Document Type : Original Article
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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
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Department of Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness and Extension, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, (KNUST), Kumasi-Ghana
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Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, University of Cape Coast (UCC), Cape Coast, Ghana
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Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, University of Cape Coast (UCC), Cape Coast, Ghana.
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St Francis’ College of Education, Hohoe, Ghana
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E. P. College of Education. Bimbilla, Ghana
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.
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