Analysing Factors Influencing the Adoption and Implementation of Climate Resilient Strategies by Maize Farmers in Ghana
Abstract
Climate change poses significant challenges to agricultural productivity in Sub-Saharan Africa, with Ghana's maize farming sector being particularly vulnerable to increasing temperatures, erratic rainfall patterns, and extreme weather events. This study examines the factors influencing the adoption and implementation of climate-resilient strategies by maize farmers in Ghana, employing a mixed-methods approach to understand the complex interplay. A quantitative component involved a cross-sectional survey of 345 maize farming households selected through multi-stage random sampling. Villages were randomly selected within each zone, followed by the random selection of farming households from village registers. The qualitative component included 8 focus group discussions and 32 key informant interviews with extension agents, community leaders, and agricultural specialists. The findings suggest that while some farmers are successfully adopting strategies to cope with climate change, others face significant challenges that prevent them from doing so. Addressing these barriers through financial support, education, and institutional capacity-building will be crucial in ensuring that all farmers are equipped to adapt to the changing climate.
Keywords
Climate Resilience, Maize Farming, Adaptation Strategies, Effectiveness, Agricultural Sustainability, Smallholder Farmers.
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IRE Journals:
Francis Aforve, George Frimpong Enchill, Buah Antoinette "Analysing Factors Influencing the Adoption and Implementation of Climate Resilient Strategies by Maize Farmers in Ghana" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 9 Issue 3 2025 Page 1865-1874
IEEE:
Francis Aforve, George Frimpong Enchill, Buah Antoinette
"Analysing Factors Influencing the Adoption and Implementation of Climate Resilient Strategies by Maize Farmers in Ghana" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 9(3)
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