Impact of Agricultural Modernization on the Socio- Economic Status of Smallholder Farmers in Luweero and Nakaseke Districts in Uganda
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Date
2017
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Nkumba Business Journal (NBJ)
Abstract
The aim of this paper was to study the impact of agricultural modernization on the
socio-economic status of smallholder farmers in Luweero and Nakaseke Districts. The study
adopted a cross sectional research design using a sample size of 350 respondents who were
randomly selected from eight Sub-counties in the two districts. Primary data collection was done
through the use of self-administered questionnaires, interview guides and focused group
discussions. The data was analysed using the independent samples t-test. The findings revealed
that low adopters of modern agricultural practices were significantly at a disadvantage when it
comes to the acquisition of valuable assets compared to high adopters. Findings further indicated
that food security, household income and expenditure were significantly higher among high
adopters than low adopters. Promotion of awareness about the benefits inherent in agricultural
modernization as a vehicle for improving smallholder farmers‟ socio economic status is
recommended.
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Keywords
Agriculture, Poverty alleviation, Small holder farming
Citation
Wamala, G., Bogere, M., & Angucia, M. (2017). Impact of agricultural modernization on the socio economic status of smallholder farmers in Luweero and Nakaseke Districts in Uganda. Nkumba Business Journal (NBJ)