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Soil Quality in Uganda: Do Transfer Rights Really Matter?
1Department of Geography and Economics, University of Dar es Salaam, Mkwawa University College of Education, P.O Box 2513, Iringa, Tanzania. mugizif2@gmail.com.
Secure land transfer rights in Uganda are linked to improved soil quality. Farmers with these rights use more chemical fertilizers, suggesting better land management practices for soil health.
Area of Science:
- Agricultural Economics
- Soil Science
- Development Studies
Background:
- Land tenure security is crucial for agricultural productivity and investment.
- Understanding the impact of transfer rights on soil management is vital for sustainable agriculture in developing nations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between land transfer rights and soil quality in Uganda.
- To explore how transfer rights influence farmers' land management practices.
Main Methods:
- Utilized a unique decade-long panel dataset from Ugandan farmers.
- Incorporated lab-tested soil measures to assess soil quality.
- Employed econometric analysis to determine correlations.
Main Results:
- A significant positive correlation was found between land transfer rights and better soil quality.
- Farmers with transfer rights showed a strong positive association with the use of chemical fertilizers.
- No strong correlation was observed between transfer rights and manure use for agricultural intensification.
Conclusions:
- Transfer rights appear to be associated with improved soil health in Uganda.
- Farmers with secure transfer rights may invest in soil improvement through various methods beyond just fertilizer and manure, including compost, crop residues, and fallowing.
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