Abstract:
This study looked at the socio-economic analysis of the land management practices used in the
agricultural highlands of Uganda, specifically in Kabale. The study used survey data collected
using structured questionnaires from a sample of 150 households in Kabale District in
Southwestern Uganda. The sample was drawn using random sampling. The multivariate probit
model was used to determine the factors that influence a fanner's choice of the land
management practice(s) to use on their plot(s). The major factors that were found to influence
the choice of the land management decisions were sex and education level of the household
head, fertility of the soil, distance of the plot from the homestead, total land holdings and the
household size. The study recommends that the link between extension and farmers be
strengthened so that farmers become more aware of some land management practices which
can reduce on land degradation. Additionally, the study recommends that further research be
carried out to examine the costs of land degradation and the benefits and costs of Sustainable
Land Management in Uganda.
