| dc.description.abstract | This study aimed at finding the factors which are associated with urban commercial farming within Kampala vicinity. Three specific objectives were examined. Therefore, this chapter presents the conclusions which are related to the significant variables with in the analysis. The recommendations are done basing on the significant variables from the findings. The study used primary data using purposive sampling. The data was presented as three levels; univariate, bi-variate and multivariate analysis.
The findings show that majority (67.5%) of women, (45%) were 30-40years, most had attained secondary education (44%) while (37%) were business people and most respondents were cohabiting (29%). Only land tenure system, land size, age, activities carried out on land and education were significant predictors of urban farming. Older respondents 50years and above (P-value 0.033; OR 3.315), those with very large land sizes (P-value 0.026; OR 1.601) and respondents on customary land tenure system (P-value 0.016; OR 1.367) were more likely to adopt urban farming than their counterparts. On the other hand, those involved in any other business except agricultural activities (P-value 0.042; OR 0.194) were more less likely to get involved in urban farming.
Given the foregoing, intensive efforts to encourage youths to participate in urban agriculture are required, given Uganda’s large young population. Provision of financial incentives, such as seasonal tax breaks from urban farmers, can aid in attracting a highly educated population to the venture. Furthermore, the government and other responsible entities should primarily educate and empower business people and those engaged in other activities about the benefits of this venture, including teaching them the necessary growing methods, innovative business models, and best practices for indoor farming. This affects those with small or medium-sized land, as sustainable food security knows no land size and is everyone's responsibility | en_US |
