A review of Cocoa Research Institute of Ghana extension activities and the management of cocoa pests and diseases in Ghana

Baah, Francis; Anchirinah, Vincent

doi:10.5251/ajsms.2011.2.1.196.201

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“…The common method of fertilizer application in the different districts was broadcasting, while majority applied once in a year. This observation is in line with previous study by Baah et al (2011), who reported that most farmers applied fertilizers once annually and preferred the broadcasting method of application. The recommendation of the Cocoa Research Institute of Ghana (CRIG, 1987) is that fertilizers should be applied once a year at the beginning of the rains (April-May) and the quantity of fertilizer applied should be three bags per acre.…”

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confidence: 92%

Socioeconomic profile and farm management practices of smallholder cocoa farmers in three cocoa producing districts in Southwestern Ghana

Tetteh¹,

Asase²

2017

Afr. J. Agric. Res.

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There is paucity of knowledge about the current socioeconomic status and farm management practices of cocoa farmers in Ghana. And not up-to-date an accurate knowledge of socioeconomic profile and farm management practices of cocoa farmers is necessary to ensure sustainable cocoa production. In this study, we assessed socioeconomic profile and farm management practices of smallholder cocoa farmers in three cocoa producing districts in Southwestern Ghana. The study was conducted using a multi-stage sampling technique to select farmer households for interviews. In total, 180 farmer households were interviewed on socioeconomic characteristics and 60 of them were interviewed about their farm management practices. Statistical analyses were carried out through chi-square and regression analyses. Most (73.9%) of the farmers interviewed were males and 76.7% of them were above 40 years. The age and sex groups of farmers were significantly different among districts. 28.9% of farmers have no formal education, while 66.7% have up to basic education. Majority of the farmers (53.3%) have household size within the range of 6 to 10 persons. Ethnic backgrounds of farmers were mostly locals and migrants in the three districts. About 78.3% cultivate hybrid type of cocoa. The methods of land acquisition as well as farmers experience in cocoa farming were different in the three districts. On farm management practices, about 75% applied fertilizer on their farms, 73.3% adopted manual means of weeds control, and over 80% of farmers applied insecticides against pest. The present study has revealed significant differences in factors of socioeconomic characteristics and farm management practices of smallholder farmers in cocoa-growing areas of Ghana and has implications for achieving sustainable cocoa production.

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confidence: 92%

Socioeconomic profile and farm management practices of smallholder cocoa farmers in three cocoa producing districts in Southwestern Ghana

Tetteh¹,

Asase²

2017

Afr. J. Agric. Res.

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“…Cocoa as a commodity has been a strong pillar supporting the economy of Ghana since independence and continuous to play a pivotal role in the development of the economy of Ghana. It is the most important subsector being largely responsible for an average growth rate of about 4.6 percent since 2000 and contributed 26.3% of export revenue and 26% of agricultural growth in 2006 [12]. A cocoa cluster analysis recently revealed that it contributes 3.9% to Ghana GDP and about 23% to exports and foreign earning for Ghana [13].…”

Section: Cocoa In Ghana's Economymentioning

confidence: 99%

Mining the Cocoa Farm in Osino Community, Ghana

Ntiamoah

2019

ARJASS

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This paper throws its weight to other writings on mining and livelihood. It assessed illegal small scale mining activities and how it affect cocoa farmers’ livelihood with specific reference to a community in Ghana. A qualitative approach was adopted. The research design was a case study and largely descriptive. Primary data was culled from 35 respondents including affected cocoa farmers, miners and some key stakeholders. It was supported with reports, books and online publications. A purposive sampling technique was used to identify respondents and focus group discussions were held. Key informant interviews and observations were also used for data collection. Afterwards, a content analysis was done on the text and image data generated. Results were presented and discussed under appropriate themes. Results from the findings showed that cocoa farming was the main source of income for people in the community but unfortunately their farms were destroyed and this had had a ripple effect on their livelihood. Again, farmlands were not seized for illegal mining activities; rather it was bought and paid for under compelling circumstances. It was concluded that, both commodities contribute to the nation’s development; hence one should not be substituted for the other, rather, small scale mining should be done in a legal and properly planned manner so not to affect cocoa farmers’ livelihood negatively.

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“…This view is shared by Entsua-Mensah (2005). Access to information is crucial, and lack of it is more critical in agriculture than in some other areas of human endeavor (Baah and Anchirinah, 2011). Efforts must therefore be made to improve extension agents' access to information.…”

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confidence: 99%

Evaluation of information needs of agricultural extension agents in Ghana

Sam

Osei

Dzandu

et al. 2016

Information Development

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The agricultural sector plays a decisive role in Ghana’s economy, employment, and food security. The study set out to assess the information needs of agricultural extension agents across all the agro-ecological zones of Ghana, in order to provide them with the right information. A structured field survey methodology was used for the study and 472 agricultural extension agents from 40 districts in Ghana served as the respondents. The findings of the study revealed that agricultural extension agents regularly sourced for information from books and reports; visual or pictorial information was the most preferred format for package of information. The AEAs used agricultural extension information to assist in the discharge of their work, and as a basis for advice to farmers on general farm planning and consultancy among others. Challenges identified in accessing information included inadequate information infrastructure and training avenues. The AEAs suggested that critical information infrastructure such as libraries, information centers, and databases be provided as measures to offset the challenges. The study recommended that efforts should be directed at improving extension agents’ access to information infrastructure and that different and wide-ranging media should be developed to supply information to the AEAs.

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A review of Cocoa Research Institute of Ghana extension activities and the management of cocoa pests and diseases in Ghana

Cited by 21 publications

References 5 publications

Socioeconomic profile and farm management practices of smallholder cocoa farmers in three cocoa producing districts in Southwestern Ghana

Socioeconomic profile and farm management practices of smallholder cocoa farmers in three cocoa producing districts in Southwestern Ghana

Mining the Cocoa Farm in Osino Community, Ghana

Evaluation of information needs of agricultural extension agents in Ghana

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