Journal
Metropolitan Journal of Academic and Applied Research
MJAAR
The Role Of Organic Farming In Enhancing Soil Fertility And Crop Productivity In Uganda: A Case Study Of Kirewa Sub County, Tororo District
Owori Daniel Loyo, Natukunda Charles
| Journal | Metropolitan Journal of Academic and Applied Research (MJAAR) |
| Volume / Issue | Vol. 5, No. 7 |
| Published | 31 July 2026 |
| ISSN | 3006-6417 |
Abstract
This study examines the role of organic farming practices in enhancing soil fertility and crop productivity among smallholder farmers in Kirewa Sub County, Tororo District, Uganda. Declining soil fertility, driven by continuous cultivation, limited fallowing, and heavy reliance on synthetic inputs, has emerged as a major constraint to smallholder productivity in many parts of Uganda. Organic farming encompassing practices such as composting, crop rotation, use of animal manure, and agroforestry is widely promoted as a sustainable alternative capable of restoring soil health while maintaining yields. The study is guided by three objectives: to assess the level of organic farming practice adoption among smallholder farmers in Kirewa Sub County, to examine the level of soil fertility and crop productivity in the sub-county, and to establish the relationship between organic farming practices and soil fertility/crop productivity outcomes. A cross-sectional survey design is proposed, targeting smallholder farming households in Kirewa Sub County. Data would be analysed using descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, and multiple regression. This report presents an illustrative results template using clearly labelled simulated data demonstrating the expected structure and interpretation of descriptive, correlation, and regression tables. The study concludes with recommendations for farmers, extension services, and agricultural policymakers. Key Words: Organic Farming, Soil Fertility, Crop Productivity, Smallholder Farmers, Sustainable Agriculture, Kirewa Sub County, Tororo 1.0 Introduction 1.1 Background to the Study Soil fertility decline is one of the most pressing challenges facing smallholder agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa, driven by continuous cultivation without adequate replenishment of soil nutrients, reduced fallow periods due to population pressure on land, and, in many cases, unsustainable use of synthetic fertilisers that can degrade soil
Cite This Article
Owori Daniel Loyo & Natukunda Charles (2026). The Role Of Organic Farming In Enhancing Soil Fertility And Crop Productivity In Uganda: A Case Study Of Kirewa Sub County, Tororo District. Metropolitan Journal of Academic and Applied Research, 5(7). https://journals.miu.ac.ug/pages/article.php?article_id=712
More in This Issue
View full issue →
27
Teacher Quality, School Resourcing, and Downstream Skills Deficits: A Multilevel Regression Model
teacher quality; school resourcing; skills deficits; multilevel regression; mixed-effects model; intraclass
28
Technological Advancements and Business Growth: A Case of Airtel Uganda
Technological advancement; business growth; telecommunications; mobile money; network
29
Technological Innovation in Business Growth in Uganda: A Case Study of Tito General Hardware, Kasangati
Technological innovation; business growth; small and growing businesses; process innovation;
30
The Effect of Synthetic Chemicals on Land Use Management in Uganda: A Case Study of Njeru Municipality, Buikwe District
Synthetic chemicals; agrochemicals; pesticides; land use management; soil degradation; land