Purpose: To help address the problem of imperfections in the performance of cowpea markets in Ghana, the study sought to understand the costs and benefits associated with different market outlets and factors influencing farmers' choice of these outlets. Design/methodology/approach: A two-stage...

Purpose: This study investigates implications of crop and income diversifications on consumption expenditure (welfare) of rice-producing households in Ghana. It further compares diversification by three rice production systems: two-season rain-fed, two-season irrigated and one-season rain-fed...

Purpose: The main purpose of this study was to assess constraints and determinants of pineapple farmers' choice of certification schemes in Ghana. Design/methodology/approach: A multistage sampling method was used to solicit...

Purpose: The paper aims to examine impact of adopted maize seed technology on farm profitability. It assesses both the revenue and cost implication of the adopted technology on farmers' welfare. The study aims to expand the domain of farm investment assessment analysis by including a broader...