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    Assessing the influence of sugarcane growing on socio-economic condition of small-scale farmers in Busede sub-county, Jinja district, eastern Uganda
    (Kyambogo University(Unpublished work), 2025-01) Mpatasalirwa, Edinansi
    The study focused on establishing the relationship between sugar cane growing and socio-economic conditions of small-scale farmers. It was guided by three objectives that is; to examine the effects of sugarcane growing on the social condition of small-scale farmer, to examine the effects of sugarcane growing on the food security of the small-scale farmers and to assess the effects of sugarcane growing on the economic conditions of small-scale farmers in Busede Sub County. A cross-sectional research design was adopted. The study based majorly on primary data that was gathered using interview guide, questionnaires and focus group discussion guide. Objects 1 and 3 were analyzed by use of descriptive and inferential statistics such as frequencies, percentages and chi-square, p-values respectively while objective 2 was analyzed using a monthly adequate household food provision (MAHFP). The data collection methods were Interview, questionnaire, focus group discussion, observation. The results indicated that the males owned more sugarcane gardens than the females, more sugarcane growers were members of the social groups, went to private hospitals than the non-sugarcane growers and these were statistically significant at (P<0.O27) and(P<0.000) respectively. The majority of the households went up to primary level, growers had more ability to educate their children than non-sugarcane growers (P<0.010). Sugarcane growers were relatively food secure than the non-sugarcane growers (P<0.003). Sugarcane growers acquired more property, earned and saved more money, had bigger land size and accessed credit facilities than the non-sugarcane growers (P<0.016), (P<0.042), (p<0.002), (P<0.029) respectively. In conclusion, sugar cane growers had relatively better socio-economic conditions than the non-sugarcane growers. It is recommended that government should emphasize gender equality in land ownership, Food insecure households should spare more land for food crop growing. These will help to increase on their earnings and improve their standards of living as well as growing food crops hence socio-economic progress in the study area.