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    Assessment of farmers' perceptions towards adoption of agroforestry in nagongera town council, tororo district
    (Busitema University, 2024) Tuma Solomon
    This study assessment of farmers' perceptions in adoption on agroforestry in Nagongera town council, Tororo district. The study was guided by the following specific objectives; to determine the farmers' attitude towards practicing Agroforestry in Nagongera town council, Tororo district, to assess the benefits of Agroforestry in Nagongera town council, Tororo district, to find out the challenges hindering the practice of Agroforestry in Nagongera town council, Tororo district, to identify the solutions to the challenges hindering Agroforestry in Nagongera town council, Tororo district. The study employed a descriptive survey research design and took qualitative approaches. The total number of respondents was 65 out of which a sample size of 100 was obtained. Data were analyzed with a focus on descriptive, inferential and test statistics descriptive statistics. The findings of this study revealed that there is the farmers' attitude towards practicing Agroforestry, there are benefits of Agroforestry, there are challenges hindering the practice of Agroforestry, there are solutions to the challenges hindering Agroforestry in Tororo district. The study recommends that there should be comprehensive surveys and interviews that capture a wide range of factors influencing decisions. The study recommends that there is need to understand the socio-economic context in which farmers operate in essentials. The cultural beliefs and traditional agricultural practices can significantly impact on farmer’s perception towards adopting agroforestry. Evaluating existing policy framework and support system related to agroforestry.