Determinants of Smallholder Farmers’ Participation in Rice Value Chains in Uganda

Evidence from Farmer Associations of Bugiri and Luwero Districts, Uganda

Authors

  • Hilary Semaana Rugema K+S GmbH
  • Haroon Sseguya Sseguya IITA
  • Paul Kibwika Makerere University

Abstract

This study explored the key determinants of smallholder farmers’ participation in the One Stop Centre Farmer Association (OSCA) rice value chains in Uganda. Data were collected from 98 respondents in Luwero and Bugiri districts using focus group discussions and 20 key informant interviews, and analysed with NVIVO software. The findings indicated that style of leadership, trust, cohesive networks and support services were key determinants of participation. Minimal participation of some members occurred due to unrealistic expectations and incompetent leadership. Further, addressing OSCA objectives can mitigate ensuing expectations. Along with this, strengthening the OSCA leadership to entrench transparency and establishment of business models for integration of value chain interventions into the wider livelihood strategies is important in order to cater for interests of all the members.

Author Biographies

Haroon Sseguya Sseguya, IITA

Haroon Sseguya is a Technology Scaling Specialist at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA). His research interests include agricultural extension systems; agriculture, food security, nutrition and livelihoods programming; monitoring and evaluation; technology dissemination; communication for development and capacity building for rural and development organizations.

Paul Kibwika, Makerere University

Paul Kibwika is Associate Professor at Makerere University with research interests in agricultural knowledge systems; innovations management and social transformations; and adaptive management and sustainability. He is also a trainer and facilitator of institutional change, strategic planning and social skills enhancement

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Published

2018-06-24

How to Cite

Rugema, H. S., Sseguya, H. S., & Kibwika, P. (2018). Determinants of Smallholder Farmers’ Participation in Rice Value Chains in Uganda: Evidence from Farmer Associations of Bugiri and Luwero Districts, Uganda. Journal of Agricultural Extension, 22(2), 62–71. Retrieved from https://journal.aesonnigeria.org/index.php/jae/article/view/1362

Issue

Vol. 22 No. 2 (2018): June 2018

Section

General Extension and Teaching Methods

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