Constraints to Fertiliser Use in Uganda: Insights from Uganda Census of Agriculture 2008/9

Uganda’s agriculture faces a myriad of challenges, which among others include low productivity, declining soil fertility and degradation of the natural resource base. To reverse and/or minimise the challenges, judicious use of fertilisers – both organic and inorganic is highly recommended. Yet, few agricultural households in Uganda use fertilisers and moreover, in quantities lower than the recommended. Using data from the Uganda Census of Agriculture 2008/9, this paper provides insights on key constraints to the use of fertilizers by agricultural households...