A feasibility of land consolidation in kigezi region, south western Uganda: a solution to land fragmentation, land shortage, farmer’s productivity and economic development by George Stanley, Kinyata, Nafiu, Lukman Abiodun

“…The article compares the benefits of the land under fragmentation and the land under consolidation systems and recommends strategies to transform Kigezi Region’s informal and subsistence farming system to modern, commercial agriculture to achieve food security and increase incomes of the population and economic development of the area.…”
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Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) for Sustainable Agriculture Nexus: A Tool for Transforming Food Systems by Turyasingura, Benson, Ayiga, Natal, Tumwesigye, Wycliffe, James, Philip Hegarty

“…CSA and SA share a common principal goal of achieving food security. It was concluded that developing countries are the worst affected by the negative impacts of climate change and don’t have the adaptive capacity to respond to climate change effects.…”
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Diversity at Landscape Level to Increase Resilience. A Review by Turyasingura, Benson, Mwanjalolo, Majaliwa, Ayiga, Natal

“…Hence, building on these insights, diversity at landscape level is paramount to promoting resilient livelihoods as a means of improving the health and functioning of socio-ecological systems, as well as a mechanism for achieving food security. The study concludes that there should be involving many actors in a landscape management aspect to stimulate knowledge exchange and training.…”
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Faith-Based Organizations and Health Empowerment of The Needy in Kitunga Sub-County Ntungamo District. by Tusiime, Cresent

“…FBOs have for a long time committedly made positive contributions towards the provision of education, support in agriculture, skills, and health to enhance social welfare but some people in rural areas still have low income, poor health standards, no food security, and limited skills and lack employment due to low levels of education hence poor social welfare. …”
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Diversity at Landscape Level to Increase Resilience. A Review by Benson, Turyasingura, Ayiga, Natal, Majaliwa, Mwanjalolo

“…Hence, building on these insights, diversity at landscape level is paramount to promoting resilient livelihoods as a means of improving the health and functioning of socio-ecological systems, as well as a mechanism for achieving food security. The study concludes that there should be involving many actors in a landscape management aspect to stimulate knowledge exchange and training.…”
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Is Aquaculture a Success? Evidence from Africa by Okoth, Sharon, Hounsounou, Hilda R.B., Turyasingura, Benson, Moenga, Kelvin O., Mwalughali, Thoko B. S., Lubembi, Sharon Indasi

“…Since its introduction in Africa, however, changes have been seen as it has contributed to food security and malnutrition and improved livelihoods by creating jobs and generating income. …”
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The Effect of Poverty on The Social Welfare of Households in Kyanamira Sub-County Kabale District. by Natukunda, Barnabas

“…The study concluded by recommending a multifaceted approach. including income diversification, improved education 11ccess, healthcare infrastructure enhancement, targeted food security interventions, and vocational training to empower youth and enhance employment opportunities. …”
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Rural Women’s Cooperatives and Family Standard of Living in Rwanda: A case of Urugero Cooperative in Gatsibo District. by Tharcisse, Maniragena

“…The study was guided by three specific objectives namely: to study how women cooperatives’ support to farming has improved food production, family nutrition and food security, to explore the role of family and political education supported by cooperatives in women empowerment, community harmony and more accountability by public and community leaders and to investigate the relationship between increase of family assets and rural women’s cooperatives’ support to agriculture, trading and family education in Gatsibo district. …”
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Role of Savings and Credit Cooperatives on Economic Transformation of Societies: A Case Study of Unique SACCO in Kabale Municipality. by Niwamanya, Isaac

“…In terms of socio-economic transformation, the study revealed that Unique SACCO contributed to increased income, empowerment of women, food security, enhanced productivity, job creation, improved living standards through loans, community cohesion, and financial advisory services on resource allocation. …”
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A Bee Farm Records Management System: A Case Study of Kanyabugunga Kashambya Sub-County. by Maanige, Barnet, Tayebwa, Onesmas

“…In conclusion, the BFMS has the potential to drive positive change in Uganda's beekeeping sector, contributing to economic development, environmental conservation, and food security. Success hinges on collaboration, user training, and responsiveness to evolving beekeeping needs. …”
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Design and Simulation of a Solar Thermal Dryer for Fruits. by Amanya, Sylus

“…The designed dryer aims to improve food security and reduce waste since there will be reduced post-harvest losses allowing people to preserve fruits for longer periods. …”
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Pesticide use in vegetable production in rural Uganda - A case study of Kabale District, South western Uganda by Hannington, Ngabirano, Grace, Birungi

“…Therefore, there is need to address the identified knowledge gaps on safer pesticide application in order to attain safe agricultural productivity for sustainable food security, safeguarding human health and community development in Kabale District, Uganda.…”
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Exploring the Root Causes of Low Household Income among Smallholder Farmers in Kamuli District, Busoga Region, Uganda. by Lubaale, Ronald Gideon, Ocan, Johnson, Adyanga, Francis Akena

“…By addressing the root causes of low household income, this study sought to contribute to poverty reduction and food security in Kamuli District and beyond.…”
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Experiences of Participants in An Agricultural Livelihood Support Initiative for People Living With HIV In Central Uganda. by Tumwine, Christopher, Addo, Isaac Yeboah, Zakumumpa, Henry, Seeley, Janet, Oucul, Lazarus

“…Several participants reported positive livelihood outcomes including improved food security, better nutrition, increased income, and improved mental health. …”
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Assessing the Effects of Land Use Practices on Land Cover in Bubare Sub-County Rubanda District. by Kembabazi, Naome

“…The findings also indicated that land use practices impacted the environment, with outcomes such as improved crop quality (18%), increased yield per acre (20%), and enhanced food security (36%). The study recommends that farmers apply manure and fertilizers to enhance yield quality and quantity and promote food production. …”
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Microfinance and Socio-Economic Development in Byumba Sector. A case Study of Reseau Interdiocesain De Micro Finance (Rim S.A) by Fraterne, Nzeyimana

“…The researcher found that RIM S.A Micro finance participated in poverty alleviation among its borrowers through improving their well being like school fees payment for children, health insurance payment, food security payment and enterprise expansion among others. …”
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Design of a Solar Powered Precision Irrigation System. by Othieno John Wangara

“…Irrigated agriculture provides 40% of the world's food from less than 20% of the cultivated area highlighting the importance of irrigation in global food security. Improved soil moisture and plant sensors, and developing self-learning crop simulation frameworks that can be applied to evaluate adaptive decision support strategies related to irrigation. …”
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Significance of Microfinance Institutions on the Economic Development of Kabale Municipality: A Case Study of Kihanga Mparo SACCO. by Katungi, Robert

“…From the study findings on services provided by Kihanga Mparo SACCO to its members, the responses were got from the statements which included savings services, opening and running of savings accounts, terms of interest on savings and credit services terms, the study results on effects of Kihanga Mparo SACCO on economic development also showed that the responses were got on increased income among the members, women empowerment through owning their independent accounts and savings, provision of agricultural loans which leads to increased food security, the SACCO has provided employment opportunities to many people, It has improved peoples standards of living by providing loans to their clients and provides financial advice on resource allocation through making follow-up activities to the borrowers and the study results further indicated that the responses were also got on challenges faced by Kihanga Mparo SACCO on economic development on the statements; poor infrastructure, dependency syndrome, fear of collateral being auctioned, loan defaulters, poor government policy on sacco s, embezzlement by managers and poor officers and poor service delivery due to poor IT. …”
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Impact of Land Degradation on Irish Potato Production in Hamurwa Sub-County Rubanda District. by Ahimbisibwe, Columbus

“…The findings of the study indicate that there were effects of land use practices on Irish potato production as they include; low-quality yields, decreased Quantity yield or yield per acre, and improved food security, the study recommends that there is a need for farmers to apply natural manures in order to get high quality and quantity yields and increase on food production. …”
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The Effect of Banana Bacteria Wilt on the Socio-Economic Welfare of Farmers in Ruhinda Sub-County Rukungiri District by Tayebwa, Rameka

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