Farmer’s Perception of Climate Change and Coping Strategies in the Black Volta Basin, Ghana.
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Crop farmers, Climate change, Perception, Binary regression models, Black Volta Basin.Abstract
This study investigates the impact of climate change on agriculture in the Upper West Region of Ghana, specifically among farmers along the Black Volta Basin. The area is a major food production hub, contributing significantly to regional and national food security. However, climate variability and change have resulted in food production shortages and changes in rainfall patterns, affecting farmers' livelihoods. A random sampling technique was used to select 600 farmers for interviews. The study found that the majority of farmers along the Black Volta Basin area lack awareness and capacity to adapt to climate change. The study highlights the need for climate change awareness initiatives and capacity-building programs to enhance farmers' adaptive capacity, increase resilience, and reduce vulnerability. The findings have significant implications for climate change adaptation policies and programs in Ghana, emphasizing the importance of supporting farmers in building their capacity to adapt to climate change. The study's results can inform policy decisions aimed at promoting climate-resilient agriculture and improving food security in the region.
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