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Item Comparison and suitability of genotype by environment analysis methods for yield-related traits of pearl millet.(National Agricultural Research Organisation, 2017) Lubadde, Geofrey; Ebiyau, Johnie; Akello, B.; Adrogu, Michael UgenPearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R. Br.) is an important food security and income crop for households living in semi-arid zones in Uganda. However, the genotype by environment interaction, in addition to the several methods used for its assessment, complicates selection of varieties adapted to such semi-arid areas. The objective of this study, therefore, was to compare common methods used to assess stability and adaptability of improved genotypes. Seventy six genotypes were planted in four environments in an alpha experimental design with two replications. Results showed that genotype by environment interactions were significant at p<0.05 for grain yield, days to 50% flowering and 50% physiological maturity, percentage of productive tillers and panicle area. Results further showed inconsistency in ranking of genotypes between methods; although Cultivar Superiority, REML, Yield Stability Index and GGE biplot were consistently correlated and identified high yielding and stable genotypes. Key words: GGE biplot, grain yield, pearl millet, stability analysis, Uganda.Item A study of consumer preferences and market potential for poultry products in Kumi district of Uganda.(Excellent Publishers, 2017-10-10) Augustine, Iisa; Shukla, RuchiraA study was conducted to understand consumer preferences and market potential for the backyard poultry rearing system in Kumi district of Uganda. This study revealed that 70% of the consumers included poultry products in their menus often and 10% included daily. Poultry traders in Kumi district dealt mainly with indigenous chicken breeds as their customers preferred them to others due to taste and less chemical residues.70% of individual consumers considered taste as first priority when choosing chicken.80% of individual consumers preferred backyard chickens to other chicken or poultry breeds. 57.5% of the consumers preferred consuming chicken once in a week, 32.5% preferred consuming it fortnightly and only 10% preferred consuming it every day.100% of the consumers preferred eggs from backyard chickens. However, due to scarcity of the backyard chicken eggs, 75% of the consumers bought exotic layers eggs. A market potential within Kumi District alone for poultry was computed to be 3,290,588 birds per year, for which 20% is for broilers (i.e. 658,118 birds) and the rest being for backyard poultry, (i.e. 2,632,470 birds). Key words: Poultry, Market, potential, Consumer preferenceItem Analysis of genotype by environment interaction of improved Pearl millet for grain yield and rust resistance.(Canadian Center of Science and Education, 2017-01-15) Lubadde, Geofrey; Tongoona, Pangirayi; Derera, John; Sibiya, JuliaPearl millet is grown by inhabitants of the semi-arid zones. Due to the unpredictable climatic conditions the genotype-by-environment interaction (GEI) makes it hard to select genotypes adapted to such conditions. The study objectives therefore were to analyse the patterns of GEI and to identify superior genotypes for grain yield and rust resistance. Seventy six genotypes were planted in four environments in 4×19 alpha design with two replications. The ANOVA results showed that main effects of environments were significant (p = 0.05) for grain yield and highly significant (p = 0.001) for rust resistance while the main effects of the genotypes and their interactions with environments were also important for grain yield and rust severity at 50% physiological maturity. The GGE biplot analysis revealed that environments associated with more rains received during vegetative phase performed better than those receiving more rains during post-anthesis phase. The winner in the best environment for grain yield was ICMV3771×SDMV96053 while Shibe×CIVT9206 and Shibe×GGB8735 were the best for rust resistance. Keywords: GGE biplot, grain yield, pearl millet, rust resistance, UgandaItem EAGC, Busitema University partner to boost agribusiness in East Africa.(Daily Monitor, 2025) Omollo, JosephThe MoU signed between the Eastern Africa Grain Council (EAGC) and Busitema University aims to boost agribusiness in the region, including plans for a regional Agribusiness Expo, farmer training, and student apprenticeship opportunities.Item Ssempijja orders extension workers to recruit farmers.(New Vision, 2017-07-31) Egessa, HajusuThe Agriculture minister, Vincent Ssempijja, has directed sub-county extension workers to start recruiting and training farmers for specific enterprises in commercial farming.Item Nwoya, Amuru reap benefits of mechandised farming(New Vision, 2018-05-11) Nsubuga, UmarIt takes time to defeat poverty and food shortage, especially for a region just coming out of almost two decades of war. But northern Uganda is determined to become the country's food basket courtesy of the investment in commercial agriculture.Item Ekudo squeezes money out of bees(New Vision, 2018-05-18) Nampala, Moses; Akol, JustusEkudo started the farm in 2005 after getting training from Self Help Africa, an NGO empowering farmers in aspects of farming as a business and value addition.Item Form co-operative to benefit from agribusiness.(New Vision, 2017-09-27) Mugenzi, KatiaThe importance of agricultural co-operative in improving the lives of millions of smallholder farmers and their families cannot be overstated, considering that at last reading of the National Budget, the estimated allocation for agriculture is sh883b,Item Scientists welcome passing of GMO Bill(Daily Monitor, 2017-10-13) Tajuba, Paul; Ainebyoona, EmmanuelScientists have welcomed the newly-enacted National Biosafety Act, saying farmers will be the most beneficiaries.Item Small farmers get government agro loans, insurance(New Vision, 2018-06-01) Nandudu, ProssySmall scale farmers who have been having trouble getting loans to buy farm inputs can now access credit for it from Rabbo bank.Item How to use eggs to ward off pests, diseases in plants.(New Vision, 2017-12-05) Jagwe, NoahThere is increased advocacy for the use of organic fertilisers and pesticides. This is largely because they do not pose health threats and are more affordable than inorganic ones. One such organic pesticide is an egg yolk mixture, which can be used to treat fungal diseases in plants and the eggshell mixture that increases the calcium content in plants.Item Soroti fruit factory to boost Teso co-operatives, family income(New Vision, 2018-05-24) Sanya, SamuelSoroti Fruit Factory is expected to start commercial production later this year. The Government says this will eliminate profit-hungry middlemen who have been cheating farmers in the entire Teso sub-region.Item Government injects sh9.1b in two tea factories(New Vision, 2018-06-13) Sanya, SamuelGovernment through the Uganda Development Corporation (UDC), has constructed two tea factories worth sh91b in western Uganda as one of its interventions to promote value addition and export revenues.Item Farmers tipped on how to spot fake agro chemicals.(New Vision, 2017-12-05) Nandudu, ProssyChurchill Ojak is a rice and maize farmer in Nwoya district. He has been farming for six years now. He has been using different type of herbicides to control weeds. Ojok employs casual labourers to weed has garden, but this, he says, is too costly.Item Improve agricultural extension services(Sunday Monitor, 2017-10-15) Ayesigwa, RichardOver the last two decades, the government has taken deliberate steps aimed to improve delivery of agriculture services. Key among the actions was in 2014 when in addition to increased funding, the government restructured the agriculture extension system on the single spine under the directorate of agriculture extension in an attempt to revamp the sector, which has been stagnating over time.Item Farms to earn from tourists.(New Vision, 2018-05-18) Nandudu, ProssyFarmers will be taught how to make their farms attractive to tourists.Item Kasozi's pumpkin wine a great deal(Saturday Monitor, 2017-10-21) Ssali, J MichaelPeter Kasozi is generating income after adding value to the pumpkin, writes Michael J Ssali.Item Govt to close coffee processing centres(New Vision, 2017-07-31) Mulondo, Moses; Odyek, JohnThe Agriculture minister, Vincent Ssempijja, has told parliament that Government will continue closing coffee factories which do not adhere to the required standards.Item Armyworm back(New Vision, 2017-08-17) Kwesiga, Pascal; Nandudu, Prossy; Bahikaho, Caleb; Okethwengu, Benedict; Bita, George; Nyamahunge, Priscillar; Buregyeya, Dismus; Mafaranga, Hope; Oplo, Emmanuel; Naulele, Simon; Watala, Paul; Ariaka, RobertThe deadly fail armyworms that razed maize fields in 75 districts in the last season have resurfaced and are now ravaging the crop in the second season in various parts of the country. The agriculture ministry yesterday said the toxic pests have been detected in several parts of the country,Item The agriculture we want by 2040(New Vision, 2018-05-18) Kato, JoshuaEating will never stop! In the next 20 years, however, the kind of agriculture that the world will be practicing will depend on the level of research that scientists will put in the sector. Research includes working to further reduce the length of production of each crop or livestock. A mini survey carried out by HARVEST MONEY shows that although commercial farmers will be happily and quickly cashing in, consumers are wary of the quality of the food they will be eating.