Determinants of mechanized technology adoption in smallholder agriculture: Implications for agricultural policy
Agricultural mechanization is viewed as a tool for transforming agriculture in the Global
South. Despite gaining traction among governments across sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), with …
South. Despite gaining traction among governments across sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), with …
Early warnings and perceived climate change preparedness among smallholder farmers in the Upper West Region of Ghana
The impacts of climate change are already pushing beyond the threshold for sustainable
agriculture and rural livelihoods. In Sub-Saharan Africa, smallholder farmers are particularly …
agriculture and rural livelihoods. In Sub-Saharan Africa, smallholder farmers are particularly …
The impact of village savings and loan associations as a financial and climate resilience strategy for mitigating food insecurity in Northern Ghana
CKA Pienaah, I Luginaah - Risks, 2024 - mdpi.com
In semi-arid Northern Ghana, smallholder farmers face food insecurity and financial risk due
to climate change. In response, the Village Savings and Loan Association (VSLA) model, a …
to climate change. In response, the Village Savings and Loan Association (VSLA) model, a …
Alcohol misuse as a social determinant of food insecurity among smallholder farmers
The availability and affordability of alcohol in smallholder communities have surged the
misuse of alcohol. Misusing alcohol has dire health and nutrition consequences in …
misuse of alcohol. Misusing alcohol has dire health and nutrition consequences in …
Does joint agricultural decision-making improve food security among smallholder farmers?
Household agricultural decision-making is crucial in navigating household food insecurity
amid increasing climate change and variability. In smallholder farming contexts in Ghana …
amid increasing climate change and variability. In smallholder farming contexts in Ghana …
Floodplain farming and maladaptation to extreme rainfall events in northern Ghana
H Nyantakyi-Frimpong, DH Dinko… - Climate and …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
The floodplain of the Black Volta River traverses the Ghana-Burkina Faso international
border and offers considerable potential for agriculture. Yet, it is a risk-filled landscape with …
border and offers considerable potential for agriculture. Yet, it is a risk-filled landscape with …
Does government food demonstration intervention influence household dietary diversity in the Upper West Region of Ghana?
CKA Pienaah, SA Saaka, HZ Yengnone, MN Molle… - Plos one, 2024 - journals.plos.org
Dietary diversity is crucial in ensuring food and nutrition security. In low-middle-income
countries, people frequently prioritize the quantity of food they consume over its quality due …
countries, people frequently prioritize the quantity of food they consume over its quality due …
Laboring for light: energy unfreedoms and freedom dreams of solar labor in Ghana
R Stock, H Nyantakyi-Frimpong - The Journal of Peasant Studies, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
ABSTRACT The Kaleo Lawra solar plant was built for climate mitigation and fighting energy
poverty in the economically poor region of the Upper West. Within Ghana's solar value …
poverty in the economically poor region of the Upper West. Within Ghana's solar value …
Cocoa vs. food crops: smallholder's seasonal food access and extension support for climate adaptation in Ghana
LE Picot, G Hill, B Sarpong, AA Obeng… - Climate and …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
The food security implications of the production of cocoa compared to food crops and the
phenomenon of the lean season amongst smallholder farmers have been well-researched …
phenomenon of the lean season amongst smallholder farmers have been well-researched …
Farmer field schools, climate action plans and climate change resilience among smallholder farmers in Northern Ghana
Smallholder farmers in Ghana's Savannah ecological zone face multiple climate stressors.
Government and non-governmental organizations have introduced educative …
Government and non-governmental organizations have introduced educative …