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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 ... -
Characterization of the poultry production system among the smallholder farmers in Pader district
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2018-07)The study set to characterize the poultry production system among smallholder farmers in Pader with focus on the management practices employed by farmers, social economic contributions enjoyed, major challenges faced and ... -
Field abundance of serangium parcesetosum (col., coccinellidae): a predator of cassava whitefly (hom, aleyrodidae) in two cassava growing agro-ecological zones of Uganda
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2018-07)The whitefly, Bemisia tabaci, is a major pest of cassava in Africa where it causes direct feeding damage on the leaves and indirectly through sooty mould production. This pest is also a vector of cassava mosaic ... -
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 ... -
Socio-economic factors affecting women’s involvement in coffee production in Kirumba Sub-county, Rakai district, Uganda
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2016-08-01)The study examined the social economic factors affecting women involvement in coffee production in Kirumba Sub-county Rakai District. Data was collected using structured questionnaire, focus group discussion, documentary ... -
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 ... -
Adoption of climate smart technologies by selected smallholder farmers of kigorobya and buseruka sub counties in Hoima district
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2018-09)The study sought to investigate the adoption of climate smart technologies among selected smallholder farmers in Buseruka and Kigorobya sub-counties in Hoima district. The study had three objectives; evaluating the impacts ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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; ...
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