Uganda. A descriptive cross sectional survey design was adopted where both ... -
An assessment of food availability and access at household level in Busongora county north, Kasese district
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2018-10)This study was about food availability and access at household level in Busongora County North, Kasese District; evaluating the relationship between household participation in agriculture and food availability and ... -
Assessing perceptions associated with agrochemical use on food production among smallholder farmers in Kiboga District :
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2016-08)The study was conducted to examine the perceptions associated with use of agrochemicals on food production in Kibiga Sub-County. The study was guided by the following objectives: to determine the farmers’ knowledge, ... -
An assessment of wetland ecosystem degradation in Bussi Island Wakiso district
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2015-08)The study assessed wetland ecosystem degradation in Bussi Island Wakiso district. Specifically the study assessed people’s knowledge of wetland ecosystem conservation in Bussi islands and investigated people’s beliefs ... -
Assessing farmers’ adoption of agro forestry on customary land
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2018-10)This work was conducted to assess the farmer‟s adoption of agro forestry on customary land a case of Orom Sub-County-Kitgum District. Agro forestry is a major sustainable land use that can deliver multiple contributions ... -
The role of social-economic and political factors in adoption of tissue culture banana technology amongst smallholder farmers in Uganda
(Uganda Martyrs University,, 2018-10)Banana (Musa spp) is an important starchy food and cash crop in Uganda with potential for food and livelihood security. However, it is under threat of reduced productivity and sustainability with the actual banana ... -
Performance of indigenous tomato accessions from Lake Victoria Crescent
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2018-09-01)A study to access the performance of indigenous tomato accessions from Lake Victoria crescent was conducted with objectives to evaluate the growth characteristics red and yellow indigenous tomato; to compare the yield ... -
Assessing the effect of Bambara nuts production on food security in Buikwe district
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2017-02)The general objective of the study was to examine the effect of Bambara nuts production on food security in Buikwe district using a case study of Nyenga Sub County. The study was guided by the following specific ... -
Assessing the contribution of backyard gardening to food availability
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2018-10)Abstract The study assessed the contribution of backyard gardening towards food availability in Nabigasa Sub County. The purpose of the study was to evaluate if backyard gardening has had any positive contribution ... -
Managing agronomic constraints to enhance performance of coffee and bananas in coffee-banana agro-forestry systems
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2016-10-01)Coffee and bananas are major cash and food crops respectively for many smallholder farmers in Uganda. These two crops can be grown as a sole crop although there is a tendency to intercrop the two. Production of both crops ... -
Threats to indigenous knowledge in improving agricultural productivity in crop production
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2018-10)The study was conducted in Kabasekende Sub- County, Kibaale District to examine the threats to indigenous knowledge in improving agricultural productivity in crop production. The specific objectives of the study were; ... -
Determination of insecticidal and seed protective properties of pawpaw extracts against bean weevils (acanthoscelides obtectus) in storage
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2018-09)The study was an experiment carried out at the Nutrition and Bio-analytical laboratory at NaCRRI, Uganda from November 2016 to October 2017. The aim of the study was to investigate the efficacy of pawpaw leaf powder ...
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