Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management
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- ItemThe assessment of the implications of climate change on agricultural production and food security: case study of Kathile Sub County, Kaabong District, Uganda(Kampala International University,School Engineering and Applied Sciences, 2017-08) Akuei, Jacob; AboulClimate change has been attributed to have numerous impacts on both agricultural production and its output (FAQ, 2010). Impacts such as long periods of drought, unnecessary floods, loss of crops , reduced availability of staple foods , erosion of land resources, reduced food consumption, and access to clean and enough water, have been experienced in different societies leading to socio-economic melt down of the community that solely depends on agriculture to sustain their livelihoods (UNEP 2014). The pastoralists in Kathile Sub County Kaabong District have been known to wander around in search of pasture and water to nourish their cattle. Most of the residents attributed this to changing climate which has resulted in reduced precipitation in this region for sometimes now. Qn this note, this study assesses the implications for climate change and also proposes the adaptation strategies to be engaged in Kathile Sub County, Kaabong District North Eastern Uganda against the impacts of climate change.
- ItemThe impact of agriculture on arable land: a case study of Bor county, Jonglei state, South Sudan(Kampala International University,School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 2010-05) Awuol Bul, Mamuor
- ItemThe role of organic farming in improving the agriculture of small-scale rural farmers: case study Bwera Parish Kicheche Sub County Kamwenge District(Kampala International University.College of Engneering, 2008-09) Christine, TuhirirweThe study was carried out in Kamwengye district Kicheche Sub County in the western part of Uganda to assess the role of organic agriculture /farming in improving the agriculture of small scale farmers. It focused on the farming practices, potential benefits of organic farming, level of awareness and the factors constraining the adoption of organic farming. The traditional practices that characterize the farming systems of smallsëãie farmers and land size in most developing countries due to economic problems strengthened the practice of organic farming by small scale farmers The farmers understanding of organic agriculture was relatively good as assessed in line with the inputs used, manures, soil and water management practices but poor in pest control. The benefits were in line with the availability of organic inputs which were viewed as socially just, economically viable and ecologically sound while with factors hindering adoption of organic farming includes socio and cultural factors, lack of sources of information, availability of inputs, farmer to farmer communication and attitude towards the project. The researcher concluded that when farmers understand that organic farming is good based on the sources of external inputs used, farming practices, soil and water conservation management practices which are ecologically sound, fanners can produce enough for self sufficiency and gain sufficient returns to the labour and costs involved. The researcher recommended that there is need to strengthen extension services, encouraging field days and exchange visits, strengthening of supportive linkages, farmer to farmer training, financing of agricultural projects such as NAADS and Prosperity for All Programmes based on agriculture and finally sharing knowledge to enhance the opportunity for local communication on agriculture improvement.