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THESES AND DISSERTATIONS · NaFIRRI · 2006Aquaculture and Nutrition
Evaluation of Mayflies (POVILLA ADUSTA NAVAS) as Alternative Protein Source in Feed For Improved Growth of Nile Tilapia (OREOCHROMIS NILOTICUS) Reared in Experimental Tanks
Nsega Monic Supplementary feeds, either single or multi-ingredient, are used to improve fish
yields in fish farming systems. Protein-rich ingredients are highly recommended
for better performance (growth) of fish. In Uganda, due to high expense of
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THESES AND DISSERTATIONS · KaZARDI · 2006Land Use Management
Farm Household Land use Decisions in Kigezi Highlands, SW Uganda
Bamwerinde Mwetonde Wilson This study investigated the determinants of plot abandonment (unintentional fallows) and
long fallows (intentional fallows) in order to propose policy interventions that lead to
optimal and sustainable management of both cultivated and u…
THESES AND DISSERTATIONS · NaCRRI · 2006Agricultural Economics
Financial Factors Influencing the Adoption of Maize Technologies in Iganga District, Uganda
Busingye Grace Gertrude Rugambwa The purpose of this study was to establish the relationship between the financial factors and the
adoption of improved maize in Iganga district, Uganda. A conceptual framework was developed
using the Independent and Dependent variables.
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Lessons from Using Participatory Action Research to Enhance Farmer led Research and Extension in Southwestern Uganda
Opondo c, German L, Stroud A The linear model of technology generation and transfer from researcher to extensionist to farmers has been the dominant approach to improve livelihoods based on agriculture and rural development has not resulted in the impacts envisioned. …
THESES AND DISSERTATIONS · NAROSEC · 2005Agricultural Economics
An Effective Microfinance Program Towards Poverty Alleviation: Characterization of Selected Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) in Uganda
George Lukwago A new approach for poverty reduction has emerged spearheaded by
microfinance institutions (MFIs). However in spite the existence of numerous MFIs
in Uganda and overwhelming financial support to them, poverty still remains
rampant in Uga…
