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Cocoa Farmers and Agrochemical Safety Compliance: Empirical Insights from Ghana [PDF]

This study addresses the lack of empirical insights into the adherence of cocoa farmers to safety protocols. Specifically focused on agrochemical safety compliance, the research employs a quantitative approach and collects data from 385 cocoa farmers in ...
Amoako, Prince Kwadwo, Jones, Ebenezer Osei, Sarfo, Derrick Kwadwo, Ankuyi, Fred, Tierku, Albert Kuuzaa, Tham-Agyekum, Enoch Kwame, Bakang, John-Eudes Andivi   +6 more
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Covid-19 pandemic awareness and coping strategies of cocoa farmers in Ondo State of Nigeria [PDF]

, 2022
The study investigated COVID-19 pandemic awareness and coping strategies of cocoa farmers in Ondo State of Southwestern Nigeria. Random sampling technique was used to select cocoa farmers in the study area.
Agulanna, Foluso Temitope
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Investment in Cocoa Planting and Rehabilitation by Cocoa Farmers in Nigeria

Asian Journal of Economics and Empirical Research, 2016
The  paper examined investment in cocoa planting and replanting by cocoa farmers in Nigeria. The study sample comprised of 400 cocoa farmers  selected from five major cocoa producing states in Nigeria of which  321 farmers responded. Questionnaire technique supplemented by oral interview was used for the study.
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Does adoption of cocoa hand pollination (CHP) improve welfare of farmers? Evidence from smallholder cocoa farmers in Ghana

International Journal of Agricultural Sustainability, 2023
This paper evaluates the impact of the adoption of cocoa hand pollination (CHP) on the welfare of smallholder cocoa producers. Using data collected from 1200 cocoa farmers in Huni Valley and Kejebril districts of Ghana, we employed endogenous switching regression, propensity score matching and inverse probability weighted adjustment techniques to ...
Bright O. Asante, Seth Etuah, Adams Faizal, Amos Mensah, Stephen Prah, James O. Mensah, Robert Aidoo   +6 more
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Employing agricultural extension delivery services for improving cocoa bean quality

Cogent Social Sciences
Agricultural extension services are supposed to provide farmers with the know-how and abilities they need to boost productivity, and create premium cocoa beans.
James Aniagyei, John-Eudes Andivi Bakang, Enoch Kwame Tham-Agyekum, Mark Arhin, Prince Asiedu   +4 more
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Cross‐Sectoral AI Integration Is Essential to Tackling Food Waste and Food Insecurity: A Roadmap for Developing Resilient Food Systems

Advanced Intelligent Systems, EarlyView.
As food insecurity and global food demands surge, artificial intelligence (AI)‐based technologies offer promising opportunities to reduce food loss and waste. In this perspective, current AI adoption across the food supply chain is assessed using various academic, industry, and policy sources.
Akansha Prasad, Hannah Mann, Lubna Najm, Shadman Khan, Carlos D. M. Filipe, Tohid F. Didar   +5 more
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String Figuring young children's perspectives of quality in English early childhood education and care

British Educational Research Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract Quality in early childhood education and care (ECEC) is a contested concept and has generally been conceptualised by inter‐related indicators such as staff qualifications, educational environment, policy or child‐to‐staff ratios. There has been a more limited emphasis on how young children might perceive and experience quality.
Nikki Fairchild, Éva Mikuska
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Impact of children’s appropriate work participation in cocoa farms on household welfare: Evidence from Ghana

Journal of Agriculture and Food Research, 2023
This study examines how children engaged in cocoa farming in Ghana affect household welfare. Data was gathered from 384 cocoa producers using a multistage sampling technique and analysed employing the Cragg double hurdle and propensity score method.
Enoch Kwame Tham-Agyekum, Camillus Abawiera Wongnaa, Nana Afranaa Kwapong, David Boansi, Fred Ankuyi, Stephen Prah, John-Eudes Andivi Bakang, Ernest Laryea Okorley, Ezekiel Laten   +8 more
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Digital Technologies for Transparent and Sustainable Supply Chain Management: A Resource Orchestration‐Based View in the Textile Industry

Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Implementing digital technologies is touted as the next big step for the firms aiming to improve sustainability in their supply chains. These technologies are often credited with the potential to improve transparency and achieve sustainability.
Amna Farrukh, Aqeel Ahmed, Sadaat Yawar
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Towards a Living Income for Cocoa Farmers in Ghana: Assessing companies' efforts to date [PDF]

, 2023
This report analyzes existing strategies and interventions implemented by cocoa and chocolate companies operating in Ghana to raise the income of cocoa farmers in their supply chains.
Arhin, Albert, Gneiting, Uwe
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