Impact of pineapple production on the socio-economic welfare of small scale pineapple farmers of Bussi island, Wakiso district.

Abstract

This research study aimed at investigating the Impact of pineapple production on the socio-economic welfare of small scale pineapple farmers of Bussi Island, Wakiso district. 56 respondents were randomly selected from three selected perishes. The study objectives were to assess the contributions of pineapple growing towards income levels of small scale pineapple farmers of Bussi Island, Wakiso District, to assess the contribution pineapple production to the psychological welfare of small scale pineapple farmers on Bussi Island, Wakiso District and to assess the contribution of pineapple production towards the physical wellbeing of small scale pineapple farmers of Bussi Island, Wakiso District. The research used a quantitative and qualitative study design. Data was collected using research questionnaires. The results indicated that growing of pineapples in the sub-county has improved the socio-economic welfare of people in terms of income, psychological and physical wellbeing hence improvement in their livelihoods. The researcher recommends the Government to increase the budget allocation on horticulture subsector in particular. This can improve the welfare of small scale pineapple farmers. The pineapple farmers need to engage in collective pineapple production via farmer’s groups to be in position to solve some of the problems to pineapple production by themselves.