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    Determinants of women participation in agroforestry practices in agule county, pallisa district
    (Busitema University, 2024) Opedun, Lawrence
    Agro-forestry has a number of beneficial effects on smallholder farmer’s households including diversification of income from tree products, food security and sustainability of farming systems. This study was carried out in Oboliso sub county during my course at Busitema university in July 2024. The aim of this study was to assess women participation in agro-forestry and its impacts on food security and livelihoods of the households. The specific objectives were to examine the role of women in agro-forestry, explore the challenges faced by women engaged and come up with possible solutions to the above challenges. Data were collected from 50 respondents using structured questionnaires, interviews (face to face) and observation methods. The findings showed that the major challenges facing women participation in agro forestry are; limited access to resources (land, credits), gender norms and roles, limited decision power, unequal benefit sharing, heavy workload burden, limited access to extension services. Based on these findings, it was concluded that; women have been disadvantaged even though they are willing to carry out agro forestry practices. Therefore, it is recommended that, the local government officials and non- government organizations should; Encourage women farmers to participate in agro forestry, revise gender-sensitive policies, conduct targeted programs, carry out gender mainstreaming, create awareness about women’s role and potential, collaborate with other organizations, provide financial assistance, mentor women to provide opportunities.