Abstract: This study aimed to examine the realities of poultry farming technologies as enablers of smart farming in Lira city. A descriptive design was adopted targeting one poultry farm in the city of Lira and data were collected using observation, discussions and in-depth interviews. The outcomes were analysed using thematic analysis and findings suggest that the four major aspects were identified in this study, namely; the major characteristics of the artificial incubator selected or preferred by the farmer, the eggs incubation and hatching processes, feeding and growth process for the chickens, and marketing processes have a reliable potential in enhancing smart farming among urban farmers in Lira city and beyond. However, there are threats arising out of chicken diseases, which result into deep loses on the side of a farmer and have disappointed many a poultry farmer in the city. These outcomes may be used as empirical resources for the Lira city authorities to develop a clear strategy for poultry farming as well as safety measures aimed to mitigate poultry diseases for higher profit. The study is a positive contribution to the knowledge and dynamics involved in poultry but also as a pathway to attaining one of the global targets of smart farming.
Keywords: Poultry, incubator, feeding, chicken, incubation.
Title: Examining the realities of poultry farming technologies as enablers to smart farming in lira city, mid-north Uganda
Author: Peter Ebong, David Mwesigwa
International Journal of Interdisciplinary Research and Innovations
ISSN 2348-1218 (print), ISSN 2348-1226 (online)
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