African Inorganic Chemistry (Pure Science)

Advancing Scholarship Across the Continent

Vol. 2000 No. 1 (2000)

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Precision Agriculture in Ghana: A Six-Year Analysis of Adoption Strategies by Smallholder Farmers

Taiwo Oparewa, Water Research Institute (WRI)
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18714794
Published: November 15, 2000

Abstract

Precision agriculture involves the use of advanced technologies to optimise crop yield and reduce environmental impact. The study employed quantitative research methods, including surveys and interviews with farmers to gather data on technology use and impact. Farmers showed significant interest in adopting precision irrigation systems (72% of respondents) compared to other technologies like soil sensors (45%). Key challenges identified were financial constraints and lack of technical support, necessitating tailored extension services for effective technology uptake. Investment in farmer training programmes and infrastructure improvements are recommended to enhance the adoption of precision agriculture technologies.

How to Cite

Taiwo Oparewa (2000). Precision Agriculture in Ghana: A Six-Year Analysis of Adoption Strategies by Smallholder Farmers. African Inorganic Chemistry (Pure Science), Vol. 2000 No. 1 (2000). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18714794

Keywords

Sub-SaharanSmallholderTechnology AdoptionPrecision FarmingGIS MappingParticipatory Rural AppraisalQuantitative Analysis

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