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Ayerakwa, Margaret Frimpong
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Gender Dynamics in Roles, Resources, Control, Decision Making and Household Welfare in Ghana: Implications for Agricultural Sustainability. Amoako, Prince Kwadwo; Ayerakwa, Margaret Frimpong; Tham-Agyekum, Enoch Kwame; Ankuyi, Fred; Bakang, John-Eudes Andivi; Mensah, Winnefred; Jones, Ebenezer Osei
International Journal on Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources Vol 6, No 3 (2025): IJ-FANRES
Publisher : Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources - NETWORKS

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46676/ij-fanres.v6i3.509

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This study investigates the gender dynamics in cocoa farming households across the Ashanti and Western South regions, focusing on their implications for agricultural sustainability. Using a cross-sectional survey design, data were collected from 401 cocoa farmers through structured questionnaires. Data was analysed using descriptive (frequency, percentage) and inferential statistics (independent samples t-test). Results indicate that men dominate physically demanding tasks such as land preparation (82.8%) and pesticide application (85.0%). In comparison, women are more involved in less intensive tasks like drying cocoa beans (33.2%) and reproductive roles such as food preparation (74.6%). Men control essential resources, including land (82.3%), capital (78.6%), and agricultural tools, while women have greater control over processing resources like drying mats (20.4%). Decision-making is similarly male-dominated, with men leading in areas like farming inputs (82.0%) and household security (85.5%), although women exert influence in daily food decisions (42.4%). Despite these disparities, no significant gender-based differences were found in outcomes for yield, income, or food security. The study highlights the need for gender-inclusive policies and targeted interventions to promote equitable access to resources, enhance women's decision-making capacity, and encourage their involvement in sustainable cocoa farming.
Perceptions of Climate Variability among Smallholder Cocoa Farmers in Ghana Amoako, Prince Kwadwo; Tham-Agyekum, Enoch Kwame; Bakang, John Eudes Andivi; Brobbey, Lawrence Kwabena; Ankuyi, Fred; Ayerakwa, Margaret Frimpong
International Journal on Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources Vol 6, No 3 (2025): IJ-FANRES
Publisher : Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources - NETWORKS

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46676/ij-fanres.v6i3.507

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This study assessed smallholder cocoa farmers' perceptions of climate variability in Ghana. Through a survey of 600 farmers, findings indicate awareness of climate change, particularly in temperature, while perceptions of variability in rainfall and other climate variables were more neutral. Farmers identified deforestation and agrochemical use as key drivers of climate variability. The study emphasizes the necessity for targeted interventions to enhance awareness and adaptive capacity among farmers by recommending comprehensive adaptation strategies and equitable resource access. These insights aim to inform policymakers and stakeholders to promote sustainable cocoa production in Ghana.
Co-Authors Amoako, Prince Kwadwo Ankuyi, Fred Bakang, John Eudes Andivi Bakang, John-Eudes Andivi Brobbey, Lawrence Kwabena Jones, Ebenezer Osei Mensah, Winnefred Tham-Agyekum, Enoch Kwame