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Assessment of impact of adoption of improved cassava varieties on yields in Ghana: An endogenous switching approach
The paper assesses the potential impact of the adoption of improved cassava varieties on yields of smallholder farmers. Agricultural intensification is associated with increasing yields per hectare through the use of improved varieties. Studies have established the relationship between adoption and…
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The impact of uptake of selected agricultural technologies on rice farmers’ income distribution in Ghana
Abstract Background Government of Ghana’s effort to reduce income inequality consistently poses a major challenge to public policy formulation. The promotion and dissemination of agricultural technologies as a pathway out of income inequality in rural Ghana have received widespread support. Yet…
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Uptake and income distribution effects of targeted farm technologies on rice farmers in forest and Guinea Savannah Zones of Ghana: Does gender matter?
The issue of equitable income distribution has always been a critical objective of societies. Yet, little attention has been given to the influence of gender on outcomes of interventions. A study has established that gender is among the variables that affects income distribution of users of…
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Key drivers of adoption intensity of selected improved rice technologies in rural Ghana
Over the past three decades, improved rice technologies have been actively promoted and disseminated in Ghana. Prominent amongst the improved technologies are improved seed and Chemical Fertilizer (CF). These technologies have the potential to increase yield, address food insecurity and provide…
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Effects of entrepreneurial behaviour on market outlets choice: Evidence from rice producers in Ashanti Region, Ghana
Smallholder rice producers have limited demand for their locally produced rice due to the complex market outlets choice decisions challenges they become confronted with as well as their limited knowledge of appropriate entrepreneurial traits required for successful rice production and marketing…
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Unequal fields: Gender access to agricultural resources and inclusive development in Ghana
Persistent gender inequalities in access to agricultural resources undermine inclusive development in Ghana. This study advances the literature by shifting the unit of analysis from household heads to individual farm operators and by integrating Economic Constraint Theory, Intersectionality…
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Exploring the impact of agricultural digitalization on smallholder farmers' livelihoods in Ghana
With the government's pursuit of a digitalization agenda, Ghana is at the forefront of championing digital transformation in Africa. However, people in rural areas are being left behind in harnessing the immense benefits of digitalization for their livelihoods. This study contributes to policy…
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Evaluating the market potential of biofortified maize seed among Ghana’s forest transition zone farmers
Abstract Biofortified foods are highly nutritious foods that play a strategic role in addressing micronutrient deficiency. While consumer acceptance of biofortified foods such as maize is increasing in developing nations where micro-nutrient deficiency is a major problem, the challenge lies in…