Determinants of Land Management Practices in the Agricultural Highlands of Uganda: A Case of Kabale Highlands in Western Uganda
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The study investigated land management decisions in the
agricultural highland area of Kabale district in South Western
Uganda. Data were analysed using multivariate regression
techniques.Results showed that demographic characteristics
such as farmer’s age, household size and education level; and
plot level characteristics such as slope gradient and crop types
were significantly associated with the choice of land management
practices. The study recommends the strengthening of training
and extension education programmes to support the adoption
of land management practices in the agricultural highlands.
Extension training and services linked to crop types (annuals
and perennials) need to be strengthened. Training and extension
services should focus on the best practices to use based on the
slope gradients of plots
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