Determinants of Yam Postharvest Management in the Zabzugu District of Northern Ghana
Joint Authors
Ansah, Isaac Gershon Kodwo
Tetteh, Bright K. D.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-04-05
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Postharvest loss reduction has received attention in many policy documents across nations to ensure global food security, particularly in developing countries.
Many researchers have examined various options for reducing postharvest losses.
We contribute our quota to this scientific discourse by using a different approach.
We argue that the human element of managing postharvest loss is central and therefore poses the question of what are the characteristics of the farmer who manages postharvest losses better.
We examine this question by using a cross section of yam farmers in the Zabzugu district in Northern Ghana and generate a proportional variable called postharvest management, which measures how effective a farmer works to reduce storage losses.
We then use a fractional logistic regression model to examine the determinants of postharvest management.
A significant result is that subsistence farmers manage postharvest losses better than commercial farmers.
Characteristically, the farmer who effectively manages postharvest losses is a young, subsistence farmer, living in or close to a district capital with fewer household members, has attained formal education, and produces more yam.
Efforts to reduce postharvest losses require the provision of access roads to remote towns or providing effective storage techniques and training on postharvest management practices.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ansah, Isaac Gershon Kodwo& Tetteh, Bright K. D.. 2016. Determinants of Yam Postharvest Management in the Zabzugu District of Northern Ghana. Advances in Agriculture،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1094800
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ansah, Isaac Gershon Kodwo& Tetteh, Bright K. D.. Determinants of Yam Postharvest Management in the Zabzugu District of Northern Ghana. Advances in Agriculture No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1094800
American Medical Association (AMA)
Ansah, Isaac Gershon Kodwo& Tetteh, Bright K. D.. Determinants of Yam Postharvest Management in the Zabzugu District of Northern Ghana. Advances in Agriculture. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1094800
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1094800