ABSTRACT This study established the relationship between agriculture development of the programme NAADS and poverty status of rural farmers in Bushenyi District. Specifically, the study sought to determine the (i) profile of the respondents, (ii) level of agriculture development, (iii) level of poverty status of rural farmers (iv)whether there was a significant relationship between agriculture development programme and poverty status of rural farmers. A descriptive correlation design was used...
ABSTRACT In general, green revolution of agriculture began in 1943 in the crop land of Mexico to aid in the nationals’ industrial development and economic growth. In 1984 agriculture green revolution have been advanced in African countries and the progress has been slow. Through the application of agriculture green revolution, in 2009, Rwanda, for the first time, saw the production of crops exceed the consumption needs. Although there is a high production of crops in Rwanda today, particu...
ABSTRACT The study set out to establish the factors affecting the performance of smallholder dairy farmers of Central division in Kitui district. Milk production in Kitui dropped significantly in the last few years. This has led people to seek supplies from neighbouring places. The decline in milk production has also contributed to increased poverty among smallholder farmers in the division. There has been clear need to identify those factors which significantly influence milk production in g...
Abstract This study examined the factors influencing farmers’ willingness to engage in agroforestry practice in Ekiti State, Nigeria using cross-section data. Multi-stage and random sampling techniques were used to select 180 respondents. The analytical techniques involved descriptive and inferential statistics. It was shown that majority (50.60%) of the respondents were within 26-50 years age bracket while the average age of the farmers was 51 years. Majority o...
Abstract This study examined the factors influencing farmers’ willingness to engage in agroforestry practice in Ekiti State, Nigeria using cross-section data. Multi-stage and random sampling techniques were used to select 180 respondents. The analytical techniques involved descriptive and inferential statistics. It was shown that majority (50.60%) of the respondents were within 26-50 years age bracket while the average age of the farmers was 51 years. Majority of the sampled farmers (92.20%...
ABSTRACT The study investigated the relationship between farmers’ participation in food aid supply and food security among the households of Mbarara and Isingiro Districts, Western Uganda. The study was guided by three objectives namely, to determine; 1) the extent to which farmers in Mbarara participate in food aid supply; 2) the extent of food security among the households; and 3) whether participation in food supply affects food security among farmers in Mbarara and Isingiro districts. A...
ABSTRACT This study was conducted in two localities in Kordofan State one of them En-nuhoud locality, West Kordofan State and Aldebibat locality South Kordofan state during 2015 - 2018 to Adoption of Draught Animals by Farmers. The study based on a cross-sectional survey with a sample of 200 farmers that was selected from ten different villages around En-nuhoud and Aldebibat areas. Villages were selected using the simple random sampling technique, while individuals from each village were sele...
ABSTRACT In general, green revolution of agriculture began in 1943 in the crop land of Mexico to aid in the nationals’ industrial development and economic growth. In 1984 agriculture green revolution have been advanced in African countries and the progress has been slow. Through the application of agriculture green revolution, in 2009, Rwanda, for the first time, saw the production of crops exceed the consumption needs. Although there is a high production of crops in Rwanda today, particula...
ABSTRACT This research examined the role of the National Agricultural Advisory Services in a bid to alleviate farmers’ poverty in Kamwenge District situated in western Uganda. The study was guided by four objectives which included establishing the effectiveness and efficiency of the programme in the disbursement and utilisation of NAADS resources amongst the farmers’ groups in Kamwenge district, establishing the composition of the beneficiary farmer groups in terms of scale of farming, ag...
ABSTRACTThe study was carried out in Kamwengye district Kicheche Sub County in the westernpart of Uganda to assess the role of organic agriculture /farming in improving theagriculture of small scale farmers.It focused on the farming practices, potential benefits of organic farming, level ofawareness and the factors constraining the adoption of organic farming.The traditional practices that characterize the farming systems of smallseaie farmers andland size in most developing countries due to ...
TABLE OF CONTENTSDECLARATION ................................................................................................................... iAPPROVAL. ......................................................................................................................... iiDEDICATION ..................................................................................................................... iiiACKNOWLEDGEMENT ........................................................................
TABLE OF CONTENTDECLARATIONAPPROVALDEDICATION ivTABLE OF CONTENTLIST OF APPENDICES viiiLIST OF FIGURESLIST OF TABLESACKNOWLEDGF~MENTABSTRACTCHAPTER ONEINTRODUCTION1 .0. Introduction1.1. BackgroundI .2. Problem Statement 41 .3. Purpose of the Study 41.4. Objectives of the Study 41.5. Research Questions1 .6. Scope of the Study1 .7. Significance of the Study1 .8. Limitation of the Study 61 .9. Delimitations 610. Conceptual Frameworks 71.11. Definition of Terms 7CHAPTER TWO 9REVIEW OF RELATE LITE...
TABLE OFCONTENTSContentsDECLARATIONDEDICATIONACKNOWLEDGEMENTABREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS ivLIST OF TABLES viiiABSTRACTCHAPTER ONE 11.0 Background to the Study 11.1 Statement to the Problem 101.2 Purpose of the Study 111.3 Specific Objectives 111.4 Research Questions 111.5 Significance of the Study 121.6 Scope of the Study 121.6.1 Content Scope 121 .6.2Geographical Scope 121.6.3Time Scope 121.7 Basic Assumptions of the Study 131.8 Definitions of Significant Terms 131.9 Organization of the study 1...
TABLE OF CONTENTSDECLARATIONAPPROVAL.iiDEDICATION iiiACKNOWLEDGMENTS ivLIST OF ACRONYMS vTABLE OF CONTENTS viLIST OF TABLES ixLIST OF FIGURES xLIST OF APPENDIX xiABSTRACT xiiCHAPTER ONEINTRODUCTION1 .0 Introduction1.1 Background to the StudyI . I . I Historical Perspective• 1 .2 Theoretical Perspective 31 .1 .3 Conceptual Perspective 31 .1 .4 Contextual Perspective 51.2 Statement of the Problem 51.3 Purpose of the Study 61.4 Specific Objectives 61 .5 Research Questions 71 .6 Research Hypoth...
TABLE OF CONTENTSAN ANDROID APPLICATION FOR THE PROVISION OF AGRICULTURALINFORMATION TO FARMERS AND COMMU1~ITYA CASE OF LWERU PARISH IN BUlKWE DISTRICTDECLARATION:DEDICATION:ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: ivABSTRACT:TABLE OF CONTENTSLIST OF ABBREVIATIONS & ACRONYMS viiiCHAPTER ONE 11 .0 Introduction 11.1 Background 11.2 Statement of the Problem I1.3 Objectives of the study 21.3.1 General Objective: 21 .3.2 Specific Objectives 21.4 Scope of the Project 21.4.1 Geographical Scope 21.4.2 System Scope 31.5 Sign...