Adoption of improved maize variety among farm households in the northern region of Ghana
Gideon Danso-Abbeam,Gideon Danso-Abbeam,Joshua Antwi Bosiako,Dennis Sedem Ehiakpor,Franklin Nantui Mabe +4 more
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In this paper, the determinants of adoption of improved maize variety (IMV) among farmers in the northern region of Ghana and subsequently assess the factors influencing the intensity of adoption.Abstract:
This study aims to identify the determinants of adoption of improved maize variety (IMV) among farmers in the northern region of Ghana and subsequently assess the factors influencing the intensity ...read more
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