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Department of Agricultural Mechanization and Irrigation Engineering: Recent submissions

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Development of finger millet threshing and cleaning machine.

Okwi, Isaac; Okitiwi, Patrick (Busitema University, 2024)

This proposal is organized in three chapters, that is, chapter one contains the introduction, chapter two presents the literature review and chapter three presents the methodology that was used to achieve all the specific ...
Design and construction of a hybrid pedal and engine-powered water pumping system :

Abuzeku, Brian; Nafula, Alexandrine; Mujomba, Paul Barasa (Busitema University, 2023)

Irrigation refers to the process of providing controlled amounts of water to a specific land area to aid in the growth of lawns, landscaping plants, and crops. Irrigation has attained increasing importance over the world ...
Climate suitability analysis of alternate wetting and drying irrigation for expansion of rice cultivation in Uganda :

Bagamba, Edson (Busitema University, 2023)

Rice cultivation plays a significant role in contributing to food security in Uganda. Paddy cultivation is carried out using traditional continuous flooding practice that requires a lot of water, contributes to greenhouse ...
Identification of rainwater harvesting areas for development of irrigation water resources in Uganda :

Awino, Sindrella (Busitema University, 2023)

Globally, the increasing water scarcity due to climate change is becoming a major threat for dry land irrigation agriculture development. This is a similar case with Karamoja, one of the poorest and most disadvantaged ...
A predictive irrigation scheduling model based on environmental and crop data :

Atim, Caroline (Busitema University, 2023)

The increasing water scarcity globally is a serious challenge to irrigation development. Irrigation water management requires designing optimal irrigation systems for effective water use which is quite challenging due to ...
Design and construction of a small-scale solar powered automated aquaponic system :

Akatwijuka, Nicholas; Othieno, Hope; Kakuru, Bashir (Busitema University, 2024)

Food security is a major challenge in Uganda with nearly 29% of the population undernourished or malnourished (UBOS, 2020) furthermore, majority of the population relies on subsistence farming with over 80% of the population ...
Evaluation of the effect of different irrigation regimes on evapotranspiration and yield components of Kale

Obbo, Alex (Busitema University, 2023)

This study examined the effects of different irrigation regimes on evapotranspiration and yield components on kale vegetable. The experiment was carried out in pots with three varying irrigation regimes at 100% ETC, 50%ETC ...
Groundwater availability and suitability evaluation for irrigated agriculture in Mbale district

Wanamama, Goefrey (Busitema University, 2024)

In the last years, farmers have been affected by drought in Mbale district and this has been attributed to climate change which causes variations in temperature and rainfall. This study aimed at evaluating groundwater ...
A predictive model for quantifying the combined effect of land use change and climatic variability on sedimentation in Malaba sub catchment.

Ologe, Hector Daniel (Busitema University, 2024)

This research aimed at using SWAT as a predictive model to assess the impacts of historical, current, future climate change and land use land cover changes on sedimentation in Malaba sub catchment. Four scenarios were ...
Evaluating the Effects of Drip Irrigation on Upland Rice cultivation in Uganda.

Alionzi, Silas (Busitema University, 2023)

One of the major challenges small-holder upland rice farmers face in Uganda is limited knowledge of good soil and water conservation strategies in the face of erratic climate change. Upland rice cultivation in Uganda is ...
Design and fabrication of a scaled down wheel line sprinkler irrigation system :

Kiplangat, Dan (Busitema University, 2023)

Uganda being a predominantly an agriculturally based economy, the major source of occupation is agriculture. According to the United Nation’s (UN) Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Uganda’s fertile agricultural land ...
Design and fabrication of a foot water pump for small scale irrigation systems

Atto, Proscovia; Okello, Raymondo; Anyarua, Gerald Adriko (Busitema University, 2023)

Irrigation farming is becoming more essential today because of the climate change which is evidenced by prolonged droughts in most parts of the country. Many farmers now depend on irrigation practices to produce crops and ...
Return flow analysis in large paddy rice irrigation scheme: Kibimba.

Makabuli, Yasin (Busitema University, 2023)

Downstream communities are the most affected by waterlogging problem and downstream quality degradation caused by irrigation return flow through inefficient irrigation. As a sustainable water management measure of mitigating ...
Design and fabrication of a motorised orange juice extractor machine.

Eitu, Augustine; Baguma, Gerald; Gonza, Joel; Omony, Emmanuel (Busitema University, 2023)

The Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) explains the losses caused by the local farmers' post-harvest processing of the food. Fruit post-harvest losses are more severe in developing nations than they are in industrialized ...
Design and construction of an animal drawn maize planter with fertilizer applicator.

Ayesiga, Robert (Busitema University, 2023)

Proper seed planting is an important farm operation which aims at increasing production through ensuring optimum plant population per area, even stands as well as reducing unnecessary plant competition for nutrients. Local ...
Improving irrigation water use and management in large paddy rice field using swat model:

Muhindo, Fatuma (Busitema University, 2023)

Paddy fields are designed ponding systems whose hydrological processes are impacted by water management practices. This is similar case with large paddy fields in Doho rice scheme, Butaleja district, Uganda. The scheme ...
Evaluation of eco-biomass boards for improving soil water retention and crop productivity of carrots.

Nakanwagi, Oliver (Busitema University, 2023)

Carrot is one of the most important economic grown vegetables. However, in Uganda, carrot productivity is low due to water stress and declining soil infertility. The application of sugar cane bagasse is an eco-friendly ...
Design and fabrication of motorized maize peeling machine for small scale farmers.

Ongeowun, Roggers (Busitema University, 2023)

Maize, originally a new crop was introduced in Uganda in 19961.maize is the only food crop which is being consumed in the whole world. Maize crop best in deep, well-drained soil fertile where the seasonal rainfall exceeds ...
Application of geo-spatial techniques to assess banana cultivation potential zones:

Mugume, Jonan (Busitema University, 2023)

The population of the planet and Uganda in particular is growing dramatically which is a challenge to food security. Tororo’s population growth rate is estimated at 2.7%. It is therefore, important that the district increases ...
Design and development of a robot for monitoring common rust, blight and gray leaf spot diseases in maize.

Okabaka, Ivan Elijah; Olwenyi, Emmanuel; Naikoba, Sharita; Otiti, Ronald Scofield; Ssaabwe, Andrew Jordan (Busitema University, 2023)

One of the most significant cereal crops in Uganda is maize. Smallholder farmers in particular depend on it as a source of food and income. Additionally, they raise it as a significant export crop. The overall amount of ...

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