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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 ... -
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 ... -
Assessment of nutrition health information systems and quality reporting in rural Agago District health facilities
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2024-09)Health centres have faced challenges in timely inputting nutrition data into the Nutrition Health Information System, resulting in inconsistent and poor-quality reports. These inconsistencies lead to incomplete and ... -
Livelihood strategies and the conservation of shea butter tree
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2016-07)This study sought to examine the influence of livelihood strategies towards the conservation of Shea butter tree in Lira Palwo, Agago District. The influence of the changes in livelihood strategies seemed to have a big ... -
Assessing the effect of conservation farming on coffee production in Sheema South Constituency, Sheema District South Western Uganda
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2021-04-01)Conservation agriculture (CA) is based on three principles: minimum soil disturbance, maintaining a soil cover through mulching with crop residues or planting cover crops, and practicing crop rotations. CA is practiced in ... -
Effectiveness of agricultural extension services among smallholder farmers in Hoima District
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2019-10-01)This study assessed the effectiveness of agricultural extension services among smallholder farmers inHoima District. The specific objectives of this study were: I) To determine the contribution of agricultural extension ... -
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 ... -
Effect of jack bean (canavalia enformis) green manure on maize growth and yield
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2019-09-01)This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of jack bean green manure on the growth and yield of maize. The experiments were set up in two locations using a Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with four treatments: ... -
Evaluating the potential of luring pheidole megacephala using food baits to manage xylosandrus compactus in Uganda
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2016-06-01)The black coffee twig borer (BCTB ) Xylosandrus compactus (Eichhoff) is an economically important pest of Robusta coffee in Uganda. In this study, the predatory ant, Pheidole megacephala, was evaluated for potential ... -
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 ...
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