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Contribution to livelihoods and perceived environmental costs of informal timber value chains among small-holder forestry farmers in the Albertine region of Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2021)
In Uganda, the contribution of small holder forestry to the livelihoods of local communities is not well understood. There is knowledge gap on the determinants of participation, contribution to livelihoods and impact on ...
Performance-evaluation of an integrated papyrus-bivalves mesocosms in cleansing aquaculture effluent
(Makerere University, 2021-05)
The contribution of fish farming to people’s socioeconomic wellbeing is central for achieving
sustainable development in developing countries. Nevertheless, intensive development of fish
farming generates socioeconomic ...
Economic evaluation of legume-finger millet rotations in Pallisa District
(Makerere University, 2021)
Finger millet (Eleusine coracana) is among the major food crops in Uganda but due to population pressure on land, soils have become exhausted leading to low productivity of millet. Legume-based soil fertility management ...
The influence of meteorological information on smallholder farmers’ knowledge, attitude and practices in the lake Victoria basin – Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-05-06)
Understanding people's knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) about meteorological information (Daily, seasonal weather forecasts, advisories and warnings) can bring about important coping and adaptation to climate ...
Influence of access to markets on investment in soil fertility management and conservation among potato farmers in the highlands of South-Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-04)
Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) is a major staple food crop and a source of household income in Eastern Africa, particularly the highland areas. Potato production systems are characterized by a spiral of nutrient depletion, ...
Combined inorganic and organic potassium inputs to mitigate fusarium wilt disease in potted apple bananas
(Makerere University, 2021-04)
Banana is a source of livelihood for smallholder poor rural farming communities in Uganda. Many banana cultivars are grown in Uganda. Apple banana is the most preferred dessert cultivar because of its short sweet compact ...
Participatory land use governance and livelihoods in Awoja Watershed, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-05)
This study examined the ways in which participation of local people in managing natural resources as an adaptation strategy affects the livelihoods of communities in Awoja watershed in Eastern Uganda. Specifically, the ...
Temporal changes in diet of Budongo Forest Chimpanzees
(Makerere University, 2021-12-10)
Chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) are primates well known for performing ecological roles such as
dispersal. Their populations are however dwindling where they exist and this is largely attributed to
food availability. Since ...
Assessment of aflatoxin exposure among mothers (15-49 years) and children (6-59 months) in Rubaga and Nakawa Divisions of Kampala Capital City
(Makerere University, 2021)
Aflatoxins are food contaminants that affect mostly cereals and legumes that are poorly handled and stored at high temperature and humidity. Aflatoxins are highly potent group 1 hepatocarcinogenic, teratogenic, mutagenic, ...
Nutrition education intervention to improve snacking patterns of high school adolescents residing in hostels in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2021-08-23)
Introduction: Adolescents’ diets are often nutritionally inadequate; possibly because of choosing snacks which contain a lot of calories especially with more sugar and fat and with less micronutrients. Objective: To examine ...