Farming methods and food security in Uganda: a case study of Nyakwea Sub-County Abim District
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2016-09
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Kampala International University; College of Humanities and Social Science
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The main objective of the study is to examine the impact of farming methods on food security in Uganda. It was guided by three specific objectives that were to investigate the forms of farming in Nyakwea Sub - County, to find out the relationship between farming and food security in Nyakwea Sub -county as well as to investigate the measures to address food security in Nyakwea Sub-county. Literature review was done by reviewing related literature on study variables as put forward by different scholars. It focuses on the influence of poor farming methods on food insecurity and reviews the related literature basing on the stated specific objectives of the study. The research was a cross sectional survey design that involved quantitative and qualitative methods which were administered using questionnaires. The design was preferred because it was easy for the researcher to draw conclusion and the researcher easily base on the views of respondents to reach at conclusions and make recommendations. After data collection is done, the researcher analyzed the collected data and as well he presented it using the frequency tables and percentages. From the findings it was indicated that majority of the respondents Agree that farming is a Sources of cash income for poor households taking a percentage of 37(44%) out of the total number of respondents, 20(23.8%) stated that it is Key inputs to crop agriculture, 13(15.5%) stated that Productive farming can add value to ‘idle’ land, 8(9.5 %) stated that farming provides draught power and manure while 6(7.1 %) sated that farming maintains household survival . The researcher concluded that the world will always raise the most food the most economically and in the most environmentally responsible way when farmers plant the right crops for their local climate and soils using the right technology, then trade with others for the benefit of all. If every country set a goal of food self-sufficiency; the world would have much less food. It was then recommended that, Greater investment in agriculture by the public and private sectors is necessary to increase global food production. A boost in funding and attention in the following key areas is needed: transportation, distribution, storage and energy infrastructure; agricultural research and development; agricultural science, extension, education and the promotion of best practices; and governance around legal and business structures to encourage private sector investment.
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A research report submitted to the College of Humanities and Social Sciences in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of a Degree in Social Work and Social Administration of Kampala International University
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Farming methods, Food security