College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES): Recent submissions
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Willingness of households in Wakiso District to pay more for improved water supply
(Makerere University, 2018)The study assessed the willingness of households in Wakiso District to pay more for improved water supply using a case study of Makindye Ssabagabo Municipality. Three specific objectives were used to guide the study and ... -
Management systems and location effects on growth and carcass traits of kuroiler and local chickens
(Makerere University, 2015-01)This study was conducted to assess the influence of management systems and location on performance of Kuroiler and Local chickens. Initially, a survey using a standard questionnaire was done to characterize local chicken ... -
Determinants of technical efficiency of cocoa production in Liberia. A case of Lofa and Nimba Counties, Liberia
(Makerere University, 2016-01)This study presents the use of a stochastic frontier production function to examine the Technical efficiency of cocoa production in Liberia. The study draws on data from a field survey administered to 303 smallholder cocoa ... -
Effects of food aid on the nutrition adequacy of persons living with HIV/AIDS in Tororo, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018-08)Despite tremendous advances in HIV care and increased funding for treatment, morbidity and mortality from HIV/AIDS remains unacceptably high in developing countries. Food-based approaches, such as food aid ration, have ... -
Performance and inheritance patterns of storage root yield traits in the new Kawogo X Beauregard sweet potato cross in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2017-05)Performance and inheritance pattern of storage root yield related traits in the ‘New Kawogo’ x ‘Beauregard’ is crucial in genetic sweetpotato improvement in this population. This study was conducted to i) evaluate the ... -
Mixed cropping systems for sustainable domestic food supply of the smallholder farming communities in Nakasongola District, Central Uganda
(Online Science Publishing, 2018-07-31)Poverty alleviation and food security are the most important national priorities in Uganda. Development of agricultural technologies to improve rural livelihood through sustainable increase in production on crop, animal, ... -
Gender based factors influencing farmer participation in marketing of climbing beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) in Kabale District South Western Uganda
Although beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) are known as a women’s crop, women still receive limited financial benefits and control over the incomes from their efforts. This study was conducted in Kabale District to establish ... -
Biophysical and socio-economic factors that determine the performance of community forestry projects: perspectives from Mayuge and Mutai Plantation Forest Reserves, Eastern Uganda
(Online Science Publishing, 2018-06-29)This paper investigates the socioeconomic factors that determine the performance of community forestry projects in Uganda. The socioeconomic analysis was done to evaluate the relationship between community participation ... -
Viability analysis of dairy farming enterprises in Ntungamo District. A case of productivity and profitability estimation
(Makerere University, 2016-10)A cross sectional study on the viability of dairy farm enterprises was conducted in Ntungamo district. A total of 174 farmers whose dairy enterprises had existed for at least one year, were interviewed by use of a ... -
Determinants of adoption of improved soybean varieties among smallholder farmers in Eastern Uganda
(2017-12)Improved soybean varieties were introduced by Africa 2000 Network Uganda (A2N) project (Improving Smallholder Productivity and Controlling STriga in Eastern Uganda funded by AGRA in three selected districts of Tororo, ... -
Genetic study of cowpea resistance to flower bud thrips (Megalurothrips sjostedti Trybom)
Cowpea [Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.] is an important and cheap source of protein in the diets of poor people in developing countries. It is cultivated for its leaf and grain, with a grain yield potential of 3000 Kg ha-1. ... -
The abundance, distribution and community utilization of Loeseneriella apocynoides and Manilkara Obovata species in Sango Bay Forest, Rakai District
(Makerere University, 2002-09)The study examined the abundance, distribution and community utilization of the two woody species Loeseneriella apocynoides and Manikara obovate in Sango Bay forests. The two species are used for making fishing baskets by ... -
Impact of land use changes and wetland degradation on water: Case of Upper Kinawataka wetland, Kampala - Uganda
(Makerere University, 2017-11)Kinawataka wetland is an important ecosystem that plays a vital role in pollution and flood control as well as maintaining ground water supplies and quality in the Lake Victoria basin. However, this wetland has undergone ... -
Mapping the risk of malaria in Kyebe Subcounty, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2001-02)Malaria is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in Uganda. It is responsible for 30% morbidity in Rakai district. Previous studies in Uganda have mapped the mosquito breeding habits through extensive field surveys. ... -
Assessment of factors influencing the adoption of domestic rainwater harvesting: A case study of Peri-Urban area in Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2017-10)Rainwater is a natural resource that has been greatly underutilized in Kampala city. UN-Habitat, the United Nations Programme for Human Settlement, has recognized the need to promote fresh water augmentation, through ... -
Impact of community-based organizations on sustainable management of forest, soil and water: The case of Mount Elgon ecosystem, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2017-02)The recent development of devolution of natural resources management of community-based organizations (CBOs) has become important study topic today as many scholars try to examine issues such as structure, context and ... -
Community-park relations - How to achieve and measure success: A case study of Kibale National Park
(Makerere University., 2001-08)Although conservationists are interested in the long-term use of resources, the communities neighbouring Protected Areas are interested in the short-term benefits. This creates problems and costs of conservation proportional ... -
The impact of valley dam construction on environment in Karamoja: A case study of Longorikipi Dam; Bokora corridor wildlife Reserve, Karamoja, Uganda
(Makerere University., 2001-08)The study was carried out in Bokora Corridor Wildlife Reserve in Karamoja at Longorikipi dam. The major objective of the study was to investigate the impact of valley dams and livestock on the wildlife and vegetation of ...