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Agricultural development among poor farmers in Soroti district, Uganda: impact assessment of agricultural technology, farmer empowerment and changes in opporunity structures

Year: 2005

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: This paper is based on participatory development research carried out in Soroti district of Uganda with the aim to assess the impact of agricultural development among poor farmers. The central argument in this study is that a combination of farmer empowerment and innovation through experiential learning in FFS groups and changes in the opportunity structure through transformation of LGA staff, establishment of subcounty farmer fora, and emergence of private service provider, has been successful in reducing rural poverty. Based on an empirical study of successful adaptation and spread of pro-poor technologies, the study assesses the well-being impact of agricultural technology development in Soroti district, Uganda. It further analyzes the socioeconomic and institutional context under which pro-poor technologies are adopted by poor farmers.

Source: CGSPace A Repository of Agricultural Research Outputs (Consultative Group for International Agricultural Research)

Author: Esbern Friis-Hansen

Language: English

Topic: Agricultural Innovations and Practices

Subfield: General Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDGs: No poverty, Zero hunger, Decent work and economic growth, Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2621936898

FWCI: 25.33

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Cited by: 14

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