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Gender-disaggregated analysis of sustainable intensification practices adoption: A case of northern Ghana

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  • Abdulai Adams
  • Emmanuel Tetteh Jumpah
  • Asaah Sumaila Mohammed
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Agricultural productivity has remained low in Africa, especially among smallholder farmers. Women often suffer resource constraints and access to certain technologies needed to increase productivity relative to men. This study analyzes the effect of gender on the adoption of selected sustainable intensification practices (SIPs) in northern Ghana using a sample of 463 farmers involved in maize and cowpea production. Probit regression analysis revealed that age, membership of a farmer-based organisation (FBO), and perception of ease of adoption (PEC) would likely influence the decision of females to adopt SIPs. FBO membership and ease of adopting technologies affect both male and female farmers to adopt SIPs positively. SIPs adoption decisions by males are influenced by many factors relative to those of females, thus highlighting the complexities involved in agricultural technology adoption. These findings have implications for policymakers and development practitioners working to bridge the gender gap in agricultural productivity, particularly in developing countries. The article makes an empirical contribution to the innovation and technology adoption literature, especially in terms of the factors that drive gender-transformative processes. Strengthening FBOs and utilizing the concept of technology parks to deepen farmers’ perceptions and understanding of SIPs could help bridge the gender gap in technology adoption and improve productivity.

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  • Abdulai Adams & Emmanuel Tetteh Jumpah & Asaah Sumaila Mohammed, 2024. "Gender-disaggregated analysis of sustainable intensification practices adoption: A case of northern Ghana," African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 16(1), pages 26-39, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:rajsxx:v:16:y:2024:i:1:p:26-39
    DOI: 10.1080/20421338.2023.2247921
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