Vanilla Production And Farmer's Welfare In Nagojje Sub County Mukono District

KUTEESA IAN 51 PAGES (7699 WORDS) Economics Project

The stuc6; 11·as intended to determine the impact ofvanilla production on the welfare qffcmners in Nagojje Sub County, Mukono District. Tn the review ofrelated literature, all secondary sources viewed relevant to the study were re-visited. The study employed a descriptive design and questionnaires together with interview guides .formed the mina tools for data collection. Data collected was sorted, edited, coded and presented in percentages and.fi·equency distribution tables. The findings fi'om the stuc(v revealed that vanilla production had transformed many of the .farmers within the area of stuc6' and farmers, community leaders and the government as well had to applaud its contribution towards human development. Households had the ability to meet the fees requirements for their children, the basics in l(fe could be attained and the general welfare of the masses within Nago;je had been changed as a result of l'anilla production. it 1vas recommended that: Government should a m y out more research on vanilla plants like intercropping by considering the most appropriate plant population through spacing. Farmers need to be advised on the beffer crop and tree management practices so as not to affect production of other crops.