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: Received: 1 June 2021 / Approved: 2 June 2021 / Online: 2 June 2021 (15:25:00 CEST)
How to cite:
Yarney, L.; Sakyi, E.K.; Mba, J.C.; Achamwie, P.K. Climate Change and Rural Female Farmers in Ghana: A Study of the Wenchi Municipality. Preprints2021, 2021060088. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202106.0088.v1
Yarney, L.; Sakyi, E.K.; Mba, J.C.; Achamwie, P.K. Climate Change and Rural Female Farmers in Ghana: A Study of the Wenchi Municipality. Preprints 2021, 2021060088. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202106.0088.v1
Yarney, L.; Sakyi, E.K.; Mba, J.C.; Achamwie, P.K. Climate Change and Rural Female Farmers in Ghana: A Study of the Wenchi Municipality. Preprints2021, 2021060088. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202106.0088.v1
APA Style
Yarney, L., Sakyi, E.K., Mba, J.C., & Achamwie, P.K. (2021). Climate Change and Rural Female Farmers in Ghana: A Study of the Wenchi Municipality. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202106.0088.v1
Chicago/Turabian Style
Yarney, L., Jonathan Chuks Mba and Peter K. Achamwie. 2021 "Climate Change and Rural Female Farmers in Ghana: A Study of the Wenchi Municipality" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202106.0088.v1
Abstract
Climate change poses a major threat to development in most low and middle-income countries, especially the sub – Saharan Africa. Wurompo is a small farming community in the Wenchi Municipality of the Brong-Ahafo region of Ghana that depends on rain-fed agriculture activities for livelihood. In recent years, droughts, unpredictable rainfall pattern and crop failure have become common in the area. The study assessed knowledge and awareness, effects of climate change on female farmers, and their adaptation strategies. A case study in design, qualitative methods were used to collect data from 50 purposefully selected participants. Data were analyzed using themes and sub-themes generated from the research questions. Findings showed lack of adequate information and knowledge on climate change and its effects. Climate change has impacted negatively on these farmers stemming from decline in crop production and unavailability of adequate water supply in due season. Challenges to climate change adaptation are poverty, poor basic infrastructure, and modern farming practices. Farmers must be educated on climate change and its effects, with training on the necessary adaptation strategies to build their resilience. Policies that target rural farmers to adapt to climate change, and device modern agricultural techniques and practices are also necessary.
Keywords
Climate change; Female farmers; Rural; Ghana
Subject
Business, Economics and Management, Accounting and Taxation
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