The Extent to which Poor Farming Methods Affect the Capacity of Subsistence Banana Farming to Increase Household Income among Subsistence Farmers in Uganda: A Case Study of Karambi Sub-county, Kabarole District.

Abstract

BIRUNGI JACQUELINE (2007-M092-20012) The Extent to which Poor Farming Methods Affect the Capacity of Subsistence Banana Farming to Increase Household Income among Subsistence Farmers in Uganda: A Case Study of Karambi Sub-county, Kabarole District. The study was carried out in Kabarole district. It had an overall goal of assessing the extent to which poor farming methods affect the capacity of subsistence banana farming to increase household income among subsistence farmers in Uganda, taking a case study of Karambi sub-county. The study was guided by three specific objectives. These include finding out the extent to which poor farming methods affect subsistence banana production and household income of subsistence farmers in Karambi sub-county; assessing the impact of poor farming methods on subsistence banana production and household income of subsistence farmers; and suggesting ways of improving the level of subsistence banana production through adopting better farming methods. The research methodology used included administering questionnaires, holding focus group discussions and carrying out individual farmer interviews. Fifty (50) farmers completed questionnaires, 15 farmers were interviewed and 3 focus group discussions were held concerning the problem under study. Key Words: Poor Farming Methods, Banana, Household Income, Subsistence Farmers, Kabarole District.