Abstract:
The study was about the NAADS programme and poverty reduction in local government in
Uganda with Bweyale town council as the case study. In carrying out the study, three objectives
were posed; To assess the contribution of farmer’s access to knowledge towards poverty
reduction among rural farmers in Bweyale town council, to assess the contribution of farmer’s
access to agricultural technologies towards poverty reduction among rural farmers in Bweyale
town council and to assess how linking communities of practices with value chain development
reduces poverty among rural farmers in Bweyale town council. The study adopted a co
relational and cross-sectional survey. A qualitative research design was used in this study to
obtain farmers’ perceptions and experiences regarding their changes in the behavior and actions
as a result of the NAADS extension program. A sample of 80 from a population of 100 was
used for the study in accordance with Krejcie and Morgan (1970). The researcher used
interview guide, in questionnaire survey the researcher used questionnaire, and in documentary
review, the study used documentary review checklist. Data collected was analyzed using the
SPSS data analysis program by running descriptive analyses to establish frequencies and
standard deviations. The findings indicated that 80 questionnaires were distributed to valid
respondents and 80 were filled and returned representing 100% response rate. The study found
out that technology adoption in agriculture contributes to increased yields and improved
household food security and nutritional quality, new and existing technologies combat biotic
and abiotic stresses, raise crop and livestock productivity, improve soil fertility and water
availability hence increased food productivity. The study recommended that service providers
should always attempt to conduct learning activities that enable farmers to attend and
participate. This can be done through establishment of technology demonstration sites in areas
that are easily accessible to farmers and there is need for the NAADS to increase the number
of technology development sites (TDS) to ensure that all farmers (through their groups) gain
access and benefit from them. TDS should be located near the farmers’ locations to enable
them to attend
