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    Determinants of adoption of fruit tree growing as an adaptation practice to climate change in Budaka district, eastern Uganda
    (Kyambogo University (Unpublished work), 2024-07) Ewongu, Denis
    The study was carried out in Budaka District, Eastern Uganda, to establish the determinants of adoption of Fruit Tree Growing as an adaptation practice to climate change. The study aimed to characterize fruit tree farmers and their spatial distribution, establish the socioeconomic determinants driving the adoption of fruit tree growing, and establish how fruit tree farmers perceive the adoption of such practices concerning climate change adaptation. To accomplish these objectives, a mixed research design was utilized, which incorporated the gathering of primary and secondary data, comprising both quantitative and qualitative information. Structured questionnaires were employed to gather quantitative data from the participants, whereas qualitative data were derived from Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) and Key Informant Interviews (KIIs)."Additionally, secondary data were obtained through a literature review. The selection of participants was conducted through a purposive multi-stage sampling procedure, resulting in a sample size of 417, with 221 participants ultimately participating in the study. Thematic examination techniques were used to analyze qualitative data, while SPSS was used for quantitative data analysis. The statistical methods utilized in this research included the Chi-square test of independence, Correlation analysis, and Multiple Regression analysis. These methods were utilized to examine the associations and predictors pertaining to the Adoption of Fruit Tree Growing as a practice of adapting to Climate Change. The findings indicated a positive but small and statistically significant correlation (r =.221, p =.003) between climate change and the adoption of fruit tree growing. The multiple regression analysis showed that the independent variables (socioeconomic determinants) accounted for 84.6% of the variance in the dependent variable (adoption of fruit tree growing), with a significant predictive capability (p =.000). The data implies that the independent variables have a notable effect on the Adoption of fruit tree growing as a means of adapting to climate change. Based on these findings, the study underscores the importance of targeted interventions that consider key socioeconomic determinants to effectively promote fruit tree cultivation as a sustainable adaptation practice to climate change.