Diatomaceous Earth Usage in The Agriculture Sector in Uganda And Its Characterization: Current Status and Anticipated Developments

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dc.contributor.authorIsabirye, Robert Alex
dc.contributor.authorWaiswa, Charles
dc.contributor.authorKabi, Fred
dc.contributor.authorNanyeenya, William N.
dc.contributor.authorBiryomumaisho, Savino
dc.contributor.authorAcai-Okwee, James
dc.contributor.authorOkello, Samuel
dc.contributor.authorOmonuk Akello, Beatrice
dc.contributor.authorMwesigwa, Moses
dc.contributor.authorLumu, Richard
dc.contributor.authorNasinyama, George William
dc.date.accessioned2022-12-08T19:07:41Z
dc.date.available2022-12-08T19:07:41Z
dc.date.issued2019
dc.description.abstractThe study was conducted in the districts of Nebbi, Wakiso and Gomba in Uganda to characterize Diatomaceous Earth (DE) from the 3 major deposits in Uganda; explore status of exploitation and usage in agriculture, and anticipate associated effects. DE aka diatomite originated from fossilized remains of diatom shells. In agriculture, it’s used in controlling livestock internal and external parasites; post-harvest crop insect pests; and aflatoxins in stored feeds. DE has silica, Ca, Na, Mg, Fe, and other trace minerals making it valuable. Unlike synthetic drugs, DE is safer to consumers. Data collection employed both qualitative and quantitative approaches. Most respondents (94.6%) didn’t know of any agricultural DE usage, and the remaining (5.4%) knew it as a remedy against post-harvest weevils in stored grains. Residents in the mining area used DE in painting houses; craved by pregnant women; and relieving diarrhea in humans. Characterization revealed that Ugandan DE deposits were premium for various purposes. No commercial DE exploitation had started however when it’s due, the government would guide regulatory framework. Additionally, the socio-economic transformation was anticipated through employment creation; and foreign exchange. Since DE’s availability in Uganda is confirmed, more research and programs to promote its exploitation are needed.en_US
dc.identifier.citationIsabirye, R. A., Waiswa, C., Kabi, F., Nanyeenya, W. N., Biryomumaisho, S., Acai-Okwee, J., ... & Nasinyama, G. W. (2019). Diatomaceous earth usage in the agriculture sector in Uganda and its characterization: Current status and anticipated developments. J. of Agric. Science and Food Technol, 5(4), 87-95.en_US
dc.identifier.issn2465-7522
dc.identifier.urihttps://nru.uncst.go.ug/handle/123456789/6071
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherJournal of Agricultural Science and Food Technologyen_US
dc.subjectAgricultural productionen_US
dc.subjectChemical compositionen_US
dc.subjectColouren_US
dc.subjectCommercial exploitationen_US
dc.subjectDiatomite and Ugandaen_US
dc.titleDiatomaceous Earth Usage in The Agriculture Sector in Uganda And Its Characterization: Current Status and Anticipated Developmentsen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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