Opio, Mackay2026-06-012026-06-012023Opio, M. (2023). Factors that have influenced low adoption of watermelon growing in Ngariam County, Katakwi district [Research Report]. Busitema University.https://bdears.busitema.ac.ug/handle/123456789/4375This study investigated the factors influencing watermelon growing in Ngariam county, Katakwi district, Uganda. The study employed a cross-sectional research design and 20 respondents were involved. Data was collected using questionnaire and presented in form of frequency tables and charts both pie charts and graphs. The findings revealed factors influencing watermelon cultivation such as shortage of land, poor transport, inadequate extension services, harsh climatic conditions, lack of access to credit, price fluctuation, pests and diseases. The agronomic practices to increase the yield of the fruit among farmers included; planting improved seed variety, application of fertilizers, control of pests and diseases, timely planting and harvesting. The approaches for increased adoption of the fruit according to the findings were; improvement of transport, increasing access to credit, provision of effective extension services and provision of improved seeds, provision of fertilizers and pesticides.en-USThesis