Enhancing Smallholder Agriculture in Uganda: Strategies for Improving Productivity, Livelihoods, and Food Security

Hadija Nantale

Department of Public Administration, Kampala International University Uganda

ABSTRACT

Smallholder agriculture in Uganda is vital for the country’s economy, providing livelihoods for the majority of the population and contributing significantly to food security. However, smallholder farmers encounter numerous challenges, including limited access to resources, low productivity, and vulnerability to climate change. Addressing these challenges is crucial for improving rural livelihoods and ensuring sustainable agricultural development. This paper explores strategies for enhancing smallholder agriculture in Uganda, focusing on improving productivity, livelihoods, and food security. Recent research highlights the importance of smallholder agriculture in Uganda’s development, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions to empower farmers and enhance their capacity to contribute to national food security and economic growth. Additionally, climate change poses significant challenges to smallholder agriculture in Uganda, underscoring the urgency of implementing climate-resilient agricultural practices. This paper examines various strategies for enhancing smallholder agriculture, including access to resources, capacity building, market access, climate resilience, and financial inclusion. By addressing these challenges and leveraging opportunities, Uganda can harness the potential of its agricultural sector to alleviate poverty, enhance food security, and foster inclusive economic growth.

Keywords: Smallholder agriculture, Livelihoods, Food security, Climate resilience, Financial inclusion.

CITE AS: Hadija Nantale (2024). Enhancing Smallholder Agriculture in Uganda: Strategies for Improving Productivity, Livelihoods, and Food Security. RESEARCH INVENTION JOURNAL OF CURRENT ISSUES IN ARTS AND MANAGEMENT 3(2):87-90.