Lifelines Uganda

The study investigated the Contribution of NAADS towards the improvement of farmers' livelihood in Apac District, a case study of Chawente Sub County. The general objective of the study was to find out the Contribution of NAADS (national agricultural advisory services) towards the improvement of farmers livelihood in Chawente sub county, Apac District with specific objectives of finding out the effect of NAADS (national agricultural advisory services) activities on the level of employment creation, income and agricultural production of the farmers in Chawente Sub County, Apac District. The study employed qualitative data analysis using descriptive statistics and quantitative data analysis through ordinary least squares using a simple linear regression model to analyze the data on the role of NAADS on the livelihood of farmers in Chawente Sub County, Apac District. The study found out that NAADS has a positive significant effect on improving the level of employment creation of people in Chawente sub-county. The study also found out that, NAADS activities also has a positive significant effect on the household income of the farmers of Chawente Sub County.