Assessment of crop raiding incidences by wild animals in Ngwedo Sub County - Buliisa district.

Abstract

This study sought to assess crop raiding incidences by wild animals in the villages of Mubako, Karatum and Muvule Nunda in Ngwedo Sub County, Buliisa district. Both qualitative and quantitative data were collected. The results of this study revealed that food crops are the most raided crops and that the farmers face several challenges in addressing crop raiding. This study recommends that farmers should correctly time the planting of their crops as well as adequately safeguarding perennial crops.