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    Evaluating the Effectiveness of Drip Irrigation Using Drip Bottles on Tomato Growing in Kabale District - Uganda
    (Uganda Christian University, 2025-09-05) Kanery Arinamukama
    This research report is about the implementation of drip irrigation using drip bottles for tomato growing. A study to assess the effectiveness of tomato growth and yields was conducted by drip irrigation using drip bottles for 6 months, ranging from planting to harvesting. It describes clearly the activities that were done during this research project, which are arranged in chapters, and each chapter indicates how the activities were performed. Tomato production in Kabale District, Uganda, faces challenges due to water scarcity and inefficient irrigation methods. This study investigated the implementation of drip irrigation using drip bottles to improve tomato yields.The project was conducted at the Uganda Christian University, Bishop Barham College farm, located in Rugarama, Southern Division, Kabale Municipality, Kabale District. Data was collected through experimental design, field observations, and measurements of tomato plant growth and yields.The results showed a significant increase in tomato yields using drip irrigation with drip bottles compared to traditional irrigation methods. Water usage was also reduced, and crop water stress was minimized. Based on the findings, it is recommended that the adoption of drip irrigation using drip bottles be considered as a sustainable and efficient irrigation method for tomato production in Kabale District. Farmers can benefit from increased yields, reduced water usage, and improved crop resilience to drought.