International Research Journal of Agricultural Science and Soil Science

Clement Yaw Lamptey

Department of Agricultural Innovation Communication of the Faculty of Agriculture, University for Development Studies, Tamale, Ghana

Publications

• Research Article   
  Analysis of Farmers' Adoption and Dis-adoption of Improved Maize Varieties among Smallholder Farmers in the Northern Region, Ghana
  Author(s): Samuel Safo K. Allotey*, Fadilah Mohammed and Clement Yaw Lamptey
  
  This study assesses the factors influencing farmers' decisions to adopt or dis-adopt improved maize varieties of the Northern region of Ghana, specifically in the Gushegu district and Yendi Municipal, both of which are known for extensive maize cultivation. Through cross-sectional study design, 400 maize farmers in the two districts were surveyed with interviews used to collect data from the sampled farmers. Descriptive statistics, particularly percentage and frequency, were used to analyse the adoption and dis-adoption of improved maize varieties data while the probit regression model was used to analyze factors influencing the adoption and dis adoption of improved maize varieties data. The study revealed that all farmers were aware of the existence of Obatanpa, Mamaba, Aburohemaa, Obaatan, Abontem and Pana improved maize varieties. Additionally, the study revealed that Obatanpa .. View More»
  DOI: 10.14303/2251-0044.2025.32

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