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Cocoa Farmers’ Adaptation to Climate Extremes in Atwima Nwabiagya North District, Ghana Tham-Agyekum, Enoch Kwame; Boansi, David; Ankuyi, Fred; Edeafour, Patrick Padlass; Okorley, Ernest Laryea; Jones, Ebenezer Osei; Prah, Stephen; Rakotomarolahy, Patrick; Sharma, Rakesh; Bakang, John-Eudes Andivi
Jurnal Ekonomi Pertanian dan Agribisnis Vol. 8 No. 1 (2024)
Publisher : Department of Agricultural Social Economics, Faculty of Agriculture, Brawijaya University

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This study examines the adaptation strategies of cocoa farmers to climate extremes. The study multistage sampling technique to sample 400 farmers from 10 communities. Primary data was gathered with the use of structured questionnaire and the data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. A significant proportion of respondents have experienced extreme climate events, with drought (73%), flooding (64.25%) and heatwaves (56.75%) being the most commonly reported experiences. The most commonly used adaptation strategies reported are mixed cropping (73.50%), planting improved crop variety (68.75%), and cover cropping (70%). Adopting mixed cropping was influenced by education and access to extension. The drivers of adopting improved plant/seed variety were farm size, number of farms owned by a farmer, access to extension, access to credit and membership in a farmer cooperative. Distance to farm, education extension access and membership in farmer cooperative influences the adoption of cover crops as means to mitigate extreme climate. In the event of flooding, farmers are likely to adapt all the three main adaptation strategies. The promotion of farmer cooperatives should be a top priority for the stakeholders in the cocoa value chain. Top priority should be also given to the breeding of crop varieties that are resistant to extreme climatic conditions.
The Gender Differential Analysis: Knowledge, Attitude, Practices and Aspirations of Pesticide Use Among Cocoa Farmers In Asamankese Cocoa District, Ghana Acheampong, Angela Otiwaa; Tham-Agyekum, Enoch Kwame; Ankuyi, Fred; Bakang, John-Eudes Andivi; Okorley, Ernest Laryea; Aidoo, Danley Colecraft; Jones, Ebenezer Osei
International Journal on Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources Vol 4, No 4 (2023): IJ-FANRes
Publisher : Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources - NETWORKS

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46676/ij-fanres.v4i4.166

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Attempts to attain flawless agricultural production are still hampered by a range of restrictive factors including water scarcity, climate change, plant pests and diseases. Worries about the negative and unpleasant repercussions of pesticides on health are evolving in developing countries including Ghana. Cocoa farmers’ knowledge awareness, attitude, practices and skills in handling pesticides and the potential hazards it poses to them are vital in preventing pesticide exposure and hazards. This study examines the knowledge, attitudes, practices and aspiration of cocoa farmers in Ghana regarding pesticide use and the potential hazards it poses to their health. The paper highlights the importance of understanding the diverse roles and perspectives of male and female farmers in agricultural production. The study uses a quantitative approach and a cross-sectional descriptive approach to analyze data from 364 cocoa farmers in the Asamankese Cocoa District. The study found that both male and female cocoa farmers have a positive attitude towards pesticide usage, and their knowledge of pesticide handling practices is adequate. The study also found that male and female farmers have different levels of knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding pesticide use. The findings suggest that there is a need for increased awareness and education on safe pesticide handling practices to prevent pesticide exposure and its negative health effects on farmers.
Co-Authors Acheampong, Angela Otiwaa Aidoo, Danley Colecraft Ankuyi, Fred Bakang, John-Eudes Andivi Boansi, David Edeafour, Patrick Padlass Jones, Ebenezer Osei Prah, Stephen Rakotomarolahy, Patrick Sharma, Rakesh Tham-Agyekum, Enoch Kwame