Agriculture and rural development in Bukwo district
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2016-05
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Kampala International University,School of Education
Abstract
This study examined the role of agriculture in rural development in Bukwo District. This was
afler the realization that environmental conditions (i.e., fertile volcanic soils and the equatorial
and temperate climatic conditions [reliable rainfall and moderate temperatures]) make the
potential for agriculture real in Bukwo District. The challenge was how to tap into this potential
even when the necessary infrastructure and human and financial resources were still wanting.
Agriculture generates unlimited forward and backward linkages, investment opportunities,
foreign exchange, employment, taxes, new skills arid technologies as well as reducing poverty
and food insecurity. It is also a key in economic diversification and rural transformation. The
study specifically sought to achieve the following objectives: to identify the agricultural practices
in Bukwo District; to establish the role of agriculture in the socio-economic development of
Bukwo District; and to examine strategies for transforming agriculture in Bukwo District. To
achieve the stated objectives, the study was guided by the following research questions: what
agricultural practices are in Bukwo district? What is the role of agriculture in the socio-economic
development of Bukwo District? What are the strategies for transforming agriculture in BukwQ
Distric ~?
The study was qualitative and conducted using a case study design and a non-probability
sampling technique involving purposive sampling to select the sub-county, villages and
respondents. It was upon the researcher to identify the sub-county, villages and respondents
likely to provide the best information. A sample of 45 respondents was selected for the study.
The respondents included farmers, elders, mothers, household heads, land owners and
agricultural officials from the villages of Rwanda, Tabashet and Kapkwomoc in Senendet subcounty.
The data were collected using interviews and observations [for primary data] and
documents analysis [for secondary data]. The analysis of the data generated by the interviews
and observations involved a phenomenological approach by emphasising a deep understanding
of the observed phenomena and views of the participants, literal description and narration of the
emerging issues out of which authentic conclusions were made. During the interviews and
observations, the researcher noted down in his diary the relevant issues (episodes, situations,
events or instances) for accurate reporting. The main themes that emerged from the field notes
and interviews were noted down.
Description
Dissertation submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of the degree of bachelor of arts with education of Kampala International University.
Keywords
Agriculture, Rural development, Bukwo district