Impact of Bioenergy Crop Adoption on Total Crop Incomes of Farmers in Northern Ghana: The Case of Jatropha Curcas

dc.contributor.authorKemeze, L.S.
dc.contributor.authorMensah-Bonsu, A.
dc.contributor.authorEgyir, I.S.
dc.contributor.authorAmegashie, D.P.K.
dc.contributor.authorNlom, J.H.
dc.date.accessioned2019-07-04T15:29:48Z
dc.date.available2019-07-04T15:29:48Z
dc.date.issued2018-06
dc.description.abstractThe present study examines the adoption of Jatropha Curcas as a bioenergy crop in West Mamprusi and Mion districts of Northern Ghana. A gender analysis is also undertaken. Using data from 400 farmers, the study employs a propensity score matching method to analyze the impact of the adoption of Jatropha Curcas on total crop incomes of farmers. The study concludes that Jatropha adoption significantly reduces the level of crop income per hectare of farmers. The reduction is worse for women-headed households compared to men. Specifically, the Average Treatment effect on the Treated (ATT) estimate is GHC −385.23 per hectare for the whole sample. The study recommends the development of appropriate strategies and a regulatory framework to harness the potential economic opportunities from Jatropha cultivation.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://ugspace.ug.edu.gh/handle/123456789/31263
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherBuilding a Resilient and Sustainable Agriculture in Sub-Saharan Africaen_US
dc.titleImpact of Bioenergy Crop Adoption on Total Crop Incomes of Farmers in Northern Ghana: The Case of Jatropha Curcasen_US
dc.typeBook chapteren_US

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