Factors affecting farmers' decision to harvest rainwater for maize production in Ghana
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چکیده
Climate change, especially the variability of rainfall patterns, poses a threat to maize production in Ghana. Some farmers harvest rainwater and store it for cope with unpredicted patterns. However, there are only few studies on adoption harvesting production. This study analyses factors that influence farmers' decision A probit regression model is applied empirical analysis, using primary data from 344 farmers. The results show 38% rainwater. We found male farmers, education, large-scale experienced those access weather information more likely rainwater, while older limited extension services labor, who perceive changes pattern amount associated lower probability findings suggest enhancing improving awareness climate change needed promote harvesting. For gender inclusiveness harvesting, policies need consider needs women.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Frontiers in water
سال: 2022
ISSN: ['2624-9375']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3389/frwa.2022.966966