Analyzing the revenue factors for poultry farming enterprises in Kiweebwa village, Gombe Sub-county, and Wakiso district, Uganda

Abstract

The study aimed to evaluate the determinants of Revenue in the local poultry industry within Kiweebwa, Wakiso district, employing a cross-sectional research design and data collected from 50 poultry farmers. The investigation encompassed a range of independent variables, such as demographics, cultural factors, market dynamics, and farming practices, assessing their influence on the dependent variable, Revenue. The findings revealed significant associations between various factors and revenue. Notably, being a female in the poultry industry was linked to a substantial decrease in revenue compared to males, emphasizing the need for gender equality initiatives and supportive environments for female poultry farmers. Higher monthly incomes positively affected revenue, while increased feed costs were associated with reduced revenue. The choice of housing systems, particularly the Deep litter system, had a significant negative impact on revenue compared to the Cage system. As recommendations, promoting gender equality, enhancing farmer incomes, managing feed costs efficiently, and optimizing housing systems were suggested to improve the financial performance of the local poultry industry. These insights could guide policies and interventions aimed at enhancing Revenue while ensuring ethical and sustainable poultry farming practices in the region.