Vol. 2009 No. 1 (2009)

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Sustainable Agriculture Practices Among Somali Women Farmers in Ghana: Soil Fertility Levels and Yield Gains

Amma Abayomi, Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi Kofi Agyeiwoor, Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18895690
Published: March 19, 2009

Abstract

Somali women farmers in Ghana are adopting sustainable agriculture practices to improve soil fertility levels and crop yields. Agricultural surveys were conducted with a sample of 120 Somali women farmers to assess soil fertility levels and crop yields before and after implementing sustainable agriculture techniques. Soil organic matter increased by an average of 5% following the implementation of sustainable practices, correlating with a 30% increase in maize yield across the study area. Sustainable agriculture practices have significantly improved soil fertility levels and crop yields among Somali women farmers in Ghana. Policy makers should support extension services that promote these sustainable farming methods to further enhance agricultural productivity and environmental sustainability.

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Amma Abayomi, Kofi Agyeiwoor (2009). Sustainable Agriculture Practices Among Somali Women Farmers in Ghana: Soil Fertility Levels and Yield Gains. African Foodways and Cultural Studies (Humanities/Social), Vol. 2009 No. 1 (2009). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18895690

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African GeographySoil Fertility ManagementSustainable AgricultureFarmer Field SchoolsGender StudiesParticipatory ResearchCommunity-Based Initiatives

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