Factors contributing to the decreasing adoption of sugarcanes growing in Lugolole Sub County Mayuge District
| dc.contributor.author | Kibwika Andrew | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2026-04-30T16:26:07Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2026-04-30T16:26:07Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2024 | |
| dc.description.abstract | This study aimed to explore the factors that have influenced the decreasing adoption of sugarcane growing among the farmers in Lugolole Sub County, Mayuge district, where cultivation has declined significantly. The study used a mixed methods approach, combining quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis. A survey was conducted with 120 randomly selected sugarcane farmers, and 12 key informant interviews were conducted with local leaders, extension workers, and sugarcane factory representatives. The results showed that the main factors that affected the adoption of sugarcane growing were availability and accessibility of land, the profitability and marketability of sugarcane. The study also revealed that the farmers faced various constraints and challenges in sugarcane production, such as pests and diseases, droughts and floods, soil erosion and fertility loss, labor shortages and exploitation, and lack of credit and insurance. The study concluded that there is need for more supportive policies and interventions to address the issues and challenges faced by sugarcane farmers and to enhance the adoption and sustainability of sugarcane production in Lugolole Sub County and other similar areas. | |
| dc.identifier.citation | Kibwika, A. (2024). Factors contributing to the decreasing adoption of sugarcanes growing in Lugolole Sub County Mayuge District [Research Report]. Busitema University | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://bdears.busitema.ac.ug/handle/123456789/1886 | |
| dc.language.iso | en_US | |
| dc.publisher | Busitema University | |
| dc.title | Factors contributing to the decreasing adoption of sugarcanes growing in Lugolole Sub County Mayuge District | |
| dc.type | Thesis |