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Analysis of citrus value chain in Eastern Uganda

Kongai, H; Mangisoni, J; Elepu, G; Chilembwe, E; Makoka, D (African Crop Science Journal, 2018)

Citrus farming is a smallholder enterprise in Eastern Uganda that has been prioritised and has received significant strategic support from government. However, farmers are variably engaging and benefiting from it probably ...
Citrus supply response in Kyoga plains agricultural zone, Uganda

Kongai, H; Mangisoni, J; Elepu, G (African Journal of Rural Development, 2019)

Citrus is a high value crop with great potential in Uganda. Of the various types grown, orange fruits constitute the top most cash income earner among smallholders in Kyoga Plains Agricultural Zone in eastern Uganda. ...
Variation in technology adoption among smallholder farmers involved in soya bean production: the case of Alito sub-county in Kole district.

Otim, Pius (Busitema University., 2019)

Soybean is a legume crop grown in the tropical, subtropical, and temperate climates which is used for food and animal feed. However, the production and productivity of soybean is low and improvement in production and ...
Smallholder orange farmer access to markets in Uganda

Kongai, H; Mangisoni, J; Elepu, G; Chilembwe, E; Makoka, D (African Crop Science Journal,, 2020)

Orange (Citrus sinensis L.) is a major dietary component globally, responsible for supplying nutrients and phytochemicals of biological and health influence such as minerals, vitamins, fiber, flavonoids, limonoids, and ...
Influence of cooperatives on smallholder maize sector development: the case of Nakalama sub-county, Iganga district.

Lufafa, Sharon (Busitema University., 2021)

The purpose of this study was to find out the influence of agriculture cooperatives to the development of the maize sector, three research questions were answered and these were; What are the effects of agricultural ...
Assessing the influence of the sweet potato value addition on the profitability of the smallholder farmers, a case study of Arapai sub county Soroti district, eastern Uganda.

Mukisa, Eric (Busitema University., 2021)

Sweet potato is a high-yielding crop with a higher food value than many staple crops and gaining popularity a commercial tuber. Its production in Uganda is popular in most of the regions of the Country. To promote the ...
Influence of company policies on sugarcane out-growers/contract farmers in Lugazi municipality Buikwe district.

Nabalayo, Perpetwa Alice (Busitema University., 2021)

Sugarcane is regarded as an. essential crop worldwide due to its many nutritional and economic uses. Sugar cane has long been grown in Uganda in very small quantities on peasant farms but commercial production started in ...
Rice profitability analysis of farmers along the value chain, a case study of Doho rice scheme, Butaleja district.

Nekesah, Yvonne (Busitema University., 2021)

Rice is a cereal and cereals are important food and cash crops in Uganda and other developing countries. In a country like Uganda more than 44,000 grow rice and other related cereals like maize, wheat, sorghum, barley and ...
The persistent production of low-quality maize among farmers in Nakalama sub-county-Iganga district.

Senjovu, Joseph (Busitema University., 2021)

The purpose of the study was to find out factors for persistent production of low quality maize among farmers in Nakalama sub-county Iganga district. The specific objectives of the study were; to find out farmers' knowledge ...
Analyzing the reasons for smallholder farmers' preference of village savings and loans associations as a source of agricultural finance in Serere district.

Arou, Silver (Busitema University, 2021)

Agriculture still remains a major sector in the economy of Uganda but. even with it being a major sector to the economy is still faced with numerous challenges. One of which is the issue of credit access by majorly small ...
The effect of credit on land acquisition and labour productivity on small scale farmers :

Namakholo, Mariam. (Busitema University., 2021-01)

The general objective of this study was to examine the effect of credit on land acquisition and labour productivity of small scale farmers in Bumbobi Sub County. The specific objectives were; to describe the nature of ...
The role of savings and credits (SACCOS) on the growth of small scale agribusiness enterprises in Namisindwa district :

Bwayo, Ronny. (Busitema University, 2021-02)

This study aimed at examining the role of savings and credits on the growth of small-scale agribusiness enterprises in Magale Town Council, Namisindwa District. The study was guided by the research objectives as follows ...
Economic benefit of post-harvest handling technology adoption on maize production among smallholder farmers in Kaptanya sub-county Kapchorwa district.

Etapukan, Enoch Ikoojo. (Busitema University., 2021-02)

Maize is an important food and income security crop that supports livelihood of millions of small-scale farmers in Uganda and among the dominant staple food crop in Kaptanya sub-County. The study was conducted in Kaptanya ...
Determinants of youth involvement in agribusiness projects in Bukasakya subcounty, Mbale district :

Muyeti, Emma. (Busitema University., 2021-02)

This study investigated factors influencing youth involvement in agribusiness projects in Bukasakya Sub County, Mbale District. The purpose of the study was to find out the factors influencing youth involvement in agribusiness ...
Assessing the effect of sugarcane farming on household food security :

Naika, Baker Jonathan (Busitema University, 2021-02)

The major purpose of this study was to establish the relationship between sugarcane farming and household food security in Mafubira Sub-county, Jinja District. The study was guided by two objectives namely: to establish ...
Factors affecting pricing of wheat in Kween district.

Woniala, Edward. (Busitema University., 2021-02)

The purpose of the study was to examine the relationship pricing of wheat and wheat production by small scale farmers in Kween district. The objectives of the study were: to determine the relationship between pricing of ...
Determinants of soybean price volatility in Soroti town.

Mirembe, Rebecca (Busitema University, 2021-02)

Agricultural commodity prices are highly volatile in the short term, sometimes varying by as much as 50 per cent in a single year. Unpredictable price fluctuations can significantly reduce national revenue, cost millions ...
Factors determining the pricing of arabica coffee in Mbale district :

Wanda, Gabriel. (Busitema University, 2021-02)

The study was about the factors determining the pricing of Arabica coffee in Bukiende and Busoba Sub County in Mbale District. Study objectives included to find out how the quality of coffee affect the prices of the harvested ...
The influence of value addition on income levels of maize producers in Nakalama sub-county, Iganga district.

Kasakya, Balati (Busitema University., 2021-02)

Value addition is a process of changing the product's value by changing its current form. Maize is an important food and income security crop that supports livelihoods of millions of small scale farmers in Uganda and this ...
Influence of credit on profitability of onion production in Bulambuli district, a case study of Buginyanya sub-county.

Walimbwa, Kenneth (Busitema University., 2021-02)

The study was on influence of credit on profitability of onion production in Bulambuli district. The study objectives were; i) To find out role of credit access in enhancing profitability of onion farmers in Bulambuli ...

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