African Journal of
Agricultural Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Agric. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1991-637X
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJAR
  • Start Year: 2006
  • Published Articles: 6863

Full Length Research Paper

Determinants of ecosystem-based adaptation to drought in the central cattle corridor of Uganda

Nanfuka Susan
  • Nanfuka Susan
  • Department of Environmental Management, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda.
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Mfitumukiza David
  • Mfitumukiza David
  • Department of Geography, Geo-informatics and Climatic Sciences, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda.
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Egeru Anthony
  • Egeru Anthony
  • Department of Environmental Management, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda.
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  •  Received: 20 April 2020
  •  Accepted: 15 July 2020
  •  Published: 31 July 2020

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