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Item Relationship between agroforestry practices and livelihood enhancement among smallholder farmers in kyanaisoke sub county, kagadi district(Busitema University, 2024) Muganyizi SamuelThis study investigated the effect of agroforestry technology on livelihood improvement among smallholder farmers in Kyanaisoke Sub County, Kagadi District, and Western Uganda. The specific objectives were: (i) to identify the agroforestry practices adopted by farmers in the region, (ii) to assess the socioeconomic, institutional, and environmental factors influencing farmers' adoption of agroforestry, and (iii) to evaluate the impact of adopting agroforestry practices on the livelihoods of smallholder farmers. The study utilized a sample size of 40 respondents, employing structured interviews and observational methods for data collection. Findings indicated that farmers in Kyanaisoke Sub County predominantly adopted fruit tree integration, alley cropping, tree planting along contour lines, silvopasture, and biodiversity enhancement as key agroforestry practices. Socioeconomic factors such as income diversification and financial stability, institutional support from extension services and government programs, and environmental benefits like improved soil fertility and biodiversity conservation significantly influenced adoption decisions. Findings showed that agroforestry contributed to diversified income sources, enhanced food security, climate resilience, improved soil fertility, and inclusive opportunities for women and youth. The study concluded that agroforestry held substantial potential for sustainable livelihoods among smallholder farmers in Kyanaisoke Sub County, aligning with global efforts towards environmental sustainability and rural development. Recommendations included enhancing extension services, promoting policy frameworks supporting agroforestry, and conducting further research on scaling up successful agroforestry