Understanding pluralistic agriculture extension services through a social governance lens in Northern Uganda

This study analyzed the relationship between smallholder farmers’ perceptions of pluralistic agricultural extension service and social governance. was aimed at identification significant factors that improve governance practices local government planning budgeting process in northern Uganda. Structured interviews with leaders farmer associations were conducted. A multinomial logistic regression performed to test association agriculture services practices. The results showed input supply, management style agents, as well monitoring evaluation activities had a positive influence on perception Any negative these weakens power relations legitimacy process. predictor could adequately explain less than 50% change Nonetheless, we developed model clearly depicts need for governments focus their plans resource allocation. Key words: Agricultural systems, governance, legitimacy, multi-stakeholder platform, national advisory services, planning, relations, farmer.