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Micro-level welfare effects of integrated soil fertility management in Northern Ghana

Edward Martey, Prince M. Etwire, John K.M. Kuwornu, Mustapha M. Suraj

Journal of Cleaner Production · 2024

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Summary

This 2024 study evaluates the micro-level welfare impacts of integrated soil fertility management adoption among farming households in Northern Ghana. As suggested by the title and journal scope, the research likely quantifies how ISFM technologies—such as improved fallows, manure management, or legume integration—affect household income, consumption, or food security outcomes. The work contributes evidence on the livelihood implications of soil health interventions in a smallholder farming context.

UK applicability

Direct applicability to UK farming is limited; Northern Ghana operates under different agro-ecological, economic, and policy conditions than UK agriculture. However, findings on ISFM adoption barriers and welfare returns may inform development policy and international agricultural research partnerships.

Key measures

Household welfare indicators (specific metrics inferred to include income, consumption, food security, or asset measures); adoption rates of ISFM practices; agricultural productivity outcomes

Outcomes reported

The study examined household-level welfare effects (likely income, food security, or asset accumulation) resulting from adoption of integrated soil fertility management (ISFM) practices. Welfare metrics were assessed at the micro (farm household) level in a Northern Ghanaian context.

Theme
Farming systems, soils & land use
Subject
Soil fertility & nutrient management
Study type
Research
Study design
Field trial
Source type
Peer-reviewed study
Status
Published
Geography
Ghana
System type
Mixed farming
DOI
10.1016/j.jclepro.2024.144224
Catalogue ID
SNmp0oivqk-s8v30e

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