Vol. 2001 No. 1 (2001)

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Precision Agriculture in Maize Production: Insights from Eastern Uganda

Rwakabwangi Mugerwa, Kampala International University (KIU)
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18735842
Published: November 2, 2001

Abstract

Precision agriculture involves advanced technologies such as GPS-guided tractors, variable-rate application systems, and remote sensing for crop monitoring to optimise resource use in farming. The study utilised semi-structured interviews with 50 farmers from Eastern Uganda's maize-producing regions to gather qualitative data on their experiences with precision farming technologies. Farmers reported an average increase of 25% in maize yields after implementing precision agriculture techniques, accompanied by a notable reduction (30%) in chemical fertiliser usage costs. The findings indicate that integrating precision agriculture into traditional farming practices can significantly enhance yield efficiency and profitability for smallholder farmers in Eastern Uganda's maize sector. Government agricultural extension services should promote training programmes on precision agriculture technologies to support smallholders' adoption, while financial institutions could introduce subsidies or credit facilities tailored for precision farming investments.

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Rwakabwangi Mugerwa (2001). Precision Agriculture in Maize Production: Insights from Eastern Uganda. African Management Review, Vol. 2001 No. 1 (2001). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18735842

Keywords

Precision AgricultureMaize ProductionGPS NavigationRemote SensingVariable Rate ApplicationGeographic Information Systems (GIS)Yield Analysis

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