Browsing Master of Science in Agro-Ecology (Dissertations) by Title
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Assessing farmers’ adoption of agro forestry on customary land
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2018-10)This work was conducted to assess the farmer‟s adoption of agro forestry on customary land a case of Orom Sub-County-Kitgum District. Agro forestry is a major sustainable land use that can deliver multiple contributions ... -
Assessing perceptions associated with agrochemical use on food production among smallholder farmers in Kiboga District :
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2016-08)The study was conducted to examine the perceptions associated with use of agrochemicals on food production in Kibiga Sub-County. The study was guided by the following objectives: to determine the farmers’ knowledge, ... -
Assessing the contribution of backyard gardening to food availability
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2018-10)Abstract The study assessed the contribution of backyard gardening towards food availability in Nabigasa Sub County. The purpose of the study was to evaluate if backyard gardening has had any positive contribution ... -
Assessing the effect of Bambara nuts production on food security in Buikwe district
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2017-02)The general objective of the study was to examine the effect of Bambara nuts production on food security in Buikwe district using a case study of Nyenga Sub County. The study was guided by the following specific ... -
Assessing the effect of conservation farming on coffee production in Sheema South Constituency, Sheema District South Western Uganda
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2021-04-01)Conservation agriculture (CA) is based on three principles: minimum soil disturbance, maintaining a soil cover through mulching with crop residues or planting cover crops, and practicing crop rotations. CA is practiced in ... -
Assessing the effect of selected sustainable farming practices on the socioeconomic wellbeing of smallholder farmers in Mpigi District
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2024-09)The study aimed to investigate the effect of sustainable farming practices on the socioeconomic wellbeing of smallholder farmers in Buwama sub-county, Mpigi district. The specific objectives were: to identify the SFPs ... -
Assessing the forest cover change and economic values of non-timber forest products: a case study of Kasyoha-Kitomi forest reserve in western Uganda.
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2025-09-01)The main purpose of this study was to assess the forest cover change and economic values of non-timber forest products around Kasyoha-Kitomi Forest Reserve in Western Uganda. Specifically, this study aimed to; (i) ... -
Assessing the impact of circular economy initiatives on climate change adaptation in agricultural practices among refugees, case study of Imvepi settlement, Terego district.
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2025-09-01)This study investigates the impact of Circular Economy Initiatives (CEI) on Climate Change Adaptation (CCA) in agricultural practices among refugees in Imvepi Settlement, Terego District, Uganda. Refugee populations ... -
Assessment of community participation in waste management: case study Katabi town council, Wakiso district, Uganda
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2019-09-01)Globally, communities in both urban and rural areas are seriously facing the problems of waste management in term of collection, transportation and disposal. This is due to low community’s participation in developing ... -
An assessment of food availability and access at household level in Busongora county north, Kasese district
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2018-10)This study was about food availability and access at household level in Busongora County North, Kasese District; evaluating the relationship between household participation in agriculture and food availability and ... -
Assessment of nutrition health information systems and quality reporting in rural Agago District health facilities
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2024-09)Health centres have faced challenges in timely inputting nutrition data into the Nutrition Health Information System, resulting in inconsistent and poor-quality reports. These inconsistencies lead to incomplete and ... -
Assessment of the socioeconomic factors influencing the adoption of integrated pest management practices among tomato farmers in Amuru district
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2025-09-01)This study assessed the socioeconomic factors influencing adoption of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices among tomato farmers in Amuru District, Uganda. Specifically, it examined the level of adoption of IPM ... -
Assessment of utilization of wild edible plants and their contribution to the livelihoods of rural communities; case study: Koro sub-county, Omoro district
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2021-04-01)Wild edible plants are important food supplements which reduce vulnerability to food insecurity especially in times of food shortage in Uganda. However, limited information is available on knowledge and their use in ... -
An assessment of wetland ecosystem degradation in Bussi Island Wakiso district
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2015-08)The study assessed wetland ecosystem degradation in Bussi Island Wakiso district. Specifically the study assessed people’s knowledge of wetland ecosystem conservation in Bussi islands and investigated people’s beliefs ... -
Determination of insecticidal and seed protective properties of pawpaw extracts against bean weevils (acanthoscelides obtectus) in storage
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2018-09)The study was an experiment carried out at the Nutrition and Bio-analytical laboratory at NaCRRI, Uganda from November 2016 to October 2017. The aim of the study was to investigate the efficacy of pawpaw leaf powder ... -
Disease prevalence and shade tree diversity in smallholder cocoa farms: case study Bundibugyo district, Western Uganda
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2021-03-30)The study aimed at assessing the impact of different cocoa Agro forestry systems on disease prevalence and yield on small holder farmers in Bundibugyo district. The specific objectives of the study were to compare the ... -
Effect of climate-smart technologies on smallholder farmers’ resilience to climate change
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2018-02)The study examined the Effect of Climate Smart Technologies on Small Holder Farmers’ Resilience to Climate Change in Nakaseke District in Uganda. A descriptive cross sectional survey design was adopted where both ... -
Effect of tillage practice on growth and yield of maize
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2019-07-01)The study aimed at evaluating the effect of tillage practice on vegetative growth and yield of maize and was guided by the following objectives; to evaluate the effect of tillage practice on vegetative growth of maize, ... -
Effectiveness of agricultural extension services among smallholder farmers in Hoima District
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2019-10-01)This study assessed the effectiveness of agricultural extension services among smallholder farmers inHoima District. The specific objectives of this study were: I) To determine the contribution of agricultural extension ... -
Effectiveness of selected botanical plant extracts on managing termites, macrotermes bellicosus
(Uganda Martyrs University, 2024-09)The study assessed the effectiveness of selected plant extracts in managing termites (Macrotermes bellicosus) under laboratory conditions. The study specific objectives included; to identify the phyto chemicals present ...
