Contribution of wetland resources to household food security in Uganda

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2013-03

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BioMed Central

Abstract

The study mapped experiences of local people regarding food security; assessed the contribution of wetlands to food security; and determined factors that influence dependence on wetlands for food in Uganda, where local farmers are vulnerable to starvation because of dependence on rain-fed agriculture. The traditional means of increasing food production has been to expand areas under cultivation, especially wetlands. Consequently, Uganda has lost about 11,268 km2 of wetland (30% of the country’s wetlands between 1994-2009). Research findings show about 83% of surveyed households experienced food insecurity, and significantly less among households with older and better educated household heads.

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FOOD SECURITY, WETLAND MANAGEMENT, WETLAND RESOURCES, UGANDA, ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS, SOUTH OF SAHARA, RAIN FED FARMING

Citation

Turyahabwe, N., Kakuru, W., Tweheyo, M., & Mwesigye Tumusiime, D. (2013). Contribution of wetland resources to household food security in Uganda. Agriculture & Food Security, 2:5.doi:10.1186/2048-7010-2-5

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