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Participation or legitimisation? Assessment of quality of participation in farmer learning video production in central Uganda
(Taylor&Francis online: The Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension, 2019-11-19)This study assessed the quality of participation in farmer learning video (FLV) production by examining opportunities for actors’ participation and the extent of incorporation of their interests. Design/methodology/approach: ... -
Popular music and social cohesion in Bidibidi refugee settlement in West Nile, Uganda
(Kyambogo University, 2021-04)This dissertation examines how popular music has contributed to the peaceful co-existence between South Sudanese refugees and host communities in Bidibidi Settlement (Yumbe District), West-Nile, Uganda. Besides, the study ... -
The potential of ensiled browse/maize forage mixtures of calljandra, gljricidia and leucaena for dairy cattle feeding
(Kyambogo University [ Unpublished work], 2005-03)The potential of ensiled browse/maize fodder mixtures of Callianc/ra calothyrsus, Gliricidia sepium or Leucaena leucocephala for dairy cattle feeding was assessed in five experiments. Experiment 1 examined the fermentation ... -
Reactions of pineapple cultivars to pineapple heart rot disease in central Uganda
(Elsevier: Crop Protection., 2020-09)Pineapple (Ananas comosus (L.) Merr.) is an important fruit crop in Uganda ranking third as a major fruit crop after banana and citrus globally. However, pineapple production in Uganda is threatened by the recent outbreaks ... -
The relationship between teacher training and learning outcomes of agriculture teacher trainees in primary teachers’ colleges in eastern Uganda
(Kyambogo University[unpublished work], 2022-10)Effective teacher training is critical for the development of competent teaching workforce, less of which generates ineffective graduates. The study examined the relationship between teacher training and learning outcomes ... -
Response of common bean genotypes grown in soil with normal or limited moisture, with special reference to the nutrient phosphorus
(MDPI : Agronomy, 2018-07-30)Drought and phosphorus deficiency in the soil are the major production limitations of common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) in Sub-Saharan Africa. This study measured the yield responses of low phosphorus-tolerant common ... -
The role of the smallholder farmer groups on production, processing and marketing of maize: a case study of Hoima district, Uganda
(Kyambogo University, 2019-07)Maize farmers in Hoima District have formed groups to overcome the challenges of low production, processing and marketing of maize due to lack of adequate extension support, inadequacy of transport facilities, limited ... -
Soil moisture dynamics under different tillage practices in cassava–sorghum based cropping systems in eastern Uganda
(Elsevier: Ecohydrology & Hydrobiology, 2013)Soil moisture storage in the root zone determines availability of water in crop production, but there is limited attention on water resource management in cassava–sorghum production systems. Soil moisture content was higher ... -
Soil organic carbon and nitrogen decomposition in fecal manure of cattle fed browse/maize silages
(Sustainable Agriculture Research, 2014)Soil organic carbon (C) and nitrogen (N) decomposition in fecal manure of cattle fed browses of Calliandra (Calliandra calothyrsus), Gliricidia (Gliricidia sepium) and Leucaena (Leucaena leucocephala) browse/maize silage ... -
Transmission and diversity of pineapple mealybug wilt disease viruses in Central Uganda
(Kyambogo University(Unpublished work), 2020-07)Pineapple mealybug wilt disease (PMWD) is one of the latest breakouts of diseases attacking pineapple in Uganda. Although, first reported around 2009, the etiology and epidemiology is not fully elucidated. Pineapple mealybug ... -
Yield loss and resistance to pineapple heart rot disease on pineapple cultivars in central Uganda
(Kyambogo University (un published work), 2017-12)Pineapple (Ananas comosus (L.) Merr) is of tremendous importance as a fruit crop in Uganda. However, production in Uganda is currently threatened by outbreaks of pineapple heart rot disease (PHRD). PHRD is the most ... -
Yield response of newly released cassava genotypes and hybrid maize to intercropping and inorganic fertilizers in Uganda
(Kyambogo University (un published work), 2019-02)This study determined the effect of intercropping the newly developed cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) genotypes with hybrid maize (Longe 6H) and NPK fertilizer appljcation on the growth and yield of the component ...