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The water deficit is one of the climate change impacts which impairs agricultural production. It is a limiting factory in plant growth and development. However irrigation is a method that can be applied to ensure sufficient soil moisture and meet crop water requirement to reduce water. It influence the entire growth process from seedbed preparation, germination, root growth, nutrients utilization, plant growth, production, yield and quality. Moreover, irrigation plays a crucial role in protecting sensitive crops from frost, adding nutrients that are dissolved in water, improving land physical properties and reducing soil salinity. Whence a research study has been undertaken at Mugerero by using irrigation methods with the objective of improving food security in the region.
Results of the study highlighted the effectiveness of irrigation method in improving household food security through the domestication of new crops including soybean and peanut, crops very nutritious which could improve the nutritional need requirement of the household. Furthermore, the outcomes revealed increased crop yield coupled with exchange of harvest between neighbors and household incomes enhancement. The people could easily supplement their diets and needs. Whence enhancement of food security and livelihood. The study highlighted that irrigation method has been a key tool in improving food security at Mugerero hill. However further studies are recommended in the neighboring hills to further boost the food security in the region.
