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Factors affecting proportions of land allocated to the mini-sett technology by yam producers in Northern Ghana

Item

Title

Factors affecting proportions of land allocated to the mini-sett technology by yam producers in Northern Ghana

Date

2012

Language

English

Abstract

The study investigated factors affecting proportions of land allocated to the yam mini-sett technology among 120 randomly selected farmers in Northern Ghana. About 41% of the farmers allocated about 33% of their yam land to the technology. Results from the Tobit regression model suggest that the dissemination of the technology must also target farmers who are non-natives, household heads, less experienced, have large household sizes, and record low yields. The process must consider the type of cropping systems, seed yam production and collaborations with non-formal educational programs. Training must promote positive perception about the technology and proliferation of off-farm income generating activities.

Author

Wiredu, A. N.; Gyasi, K. O.; Saaka, S. S. J.; Asante, B. O.; Mensah-Bonsu, A.

Collection

Citation

“Factors affecting proportions of land allocated to the mini-sett technology by yam producers in Northern Ghana,” CSIRSpace, accessed November 9, 2024, http://cspace.csirgh.com/items/show/1237.