A trends analysis of banana (Musa ssp) production in Bungatti sub-county in Namisindwa district from 2020-2026.

Simple item page
dc.contributor.authorNandelenga, Milton
dc.date.accessioned2026-10-19T06:54:03Z
dc.date.available2026-10-19T06:54:03Z
dc.date.issued2026
dc.descriptionUndergraduate research report
dc.description.abstractThe Research aimed at analyzing the trends in banana (Musa) production in the Elgon Zone of, Bungatti Sub-County, Namisindwa District from 6th Feb,2026 to August ,12th.2026 .The Research objectives were; To assess the changes in banana production in Bungatti Sub-County over the last five years to determine household-level factors influencing banana production in Bungatti Sub-County and to identify off-farm factors influencing banana production in Bungatti Sub-County .Data were collected from Respondents using a Questionaire,Key informant interviews and Focused group discussions. The finding shows that banana production has greatly reduced over the last five years. Farmers who previously harvested about 10 bunches per season currently harvest between 2–3 bunches, while others get none. The research established that household-level factors contributing to the decline include poor manure management, limited capital, lack of enough fertilizers, and poor disease management practices. Also it was discovered that off-farm factors such as poor roads, high transport costs, unreliable markets, limited government support, and corruption in agricultural support programs have affected banana production. Diseases and pests were identified as the major challenge affecting banana plantations. Symptoms such as yellow leaves, black banana fingers, maggots in stems, and plant death before harvest were commonly reported by farmers. Basing on Findings, it was recommended that Improve rural roads and transport systems; Road infrastructure should be improved to reduce transport costs and ease market access. Strengthen disease control programs through Agricultural officers should monitor banana diseases and provide quick solutions to reduce disease spread. Provide affordable agricultural credit financial institutions and government programs should provide low-interest loans to banana farmers. Reliable market systems should be developed to reduce exploitation and improve farmers’ incomes.
dc.description.sponsorshipDr. John James Okiror ; Busitema University
dc.identifier.citationNandelenga, M. (2026). A trends analysis of banana (Musa ssp) production in Bungatti sub-county in Namisindwa district from 2020-2026. [Unpublished undergraduate research report]. Busitema University.
dc.identifier.urihttps://bdears.busitema.ac.ug/handle/123456789/11088
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherBusitema University
dc.titleA trends analysis of banana (Musa ssp) production in Bungatti sub-county in Namisindwa district from 2020-2026.
dc.typeOther
Files
Original bundle
Now showing 1 - 1 of 1
No Thumbnail Available
Name:
Nandelenga_Milton_Final_Report_2026.pdf
Size:
2.14 MB
Format:
Adobe Portable Document Format
Download
License bundle
Now showing 1 - 1 of 1
No Thumbnail Available
Name:
license.txt
Size:
1.71 KB
Format:
Item-specific license agreed to upon submission
Description:
Download
Collections
Department of Agriculture