Working Document Series Open Access 2012 RUF-31787

Determinants of Adoption of Soil Erosion Control Technologies in Mt. Elgon Highlands in Eastern Uganda

M. BarungiA. EdrissJ. MugishaD.H. Ng’ong’olaM. Waithaka

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Abstract

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The study made an inquiry into the determinants of adoption of soil erosion control technologies in Bukwo and Kween districts. We found adoption would be high if farmers own different types of farm tools, get frequent extension advice, are close to output markets, own many hectares of land, and have higher income. Some of the recommendations based on the findings are expansion of coverage of relevant extension services and support to farmers to enable them increase their incomes so that they can afford to acquire the different types of tools used in application of soil erosion control technologies.

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