Browsing College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) by Subject "Soil conservation"
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Bamboo for soil improvement and alternative household income among communities living along the slopes of Mt. Elgon, Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022)In contrast to exploitation and utilization of many plant species, bamboo remains one of the region’s valuable underutilized resources. In Uganda, bamboo is still sold with any value addition which has increased the rate ... -
Effect of access to market of agricultural commodities on soil and water conservation investment in Sebei Sub Region, Eastern Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2013)Soil and water conservation (SWC) investments cannot be undertaken in isolation from development dimensions that frame the livelihood strategies of households in a specific area. A study was conducted in Kapchorwa and Bukwo ... -
The effect of soil and water conservation measures on selected soil properties in Nyamasoga landscape, Buliisa District
(MBABAZI EMILY SHANTAL, 2022-10-26)Soil erosion is a human induced type of land degradation and is among the foremost causes of loss of valuable soil nutrients, which in turn affects land/soil productivity. To limit this problem soil and water conservation ... -
Efforts by small-scale farmers to maintain soil fertility and their impacts on soil properties, Luwero District, Uganda
(The Haworth Press, 2006)Low soil fertility remains a major reason for rural poverty in sub-Saharan Africa. In light of the need to set priorities and formulate development policies, this study investigates efforts by farmers in central Uganda to ... -
Impact of adoption lag of soil and water conservation practices on crop productivity in Sio-Malaba Malakisi basin of Kenya-Uganda border
(Makerere University, 2021-02-15)The increasing need to feed the highly growing population has significantly led to land degradation, resulting in a substantial reduction of soil and crop productivity. If expected future food demand is to be met, global ... -
Land resource degradation and poor farming community in South-Eastern Uganda
(Green World Foundation (GWF), 2009-11)This paper examines the effect of soil conservation practices and household characteristics to poverty levels among the farming community in South Eastern Uganda. Using random sampling method, 120 respondents from the ... -
Management and conservation of preferred agroforestry species in Wakiso District
(Makerere University., 2016-10)Agroforestry systems offer great potential to sustainable food production, soil improvement and poverty reduction among small scale farmers in Uganda. However, their management is critically low due to lack of sufficient ... -
Site specific soil conservation strategies around Mt. Elgon National Park, Eastern Uganda
(Medwell Journals, 2007)This study investigates the site specific soil conservation strategies adopted by farmers to control land degradation around Mt. Elgon National Park, Uganda. Primary data were obtained through household survey conducted ...