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    Assessing the Impact of Stone Quarrying on Vegetation Cover in Kiyoora Kabale District.
    (Kabale University, 2024) Abaho, Amos
    The study examined the impact of stone quarrying on vegetation cover in Kiyoora, Kabale District. Its objectives were to determine the effects of stone quarrying on vegetation cover and to evaluate measures implemented to mitigate these effects. The quadrant method was employed to identify various plant species within the quarry area. Findings indicated a significant representation of female respondents and identified 30 shrubs and small tree species, 10 grass and herbaceous plant species, and 20 pioneer species in the area. The study concluded that stone quarrying has a substantial impact on vegetation cover, with notable consequences for the local ecosystem. Key findings revealed a decline in vegetation diversity, soil erosion and degradation, dust accumulation on plants, and changes in water resources. The reduction in plant species, particularly grasses and herbaceous plants, has weakened the region's ecological stability and biodiversity. The study recommended increasing community awareness about the adverse effects of stone quarrying on vegetation cover to encourage more sustainable practices.
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    Assessing the Impact of Stone Quarrying on Vegetation Cover in Kiyoora Kabale District.
    (Kabale University, 2024) Abaho, Amos
    The study assessed the impact of stone quarrying on Kiyoora, Kabale district vegetation cover. The objectives of the study were to find out the effects of stone quarrying on vegetation cover in Kiyoora and to assess the measures put in place to reduce the effects of stone quarrying on vegetation cover. The quadrant method was used to identify different plant species in the quarry area. Results revealed that female respondents were highly represented in the study and different plant species included 30 different species of shrubs and small trees, 10 species of grasses and herbaceous plants, and 20 species of pioneer species. The study concluded that there is a very big relationship between stone quarrying and vegetation cover. The study of the environmental effects of stone quarrying on vegetation cover in Kiyoora, Kabale District, reveals significant impacts on the local ecosystem. The primary findings indicate a reduction in vegetation diversity, soil erosion and degradation, dust deposition on plants, and alterations in water resources. Stone quarrying has led to a noticeable decrease in plant species diversity, particularly among grasses and herbaceous plants. This reduction undermines the ecological stability and biodiversity of the region. The study recommended sensitizing community members about the dangers of stone quarrying on vegetation cover.
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    Impact of Agro-forestry on Soil Conservation in Kayonza Subcounty: A Case Study of Rutendere Parish.
    (Kabale University., 2024) Ayebale, Anxious
    The study evaluated the impact of agroforestry on soil conservation in the Kayonza sub-county Rutendere parish of Uganda. The objectives of the study were, to find out different economic activities that contribute to soil degradation and other methods of soil conservation other than agroforestry, and to find out different agro-forestry tree species that contribute to soil productivity in the Kayonza sub-county. The study used a case study research design and a sample size of 320 respondents was used for the study. The sampling techniques used included simple random sampling and purposive sampling techniques and findings were collected using the interview method, questionnaire method, and observation method. The study focused mainly on the effectiveness of agroforestry and its impacts on soil conservation. It also revealed the reality of agroforestry as a common practice in Rutendere Parish and other economic activities responsible for soil degradation Rutendere parish as obtained from three hundred and twenty respondents indicated that where agroforestry as a soil conservation technique was not commonly practiced, the area was exposed to wearing of land surface by erosion, soil quality depreciation, loss of nutrient-rich top layer, the soil degraded and low agricultural productivity However agricultural productivity was high where agroforestry and other soil conservation practices such as mulching, cover cropping, and terracing were commonly practiced in Rutendere Parish Kayonza Sub-County. The study recommended that farmers should be highly sensitized and mobilized to attend seminars and agricultural talks, the government should encourage the farmers in Rutendere Parish the formation of farmer groups through which grants could be given inform about seedlings and other useful inputs, and adult education should be encouraged to enhance conservation and diversify farming system as against mono-cropping system which compromise soil to nutrient loss and soil degradation.
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    Impact of Land Degradation on Irish Potato Production in Hamurwa Sub-County Rubanda District.
    (Kabale University, 2024) Ahimbisibwe, Columbus
    This study focused on the impact of land degradation on Irish potato production in the Hamurwa Sub-county Rubanda district. The objectives of the study were; to determine the main causes of land degradation in Irish potato production in Hamurwa Sub- County Rubanda district, to identify the most common and disastrous forms of land degradation in Hamurwa Sub-County Rubanda district, and to determine how land degradation has impacted on agricultural productivity of Irish potatoes in Hamurwa Sub- County Rubanda district. A descriptive research design was employed and data collection tools included questionnaires and an interview guide which were used to collect data from 50 respondents mainly farmers from the Hamurwa sub-county, leaders, and community members. Descriptive statistics using Microsoft Excel and SPSS were used and the findings were presented in tables, charts, and graphs. The study finding indicates that there were land use practices such as mono-cropping, deforestation, overgrazing, and settlements, which have affected Irish potato production. The findings of the study indicate that there were effects of land use practices on Irish potato production as they include; low-quality yields, decreased Quantity yield or yield per acre, and improved food security, the study recommends that there is a need for farmers to apply natural manures in order to get high quality and quantity yields and increase on food production. The use of farmyard manure should be encouraged to restore land cover. This should be done along with good husbandry practices such as crop rotation, and rotational grazing to avoid exhausting a particular plot of land in a short period, which in most cases forces people to exhaust land, there is a need for policymaking concerning land use through a forestation thus discouraging or reducing deforestation and there should education of masses should be encouraged relating to the efficient use of land use practices on Irish potato production through sensitizing people on dangers of destroying agricultural and its related effects.
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    Impact of Weed Infestation on Growth and Yield of Carrot Plants.
    (Kabale University, 2024) Mutabazi, Cosma
    The study examined the impact of weed infestation on the growth and yield of carrot plants. It was guided by the following study objectives; to determine the effect of weeds on the growth of carrot plants, to identify critical periods of weed competition in carrot plants and to investigate the effect of different weeding regimes on carrot yields. The experiment was carried out at the teaching and research farm of faculty Agriculture, Kabale University Kabale district, Uganda between April 2024 to July 2024. The experiment was carried out in a randomized complete block design (RCBD) within the plot where carrots were planted. The researcher used 5 treatments replicated 3 times. Each experimental plot measured 3m by 1.5 meters in total. The treatments comprised of different weeding regimes as weeding once, weeding twice, weeding thrice, and fourth plus no weeding acting as a control experiment. Primary tillage was the first operation to be done to break up compacted soil, improve aeration, promote better water infiltration, and create a favorable seedbed for optimal carrot growth. Primary tillage is the first soil tillage after the last harvest. On 15th May 2024, two carrot seedlings were sown directly per hole at a spacing of 5cm. These 5 cm were measured using a ruler and holes were dug using a debar. After one week, carrot seeds germinated, and weeding started after two weeks. Data Collection Methods used included observation and measurement. Quantitative data was used during data analysis and it involved the use of frequencies, and tables against their percentages and aided in data interpretation, data analysis, and presentations of findings. The results on all blocks A, B, C, D, and E generally indicated that there overall carrot plant shoot as evidenced by an increase in height, an increase in the number of leaves, and an increase in leaf area. However, there was a limited increase in growth parameters of carrot plants in control block A compared to other blocks. The above results generally indicated that marketable carrot root tubers were high compared to unmarketable ones simply because the blocks that were weeded experienced a weed-free environment which made carrot crops grow well and give high yields. The study also recommended Implementing integrated weed management practices that combine cultural, mechanical, and chemical methods. For instance, using cover crops or mulching can suppress weed growth while promoting carrot health.