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Morphological identification and in vitro efficacy of fungicides in control of phytophthora causing pineapple heart rot disease in Uganda
(Kyambogo University (un published work), 2016-12)
Pineapple (Ananas comosus L. Merr) production in Uganda is being constrained by a diversity of
factors including pineapple heart rot disease (PHRD). Information on PHRD causal pathogen is
limited. Also, management options ...
Farmers' personal characteristics in assuring agricultural productivity: lessons from sweet potato farmers in Teso, Uganda
(Journal of Food, Agriculture & Environment, 2010)
Farmers constantly require incentives to stay in production. This paper discusses findings on farmers' personal characteristics salient in production among sweet potato farmers from the study done in Teso, Uganda. Both ...
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: ...
Effectiveness of group extension methods in promoting high quality cassava flour production among smallholder farmers in Apac district, Uganda
(Kyambogo university (unpublished work), 2018-11)
Smallholder farmers of Apac District received advice from extension agents on the production of
high quality cassava flour from 2009 to 2015. Despite training, production remained low at 4000kg
ha·1 compared to the ...
Molecular identification and pathogenicity of phytophthora species causing pineapple heart rot disease in Uganda
(Kyambogo University (un published work), 2017-12)
Pineapple (Ananas cosmosus L.Merrill) has enormous potential for nutritional and health
benefits, foreign exchange earnings, industrial growth and development in Uganda. The
production of this crop is on the decline, ...
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 ...
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 ...
Agricultural extension service training in Uganda and delivery competence acquisition.
(Kyambogo University [unpublished work], 2013-11)
Agriculture training in Agricultural Institutions has a bearing on the quality of the competences needed for appropriate agricultural service delivery. However, knowledge, skills and attitudes for agricultural service ...
Agriculture training in farm institutes and the labour market requirements in uganda.
(Kyambogo University [unpublished work], 2013-10)
Agriculture training is intended to prepare trainees to meet the agriculture labour market requirements. In Uganda training is done at farm institutes, college and university levels. This study assessed Agriculture Training ...
Adoption of cattle manure for banana production by farmers in Mbarara district, Uganda
(Kyambogo University [unpublished work], 2018-11)
Bananas are the main staple food crop grown in Mbarara District but production is threatened by Mbarara's declining soil fertility. Cattle manure has a potential of improving soil fertility as it is available and affordable ...