@article{MAKHILLRJAS202015710250,
    title = {Socio-Economic Determinants of Cassava Production in Eastern Region of Ghana},
    journal = {Research Journal of Applied Sciences},
    volume = {15},
    number = {7},
    pages = {234-239},
    year = {2020},
    issn = {1815-932x},
    doi = {rjasci.2020.234.239},
    url = {https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?issn=1815-932x&doi=rjasci.2020.234.239},
    author = {Olabisi,Veronica,Philemon,Agbontale and},
    keywords = {Socioeconomic,determinants,Cassava,farmers,Eastern region,Ghana,good agronomic practices},
    abstract = {The study examined the determinants of
cassava production in Eastern Region of Ghana. A total of
96 farmers were purposively selected across the region.
data which comprised information on the socio-economic
characteristics and other qualitative tools were employed
to explore the study. Data were collected through a
structured interview guide, relevant PRA tools and Focus
Group Discussion (FGD). The social-economic
characteristics were analysed using descriptive statistics
such as percentages and frequencies; a combination of
PRA tools such as proportional piling, in-depth interviews
and personal; observation were used to extract
information during the study. The study revealed that
socioeconomic characteristics such as age of the farmers,
on-farm and off-farm occupation, household size, level of
education of farmers, farms size and income were all
important factors that affected the production of cassava
in the study area. With regard to the benefits and
importance of cassava production in the study area, it has
become so, imperative to explore ways to improve and
increase cassava production by introducing Good
Agronomic Practices (GAP) that will enhance
productivity among cassava farmers. This will go a long
way in ensuring food security, increasing the earnings and
improving the livelihood of the smallholder farmers. This
study was based in Eastern Region of Ghana but may
have implications for other regions in Ghana and other
countries in West Africa with similar situation.}
    }