Research Article
On-Farm Management of Vitellaria paradoxa C. F. Gaertn. in Amuria District, Eastern Uganda
Table 3
Constraints to on-farm management of shea trees (
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| | Constraints in the management of V. paradoxa | % response |
| | Land shortage and insecure tree tenure | 45.0 | | Pests and disease incidences | 38.8 | | Shortage of planting materials | 30.0 | | Weak law enforcement in the area | 20.0 | | Inadequate skills/advisory services for shea management | 15.0 | | Frequent displacement due to insecurity | 10.0 | | Bush fire occurrences | 07.5 | | High poverty levels | 06.3 | | Long juvenile period before fruiting | 06.3 | | High demand for shea charcoal | 05.1 | | Destruction by grazing animals | 02.5 |
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