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Adoption of Chemical Fertilizers in Coffee Production in Kikyenkye Sub-County, Ibanda District
(International Journal of Scientific Research and Engineering Development, 2024) David Natukunda; David Osiru; Doreen Atwongyeire; Ferdinand Aine
The study focused on assessing the adoption of chemical fertilizers in coffee productionin Kikyenkye Sub-County, Ibanda District. It was limited to; investigating the perceptions and attitudes of farmers on application of chemical fertilizers in coffee, determining the level of awareness of chemical fertilizers use in coffee production, investigating farm-based factors that determine farmers’ choice to use chemical fertilizers in coffee production and establishing possible strategies of promoting adoption of chemical fertilizers in coffee production. The study employed a cross-sectional, descriptive research design and primary data was collected from 124 respondents.The study concluded that there is positive perception and attitude of farmers on application of chemical fertilizers where chemical fertilizers use ensure high productivity and yields of coffee, Chemical fertilizers are basically used in high value commercial crops like tea and coffee and that the decisions on chemical fertilizers use is based on access to information and market prices were considered significant at P<0.05 (P=.019, P=.003 and P=.009) and others like chemical fertilizers applied to in coffee do not provide optimal economic returns to farmers, fertilizers use is influenced by agro-climatic and farm characteristics, chemical fertilizers are not suitable for use in coffee and that chemical fertilizers use that alter the soil properties were non-significant at P-value>0.05(P=.867, P=.706, P=.263 and P=.637).The study further concluded that farmers who had access to training services on the methods of application and easy access to the source of chemical fertilizers had high level of awareness on the use of chemical fertilizers in coffee production. The study also concluded that some farm based factors were significant for example, small size of land and land fragmentation at p-value < 0.05 (P=0.006 and P=0.008 where as other factors were non-significant like land ownership, coffee-banana intercropping, farm location and long distance in relation to chemical fertilizer distribution channels were non-significant at P value >0.05(P=0.146, P=0.622, P=0.913, = 0.351). The study finally concluded that possible strategies of promoting adoption of chemical fertilizers in coffee production such as; providing constant training on the value of chemical fertilizers by extension workers was significant at (P=0.000), stabilizing prices for both agricultural inputs and crop outputs without direct government intervention in the market was significant at (P=0.002) while non-significant strategies included; conducting a chemical fertilizer yield response and profitability studies for a range of crops (P=0.938), establishing a fertilizer subsidies program (P=0.766), designing a fertilizer promotion strategy (P=0.273) and considering the potential for public-private partnerships to deliver fertilizer to farmers (P=0.144).The study recommends that there is a need for more education and awareness-raising activities to help farmers make informed decisions about the use of chemical fertilizers, policymakers and agricultural stakeholders to consider the social, economic, and environmental implications of the widespread use of chemical fertilizers in coffee production, governments undertaking awareness raising campaigns and the need to reduce the cost of chemical fertilizers through subsidies
Adoption of Chemical Fertilizers in Coffee Production in Kikyenkye Sub-County, Ibanda District
(nternational Journal of Scientific Research and Engineering Development-, 2024) David Natukunda; Prof. David Osiru; Doreen Atwongyeire; Ferdinand Aine
The study focused on assessing the adoption of chemical fertilizers in coffee productionin Kikyenkye Sub-County, Ibanda District. It was limited to; investigating the perceptions and attitudes of farmers on application of chemical fertilizers in coffee, determining the level of awareness of chemical fertilizers use in coffee production, investigating farm-based factors that determine farmers’ choice to use chemical fertilizers in coffee production and establishing possible strategies of promoting adoption of chemical fertilizers in coffee production. The study employed a cross-sectional, descriptive research design and primary data was collected from 124 respondents.The study concluded that there is positive perception and attitude of farmers on application of chemical fertilizers where chemical fertilizers use ensure high productivity and yields of coffee, Chemical fertilizers are basically used in high value commercial crops like tea and coffee and that the decisions on chemical fertilizers use is based on access to information and market prices were considered significant at P<0.05 (P=.019, P=.003 and P=.009) and others like chemical fertilizers applied to in coffee do not provide optimal economic returns to farmers, fertilizers use is influenced by agro-climatic and farm characteristics, chemical fertilizers are not suitable for use in coffee and that chemical fertilizers use that alter the soil properties were non-significant at P-value>0.05(P=.867, P=.706, P=.263 and P=.637).The study further concluded that farmers who had access to training services on the methods of application and easy access to the source of chemical fertilizers had high level of awareness on the use of chemical fertilizers in coffee production. The study also concluded that some farm based factors were significant for example, small size of land and land fragmentation at p-value < 0.05 (P=0.006 and P=0.008 where as other factors were non-significant like land ownership, coffee-banana intercropping, farm location and long distance in relation to chemical fertilizer distribution channels were non-significant at P- value >0.05(P=0.146, P=0.622, P=0.913, = 0.351). The study finally concluded that possible strategies of promoting adoption of chemical fertilizers in coffee production such as; providing constant training on the value of chemical fertilizers by extension workers was significant at (P=0.000), stabilizing prices for both agricultural inputs and crop outputs without direct government intervention in the market was significant at (P=0.002) while non-significant strategies included; conducting a chemical fertilizer yield response and profitability studies for a range of crops (P=0.938), establishing a fertilizer subsidies program (P=0.766), designing a fertilizer promotion strategy (P=0.273) and considering the potential for public-private partnerships to deliver fertilizer to farmers (P=0.144).The study recommends that there is a need for more education and awareness-raising activities to help farmers make informed decisions about the use of chemical fertilizers, policymakers and agricultural stakeholders to consider the social, economic, and environmental implications of the widespread use of chemical fertilizers in coffee production, governments undertaking awareness- raising campaigns and the need to reduce the cost of chemical fertilizers through subsidies.
Factors Limiting the Adoption of Climate-Resilient Agricultural Practices in and Around Oruchiga Settlement
(East African Nature & Science Organization, 2023) Boris Beinomugisha; Doreen Atwongyeire; Dr. Rebecca M. Kalibwani, PhD
This study was conducted to establish the potential factors limiting the adoption of climate-resilient agricultural practices in and around the Oruchiga settlement. It was a descriptive study employing both qualitative and quantitative approaches for data collection and analysis. Information was gathered from a sample of 322 respondents and other key informants using questionnaires and interviews. Data was analysed using Microsoft EXCEL and SPSS Version 21.0 to generate both descriptive and inferential statistics. The study identified the different climate-resilient agricultural practices used by smallholder farmers including agroforestry, the use of improved crop varieties and livestock breeds, water-smart technologies, soil fertility management, the use of compost and organic pesticides and small- scale irrigation. The study also found that age, family size (labour), size of land, gender, off-farm activities, group membership and access to credit were some of the potential factors limiting the adoption of climate-resilient agricultural practices in the camp. In conclusion, the study confirmed that different climate-resilient agricultural practices are being used by farmers in the area, and these practices have significantly supported food production systems. Despite their great role in agricultural production, the adoption is still constrained by several factors. The study therefore, recommends government to introduce policies that enable farmers to own and cultivate large-scale farms to increase output. Revisiting land policies is paramount if farmers in the area must increase production through adopted climate- resilient agricultural practices. Small-sized land was one of the reasons farmers failed to use recommended practices; therefore, increasing production per unit area through opening new arable land areas would mean that farmers have enough space to try new technologies/practices. The study also recommends that the government 1) consider the farmers’ willingness and factors impeding their practice before introducing climate-resilient agricultural practices; 2) create awareness among the farmers about the overall benefits and challenges of climate-resilient agricultural practices; 3) integrate newly introduced practices with farmer-friendly indigenous practices; and 4) follow down-top approach and include farmers in any decision-making processes.