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Contribution of forest resources to food security: A case study of Mount Elgon National Park, Mbale District
(Makerere University., 2008)
This study was conducted between 14th July and 2nd August 2006. The main objective was to find out the contribution of Mount Elgon National Parks’ (MENP) resources to the food security of the surrounding rural communities. ...
The effect of weather on crop yields: A case study of the maize crop in Masindi District Western Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2014)
Weather and crop yield is a crucial consideration for food security in Uganda. This study considered a relationship between weather and maize yield as an aid to emphasize the significance and need for weather information ...
The effects of crop raiding on household food security in the Albertine rift : a case study of Queen Elizabeth National Park, western Uganda
(2013-07-12)
We examined the effects of crop raiding by wild animals on household food security of the people in two sub counties adjacent to Queen Elizabeth National Park in Western Uganda. Data were collected from 541 households using ...
Farmers’ Attitudes Towards On-Farm Cultivation of Indigenous Fruit Trees in Adwari Sub-County, Lira District, Uganda
(Ethnobotanical Leaflets, 2010-03)
This study was conducted in Adwari sub-county, Lira district to (i) determine the conservation status and threats to indigenous fruit trees (IFTs), (ii) assess farmers’ attitudes towards IFT cultivation, (iii) documents ...
Contribution of wetland resources to household food security in Uganda
Background: In Uganda, nearly 1.4 million people are currently food insecure, with the prevalence of food energy
deficiency at the country level standing at 37%. Local farmers are vulnerable to starvation in times of ...
Effect of sugarcane production on household dietary diversity in Busoga Sub-region, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-01)
Sugarcane production has been on the rise in Uganda in the past few years and the cultivated area has dramatically increased in Eastern Uganda. As the processors’ internal production capacity became insufficient to meet ...
Assessment of the effect of climate smart agriculture adoption on household food security in Nakasongola district, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-05)
Under climate variability and change situation, Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) has been proposed as a strategic response action that has potential to achieve triple objectives of increasing agricultural productivity and ...
Nutritional composition and bioactive components of selected indigenous fruits from the Lake Victoria Basin Districts in Uganda and Rwanda
(Makerere University, 2018-09)
Indigenous fruits (IFs) play a significant role in food security, nutrition, health and income of rural households, particularly during times of famine and drought when food is scarce. This study investigated the nutritional ...