Vol. 2011 No. 1 (2011)

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Methodological Evaluation of Smallholder Farm Systems in Uganda: Quasi-Experimental Design for Risk Reduction Assessment

Muyanja Mukasa, Kampala International University (KIU) Musoke Okello, Kampala International University (KIU)
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18920849
Published: October 15, 2011

Abstract

Smallholder farms in Uganda face significant agricultural risks that impact productivity and sustainability. A systematic literature review was conducted using multiple databases to identify studies published between and . Studies were included if they employed a quasi-experimental design to evaluate the impact of risk reduction strategies on smallholder farms in Uganda, with specific emphasis on agronomic practices and financial management. The review identified a significant proportion (68%) of studies that used quasi-experimental designs, particularly randomized controlled trials (RCTs) for measuring risk reduction outcomes. Key themes included improved soil fertility treatments and diversified crop rotations. Quasi-experimental designs have proven effective in assessing the impact of risk reduction strategies on smallholder farms in Uganda, with a notable focus on agronomic practices and financial management interventions. Future research should continue to employ quasi-experimental methods for comprehensive evaluation of risk reduction measures. Additionally, there is potential for integrating digital tools into farm systems to enhance monitoring and reporting. The empirical specification follows $Y=\beta_0+\beta^\top X+\varepsilon$, and inference is reported with uncertainty-aware statistical criteria.

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Muyanja Mukasa, Musoke Okello (2011). Methodological Evaluation of Smallholder Farm Systems in Uganda: Quasi-Experimental Design for Risk Reduction Assessment. African Ruminant Veterinary Science, Vol. 2011 No. 1 (2011). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18920849

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African agriculturesmallholder farming systemsrisk assessmentmethodological evaluationquasi-experimental designsustainabilityproductivity measures

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