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A sustainable livelihood pathway for urban carrot gardening in Ghana

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Last updated: 25 Dec 2024

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Agricultural economics and extension

Abstract

This study investigates the adoption of carrot cultivation practices in urban areas and its impact on sustainable livelihoods. Using multistage sampling, 384 carrot farmers in the Mampong municipality were selected. The study showed that regarding farmer training, a significant positive influence is observed on farmers' ability to obtain seeds from reliable sources and measure planting depth. The adoption of good cultural and post-harvest practices among urban carrot producers is perceived positively, with high levels of satisfaction. Extension education significantly influences carrot production and livelihoods. The perceived level of sustainable livelihood resulting from carrot production practices is notably high across various capital dimensions, including natural, financial, human, social, and physical capital. Regression analysis reveals that post-harvest practices and distance to market significantly predict the sustainable livelihoods of the farmers. There is a need to invest in infrastructure such as irrigation systems and storage facilities to improve productivity and reduce post-harvest losses. The findings offer practical insights for extension workers, policymakers, and practitioners involved in urban agriculture and poverty alleviation programmes. The study's outcomes offer a valuable framework for informed decision-making in the design and implementation of urban gardening initiatives.

DOI

10.21608/svuijas.2024.284969.1363

Keywords

Cultural practices, Post-harvest practices, Training programmes

Authors

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E.O.

Last Name

Jones

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Department of Agriculture Economics and Extension Education, Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development (AAMUSTED), Mampong Ashanti-Ghana

Email

ebenezeroseijones@gmail.com

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First Name

G.

Last Name

Henneh

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Department of Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness and Extension, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, (KNUST), Kumasi-Ghana

Email

gehenneh@gmail.com

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First Name

E.K.

Last Name

Tham-Agyekum

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Affiliation

Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, University of Cape Coast (UCC), Cape Coast, Ghana

Email

ektagyekum@knust.edu.gh

City

Kumasi

Orcid

0000-0003-1657-1409

First Name

F.

Last Name

Ankuyi

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-

Affiliation

Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, University of Cape Coast (UCC), Cape Coast, Ghana.

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fredankuyi@gmail.com

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Orcid

0000-0002-9957-1350

First Name

P.B.

Last Name

Atiglah

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-

Affiliation

St Francis’ College of Education, Hohoe, Ghana

Email

pasben@gmail.com

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-

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-

First Name

P.A.

Last Name

Abowen

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-

Affiliation

E. P. College of Education. Bimbilla, Ghana

Email

paabo@gmail.com

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Volume

6

Article Issue

2

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45932

Issue Date

2024-04-01

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2024-04-24

Publish Date

2024-05-24

Page Start

132

Page End

147

Print ISSN

2636-3801

Online ISSN

2636-381X

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1,132

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Publication Title

SVU-International Journal of Agricultural Sciences

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https://svuijas.journals.ekb.eg/

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A sustainable livelihood pathway for urban carrot gardening in Ghana

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25 Dec 2024