• Assessment of the profitability of groundnut production among smallholder farmers in Bukanga sub-county, Luuka district 

  Jagenda, Moses (Busitema University, 2024)

  In Uganda, agriculture is a country’s backbone and main source of income for rural people. The agriculture sector contributes to 23% of the country’s GDP and employs over 70% of Uganda’s population and feeds the raising ...
• Economic analysis of fresh cow milk vending microbusinesses in Goma sub-county, Mukono district 

  Odong, Moses Joel (Busitema University, 2024)

  The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of economic analysis of fresh cow milk vending microbusinesses in Goma sub-county, Mukono district. 80 respondents were randomly selected from five parishes in the ...
• Post-harvest losses during marketing of tomatoes and technologies used to mitigate them in Mbale city, eastern Uganda. 

  Kimwera, Ivan Masaba (Busitema University, 2024)

  Tomato is a major vegetable crop that is used widely throughout the different strata of the population over the last century in Mbale city. It is one of the most important „protective foods‟ because of its special nutritive ...
• The socio-economic factors affecting bean productivity among smallholder farmers in Itirikwa sub county, Adjumani district. 

  Vuchiri, Thomas (Busitema University, 2024)

  Bean is an important source of proteins and income for poor resource households. However, the yield of beans has remained very low in comparison to yields obtained under ideal management conditions. This necessitated the ...
• Assessing the role of business incubation on the performance of agribusinesses in Kampala city 

  Achom, Patience (Busitema University, 2024)

  This research explores the role of business incubation on the performance of agribusinesses in Kampala city, Uganda. Despite the growing interest in supporting agribusinesses through incubation, there is limited evidence ...
• Variations in maize prices across markets case study of eastern Uganda. 

  Mangeni, John Daba (Busitema University, 2024)

  The maize crop, (zea mays ssp) belongs to the tribe maydae, family poaceae and was originated in Mexico and Central America around 1000 years ago. This crop was introduced in Uganda in 1861 and has since become a major ...
• Relationship between consumer choices and marketing decisions: 

  Kiden, Vicky (Busitema University, 2024)

  This study aimed at assessing the effect of consumer choices on marketing decisions of fresh tomato retailers in Soroti City. It was observed that tomato retailers in Soroti city register low gross margins and this could ...
• Assessing technologies farmers use to manage post-harvest losses in tomatoes in Bumalimba sub-county, Sironko district 

  Nasiyo, Loyce (Busitema University, 2024)

  This report is about assessing the modern post-harvest handling technologies that tomato farmers use to minimise pre and post-harvest losses with introduction giving an over view about pre and post-harvest losses, the ...
• Determinates affecting productivity of Arabica coffee among small scale farmers of Namabya sub county Namisindwa district, Uganda. 

  Wasolo, Brian (Busitema University, 2024)

  Arabica coffee is a major cash crop in Namisindwa district particularly in Namabya Sub County however the yield of Arabica coffee is lower than the estimated quantity by Uganda Coffee Development Authority and little ...
• Combined effect of cold shock and aloe Vera gel coating on extending shelf life and post-harvest quality of fresh lady finger banana (musa acuminata) fruits 

  Wafula, Julius (Busitema University, 2023)

  Banana of (Musa sp) is a major food in most tropical countries of the world and its rich in easily digestible carbohydrates with calorific value of 72-135. Bananas are grown in more than 130 countries by both small and ...
• An assessment of causes of post-harvest losses during drying of rice amongst the smallholder rice farmers in Kibuku district of Uganda 

  Bangete, Tadewo (Busitema University, 2023)

  Rice (oryza sativa) is one of the emerging crops in Uganda that play an important role both as a food crop and cash crop. Many farmers in Kibuku district participate in rice growing. However, less has been documented on ...
• Assessment of mushroom farming in Soroti district in eastern Uganda 

  Opoplot, Calvin (Busitema University, 2023)

  The study conducted in Soroti district Eastern Uganda that focused on assessment of mushroom farming with objectives to determine factors affecting mushroom farming, to evaluate the economic performance of smallholder ...
• Knowledge, attitude and practices of poultry farmers on antimicrobial use and antimicrobial resistance in Soroti western division Aloet ward 

  Nakivumbi, Sumayia (Busitema University, 2023)

  The use of antimicrobials in livestock production, for disease prevention and growth promotion, is of increasing concern owing to the threat of antimicrobial resistance in both humans and animals. The high usage of veterinary ...
• The effects of different marketing channels on incomes of smallholder coffee farmers in Busulani sub-county Sironko district. 

  Kabatoro, Kezia (Busitema University, 2023)

  The study aimed at investigating the effects of different marketing channel choices on incomes of small holder coffee farmers of Sironko District, Busulani sub county. A cross-sectional survey involving 68 respondents was ...
• Socio–economic impacts of farmer cooperatives on the production and marketing of coffee in Busulani sub-county, Sironko district 

  Lutomya, Joan (Busitema University, 2023)

  The study was carried out in Busulani sub-county titled: “Social Economic Impact of Farmer cooperatives on the Production and Marketing of coffee in Busulani Sub-County, Sironko District. The study was guided by the following ...
• Risk management strategies for soybean production and marketing in lira east division, Lira city 

  Agola, Shadrack (Busitema University, 2023)

  The study sought to examine risks management strategies in soybean production and marketing among farmers in Lira East Division, Lira City. The study specifically sought to determine the different soybean production and ...
• Effects of extension services on the use of improved post-harvest technologies on maize: 

  Kipto, Prince Mwanga (Busitema University, 2023)

  High PHL have constrained maize production after Harvesting which is mainly caused by the different PHHTs used and these are either the traditional PHHTs or the improved PHHHTs. This study aimed to determine the effects ...
• Economic effects of covid-19 restrictions on milk traders and their response in Gweri county and Soroti city 

  Nafula, Ebiseri (Busitema University, 2023)

  Much of the attention from COVID-19 on milk traders had been on Western region most especially Mbarara but there has been a growing interest in issues pertaining to milk traders in Eastern Uganda Soroti district in particular, ...
• Effects of climbing bean production on smallholder farmers’ livelihoods in Budwale sub county, Mbale district 

  Majeme, Nasif Wamoka (Busitema University, 2023)

  Climbing bean has been a key source of dietary proteins to smallholder farmers and their families in Budwale subcounty for more than 20 years. This study therefore examined its relative effects to farmers’ livelihoods and ...
• Assessing farmers’ participation in sunflower production and processing in Bunabutye sub county, Bulmbuli district 

  Wadada, Fahad (Busitema University, 2023)

  This study sought to analyze the characteristics of sunflower farmers, their knowledge, attitude, perceptions and skills with the gross margins of sunflower production and processing in Bunabutye sub county Bulambuli ...

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