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ArticleHeliyon2024

Dynamics of agricultural extension delivery services to rice farmers in Ghana.

Princess Mariam Danjumah, Maxwell Toah Asiamah, Enoch Kwame Tham-Agyekum, Sadiq Abubakar Ibraham, Lordina Kumiwaah Mensah

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Article in Heliyon, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Princess Mariam DanjumahDepartment of Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness and Extension, KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana.
Maxwell Toah AsiamahDepartment of Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness and Extension, KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana.
Enoch Kwame Tham-AgyekumDepartment of Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness and Extension, KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana.
Sadiq Abubakar IbrahamDepartment of Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness and Extension, KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana.
Lordina Kumiwaah MensahDepartment of Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness and Extension, KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana.
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology · GH

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The delivery of agricultural extension services has evolved over the years, responding to changes in the agricultural landscape. The study aimed to assess these dynamics in Juaben Municipality, Ghana. Using a sample of 255 rice farmers selected using the multistage sampling technique, descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyse the data. Farmers perceived that the information provided to them was of high quality, relevant, and effective. Farmers had a positive attitude, high aspirations, and collaborated highly towards extension delivery. Farmers were neutral on government and non-governmental organisation roles but acknowledged significant farmer organisation involvement in extension services. Lack of machinery or inadequate equipment for demonstration was the main challenge facing rice farmers in accessing extension delivery services. Extension services should prioritize the provision of timely and evidence-based guidance to address the evolving needs of rice farmers.

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EffectivenessExtension deliveryFarmersQualityRelevanceRice

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PMID38434261
PMCPMC10906391
OpenAlexW4392028741

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