Factors limiting market gardening in Uganda
- Limited land on which to carry out market gardening
- Decline insoil fertility due to extensive use of land reduce crop yields
- Limited market for the products of market gardening discourage farmers.
- Poor storage/preservation facilites for onions, tomatoes lead to high post-harvest losses.
- Limited research lead to low yields of crops
- Political instability in some parts of the country suchas Kasese
- Harsh climate and unreliable weather conditions suchas prolonged drought and excessive rain lead to farmer’s losses.
- Limited capital to purchase land and farm equipment limit market gardening
- Inadequate skilled labour and extension service reduce farm yields
- Poor transport network/high transport costs reduce farmer’s profits and hence ability to expand their farm activities.
CATEGORIES General
TAGS Dr. Bbosa Science
