Abstract:
The study involved analyzing Effects of transportation on profitability of mangoes in Kalungi Sub County, Nakasongola district. The sample size was 85 respondents. This was analyzed using descriptive statistics. The study revealed that, more women (54.1%) have completed primary education than men (45.9%). The study also discovered that larger families tend to own more land, with 60% of households with 6-10 members having over 3 acres. It is clear that farming, especially mango cultivation is the backbone of these communities, providing income for nearly 80% of households. The gross margin for costs is 67% indicating that the business is profitable.
When it comes to trading mangoes, there are significant financial challenges. Many traders (72.9%) are affected by poor road infrastructure. Based on the findings, the following are the general recommendations: to involve other market actors to make the marketing system advance and function efficiently, establishment of market infrastructure and facilities to ensure profitable business for both farmers and mango traders, further research on economics and profitability of mangoes in Kalungi sub county, empowering of men to participate in mango production.
Key words: Mango trade, profitability, transportation costs
