Livestock diseases significantly constrain agricultural development in Uganda, particularly in Tororo Municipality, Eastern Division. Despite vaccine availability, disease outbreaks persist, compromising food security and ...

Smallholder farmers constitute the largest share of farm households in Uganda and many of them are poor. A way out of poverty for them is to address market related problems. In this paper, the market options available to ...

The study aimed to investigate the various market outlets used by smallholder vanilla farmers, their profitability, and factors influencing market channel choice. The sample size was picked using simple random sampling. ...

Coffee is a significant cash crop in Uganda’s economy and village savings and loan associations (VSLAs) are self-managed community-based savings group that provide sustainable and affordable financial solutions to smallholder ...

Maize milling is a vital industry in Mbale city where it serves as a primary source of income for many households. However, millers face significant challenges in maintaining profitability. This study aimed to assess the ...

The study assessed the preference and purchase behavior of sweet consumers in Luuka Town Council, Luuka district. Understanding the consumption decisions for the sweet potatoes enhances the utilization of the sweet potato ...

In Uganda, agriculture is the backbone of the economy and the primary source of income for rural communities. The sector contributes 23% of the country's GDP, employs over 70% of the population, and supports the growing ...

Globally, maize production has reached unprecedented levels, exceeding 1 billion metric tons yearly, and now accounts for 86% of total cereal output, cementing its status as the most widely produced and consumed staple ...

The study was conducted in Oculoi sub county Dakabela County in Soroti district, to assess the functionality of the citrus marketing channel among smallholder farmers. The main objective of the study was to assess functionality ...

The study assessed socio-economic factors affect the adoption of recommended Robusta coffee inputs among smallholder farmers in Ntenjeru sub-county Mukono district. Robusta coffee (coffea canephora). The use of improved ...