Factors Affecting Sustainability Of Wetland Agriculture Within Lake Victoria Basin In Uganda

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dc.contributor.authorKyarisiima, C. C.
dc.contributor.authorNalukenge, I.
dc.contributor.authorKariuki, W.
dc.contributor.authorMesaki, Simeon
dc.date.accessioned2016-06-26T17:40:27Z
dc.date.available2016-06-26T17:40:27Z
dc.date.issued2008
dc.description.abstractIn recent years, the high rate of conversion of wetlands for agriculture has raised environmental concerns in Uganda. A study was therefore conducted to identify issues that need to be addressed if communities are to continue deriving livelihoods from wetland agriculture, without causing stress to the wetlands of Lake Victoria basin. This was done by conducting household surveys and focus group discussions in two of the districts that border Lake Victoria. Wetland agriculture was found to be a significant source of livelihoods for resource poor communities, contributing over 60% of the household income. Farming was mainly done at a subsistence level. The study found that socio economic factors, poor farming practices and weak policies were contributing to the rapid conversion of wetlands. Concerted efforts need to be made by government institutions to sensitize communities on conservation of wetlands. Some of the policies need to be harmonized to avoid contradictions. Alternative sources of livelihoods must be created to ensure socio economic benefits and environmental conservation.en_US
dc.identifier.citationKyarisiima, C.C., Nalukenge, I., Kariuki, W. and Mesaki, S., 2008. Factors Affecting Sustainability Of Wetland Agriculture Within Lake Victoria Basin In Uganda. Journal of Agriculture and Social Research (JASR), 8(1), pp.78-88.en_US
dc.identifier.doi10.4314/jasr.v8i1.2888
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11810/2772
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.subjectWetland agricultureen_US
dc.subjectSustainabilityen_US
dc.subjectLivelihoodsen_US
dc.subjectUgandaen_US
dc.titleFactors Affecting Sustainability Of Wetland Agriculture Within Lake Victoria Basin In Ugandaen_US
dc.typeJournal Article, Peer Revieweden_US
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