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Analysis of the impact of the agricultural productivity enhancement program on the technical and allocative efficiency of maize farmers in Masindi District
(2008-09)
The Agricultural Productivity Enhancement Program (APEP) was established in Uganda in 2003 by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The program mainly aimed at transforming agriculture from low ...
The influence of management practices used by farmers on productivity and the occurrence of field-peas pests and diseases in Kabale District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2009-09)
Field Peas (Pisum Sativum L.), a leguminous crop mainly grown in the highlands of south western Uganda, has a high economic value. It is a food security and highly liked crop in areas of production. Despite its importance, ...
Comparison of food insecurity between HIV/AIDS affected households on food assistance and those not on food assistance in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2009-11)
Food insecurity is an important factor that may affect nutrition status of individuals in the household. HIV/AIDS impedes the food security of affected people drastically decreasing the labor, income, assets, food reserves, ...
Effect of kiln drying schedule on the quality of South African grown Eucalyptus grandis poles
(Springer-Verlag, 2009)
Abstract In specific cases, kiln drying prior to preservative treatment is the prescribed method of utility pole seasoning in South Africa. The slow drying nature of Eucalyptus grandis poles makes rapid kiln drying potentially ...
Suitability of auger drill sampling for the measurement of moisture content gradient in kiln-dried South African grown Eucalyptus grandis poles
(Springer-Verlag, 2009-02)
Moisture content (MC) gradient at the time of preservation plays a pivotal role in determining the success of the preservation process. The South African pole drying industry relies on auger drill sampling to determine ...
Suitability of auger drill sampling for the measurement of moisture content gradient in kiln-dried South African grown eucalyptus grandis poles
(Springer-Verlag, 2009-02)
Moisture content (MC) gradient at the time of preservation plays a pivotal role in determining the success of the preservation process. The South African pole drying industry relies on auger drill sampling to determine ...
Community based management plan of Lake Bisina wetlands 2004-2009
(Ministry of Water, Lands and Environment, 2004-04)
Physical and mechanical properties of some less utilised tropical timber tree species growing in Uganda
(National Agricultural Research Organisation, 2006)
Variation in some physical and mechanical properties of the wood in four less utilised tree species native to Uganda was examined. One mature tree each of Antiaris toxicaria, Celtis mildbraedii, Maesopsis eminii and Alstonia ...
Eco-tourism for environmental conservation and community livelihoods Around Budongo forest in Masindi district, western Uganda
(Medwell Journals, 2009)
A study to investigate the effectiveness of eco-tourism in achieving the goal of environmental conservation and improved community livelihoods was conducted from January to May 2007 in Busingiro eco-tourism site, south ...
Relative efficiency of sawmill types operating in Uganda's softwood plantations
(National Agricultural Research Organisation, 2005)
The overall aim of this study was to determine the appropriate sawmilling technologies that should be promoted for use in Uganda’s softwood plantation. Conversion efficiency, sawing accuracy, and sawing capability of four ...