Vol. 2005 No. 1 (2005)

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Eco-Friendly Biopesticides in Cotton Pest Management: An Analysis of Northern Ghana Farmers' Practices

Kofi Oppongenyo, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi Esi Asare, Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi George Darko, University for Development Studies (UDS)
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18810506
Published: October 1, 2005

Abstract

Cotton production in northern Ghana faces significant challenges from pests that threaten both yield and quality. Traditional chemical pesticides are widely used but pose environmental risks. A mixed-methods approach combining surveys with qualitative interviews was employed to assess farmer perceptions and practices related to biopesticide use. Farmers reported a preference for biopesticides over chemical pesticides, citing reduced environmental contamination as the primary driver. However, there is variability in application frequency based on pest severity (e.g., $2-4$ applications per season). Biopesticide adoption has led to enhanced sustainability but requires further optimization of application strategies. Further research should focus on developing cost-effective biopesticides and training programmes for farmers to maximise benefits. Cotton, Biopesticides, Farmers' Practices, Pest Management, Northern Ghana

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Kofi Oppongenyo, Esi Asare, George Darko (2005). Eco-Friendly Biopesticides in Cotton Pest Management: An Analysis of Northern Ghana Farmers' Practices. African Mineralogy and Petrology (Earth Science), Vol. 2005 No. 1 (2005). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18810506

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Sub-SaharanAfricanGhanaianFarmersPestManagementBiocontrolIntegrated Pest Management

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