Rabbit production and profitability in Teso sub-region, eastern Uganda : a case study of Soroti city.
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2026
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Busitema University
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Rabbit production is a common venture among rural communities due to its significant role in the socio-economic development of rabbit farmers. The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of profitability of Rabbit Production in Soroti City, Eastern Uganda. 80 respondents were randomly selected using Snowballing technique of sampling. The aims of this study were to identify the characteristics of rabbit farmers in Soroti city, to investigate the factors influencing rabbit production among these farmers, and to assess the costs and returns related to rabbit farming for farmers in Soroti city. The analysis relied on primary data, and the researcher employed descriptive statistics primarily through quantitative data collection methods to gather information. Data was gathered through research questionnaires in which the researcher posed the questions and recorded the participants’ responses. From the findings, linear regression model indicated that the gender, age, marital status, religion, occupation, household size, relationship with household and education level were not significantly affecting profitability of rabbit production while the total number of breed kept was positively significantly affecting the profitability of rabbit production (0.006) at 5% and had a positive influence on the gross margins, Limited access to the rabbit market also affects rabbit production, which results in reduced output. The researcher suggested that rabbit farmers need backing from the government, financial entities, and research organizations. This may involve offering credits and subsidizing production resources like superior rabbit breeds and setting up market centers, which will enhance the profitability of rabbit farming.
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Kasoma, V. J. (2026). Rabbit production and profitability in Teso sub-region, eastern Uganda : a case study of Soroti city. [Unpublished undergraduate research report]. Busitema University.