Interceding Role of Agricultural Extension Services in Adoption of Climate-Smart Agricultural Technologies in Northern Ghana

As a result of the effect climate change on food security and rural livelihoods, promotion adoption climate-smart agricultural practices have become very crucial. The role extension in decision process is an important factor. However, delivery systems most developing countries face numerous challenges that raise concerns about their ability to bring desired impact farm households’ decisions. Relying data from cross-section smallholder farmers Ghana’s northern savanna area, specifically Tolon district, study assessed determinants farmers’ adopt agriculture (CSA) as well intensity plays CSA adoption. Using Poisson regression with endogenous treatment effects model account for selectivity bias, observed multiple practices, being influenced by farmer group membership, size herd participation off-farm work. Intensity adoption, other hand, increased access extension, credit input subsidy, but decreased Furthermore, assessment indicated participants had 1.27 more than they would if not participated extension. concludes there strong association between support services such subsidy credit. interceding calls resources be channeled towards service provision means mitigate promote sustainable production at level. positive externalities will go long way protect environment, livelihoods.