Integrating indigenous knowledge into agricultural research and development: a pathway to landrace preservation and food security

Christine Kiconco, Constant Okello‐Obura, Maria Lindh · 2026 · International Journal of Agricultural Sustainability

Summary. In Uganda, indigenous knowledge integration into agricultural research remains limited despite its potential to preserve landraces and ensure food security. Weak policies, negative researcher attitudes toward indigenous knowledge, and donor-driven research priorities obstruct integration efforts. Where integration occurs, it focuses narrowly on scientific applications while ignoring cultural dimensions, leaving landraces at risk of extinction. The study recommends policy reforms that prioritize indigenous knowledge in research agendas and budgets, alongside holistic approaches combining scientific and cultural aspects.

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  title   = {Integrating indigenous knowledge into agricultural research and development: a pathway to landrace preservation and food security},
  author  = {Christine Kiconco and Constant Okello‐Obura and Maria Lindh},
  journal = {International Journal of Agricultural Sustainability},
  year    = {2026},
  doi     = {10.1080/14735903.2026.2692752},
  url     = {https://doi.org/10.1080/14735903.2026.2692752}
}

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DOI

10.1080/14735903.2026.2692752

Countries

Uganda

Regions

Africa

Categories

food-systems, indigenous-innovation, policy, general-innovation

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2026-09-01