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Factors Influencing Youth Participation in Pineapple Production in the Eastern Region, Ghana

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: The study examined the perceptions of youth and the factors influencing their participation in farm production, using the case of pineapple production in the Eastern region of Ghana. One hundred and eight youths were selected using a multistage sampling procedure. Percentage and a logit regression model were used for the analysis. Generally, participants (81%) perceived that pineapple production is labour-intensive and therefore they need support and incentives to motivate youth participation. Age (0.034), sex - being a male (0.206) and access to farm inputs – fertiliser (0.176) had positive and significant (1% level) influences on youth participation in pineapple production. The presence of an alternative source of employment (-0.154) and tertiary education level relative to no education (-0.249) discouraged participation in pineapple (primary) production by the youth. Investing in mechanised services and promoting farm inputs (fertiliser) accessibility are important to encourage the youth to participate in farm production.

Source: DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)

Authors: Rosina Akyere Buabeng, Emma Adom, Akwasi Mensah-Bonsu

Language: English

Topic: Agricultural Development and Management

Subfield: General Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDGs: Decent work and economic growth, Zero hunger

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7037991504

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