Hamza Adam
Senior Lecturer, Department of Agricultural Extension, Rural Development & Gender Studies, Faculty of Agribusiness and Communication Sciences, University for Development Studies, Nankpala Campus, Tamale, Ghana
[ 1 ] - Determinants of Adoption of Improved Maize Varieties in Zabzugu-Tatale Districts in the Northern Region of Ghana: A Case Study of Obaatanpa Variety
Low yield of maize continues to affect the livelihood of smallholder farmers in the Zabzugu-Tatale area despite the introduction of a high yielding Obatanpa maize variety. The study used a cross-sectional survey design with 240 randomly sampled household heads growing maize to examine determinants of adoption of Obatampa varieties (IMVs) by farmers in the Zabzugu-Tatale area in the Northern Reg...
[ 2 ] - Factors Influencing Rural Livelihood Diversification Activities among Women in Northern Region of Ghana
Livelihood sustainability remains a major challenge for rural households in Northern Ghana. Although farming has traditionally been the core livelihood strategy for most households, diversifying into non-farm activities remains a common livelihood strategy employed to sustain household basic needs, particularly for women, who because of their gender often face challenges in accessing land for f...
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