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    Technology adoption and agricultural productivity a study of Mubuku & Rwimi prisons farms in western Uganda.
    (AfroGlobal Perspectives, 2025-01) Godwin, Atwine; Patience, Nahabwe; Patience, Komugisha
    Background: This study examined the impact of technology adoption on agricultural productivity at Uganda's prisonfarms, focusing on Mubuku and Rwimi Prison Farms. The Uganda Prisons Service (UPS) integrates agricultural activities into the rehabilitation of inmates, using these farms to test new agricultural techniques and technologies. The study aims toidentify adopted technologies, assess productivity, and explore barriers to their implementation. Methdology: A descriptive and cross-sectional research design was used, incorporating both quantitative and qualitativemethods. The sample consisted of 181 participants selected from a target population of 340, including Prison FarmManagers and inmates involved in farming. Data was collected via questionnaires, interviews, and document reviews, andanalyzed using SPSS after classification and coding. Results: Findings revealed that maize was the dominant crop, with 80% of respondents growing it, while only 20%cultivated beans. Livestock farming was less common (27%), with chicken farming being the most widespread. Technological adoption, including automated irrigation, renewable energy (solar panels), agricultural machinery, andintegrated pest management, contributed to significant productivity increases. Notable yield improvements includeda700% increase for cowpeas and 500% for rice. Conclusion: However, barriers to technology adoption included insufficient funding, high technology costs, limitedtraining, poor infrastructure, and resistance to change. The study concluded that while technology adoption improvedproductivity, challenges like inadequate funding and infrastructure hinder broader implementation. Recommendation: Increasing government funding, offering continuous training for prison staff and inmates, improvinginfrastructure, addressing resistance to change, and fostering partnerships with technology providers and researchinstitutions to maximize the potential of these technological innovations and enhance farm sustainability.