Influence of land tenure on cotton production in kalait sub county.
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2024
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Busitema University
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Tenure Security Provides Incentives for Sustainable Land Uses Practices, Long-Term Investment, and positively affects Rural Livelihoods Strategies and Poverty Reduction. Tenure insecurity is globally a critical issue for most of the poorest. This research analyses the influence of land tenure system on cotton production among the small holder farmers in Kalait sub county Tororo district in eastern Uganda. The research employed a mixed methods approach, combining quantitative data from surveys conducted across multiple farming communities with qualitative interviews to capture the bad experience of the farmers regarding their land tenure situations. The findings reveal that secure land tenure positively correlates with the increased investments in cotton production practices, access to credit facilities, and over rally yield improvements. Conversely, insecure tenure arrangements lead to hesitancy in making long term investments in soil fertility and crop management Additionally, the study highlights how socio-economic factors such as gender dynamics and local governance structures further influence the relationship between land tenure and cotton production for instance, female farmers often faced additional barriers under customary land tenure systems that limit their ability to access resources necessary for enhancing productivity The implications of this research are significant for policy maker’s aiming to improve agricultural output among the small holder farmers particularly in Kalait Sub County. By recognizing the critical role of secure land tenure in fostering sustainable agricultural practices, interventions can be designed to strengthen property rights and promote equitable access to land I resources. Ultimately, this study contributes to a deeper understanding of how institutional frameworks surrounding land ownership impact agricultural development in rural economies.
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Oliauna, E. (2024). Influence of land tenure on cotton production in Kalait sub-County. [Research Report]. Busitema University