Abstract
Impact of Fertilizer Subsidy Programme on Maize Income in the Northern Region of Ghana
Highlights
The agricultural sector contributes nearly one-fifth of the Ghana’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and provide employment for almost half of the country’s labour force
Notwithstanding the rapid increased in minerals, oil and gas sector which affected the relative contribution of the agricultural sector of Ghana GDP in recent times [3] agriculture remains important in employment and income generation and livelihood enhancement among the rural poor [4]
It is evident that majority of smallholder in the study area participated in the fertilizer subsidy programme
Summary
The agricultural sector contributes nearly one-fifth of the Ghana’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and provide employment for almost half of the country’s labour force. Agricultural sector is expected to play a lead role in the long-term sustainable growth and development of Ghana economy. Notwithstanding the rapid increased in minerals, oil and gas sector which affected the relative contribution of the agricultural sector of Ghana GDP in recent times [3] agriculture remains important in employment and income generation and livelihood enhancement among the rural poor [4]. The agriculture sector is essential to the livelihoods of the country’s poorest households and as such play a role in poverty reduction. Ghana’s agricultural sector is dominated by smallholder farmers who hold small portion of lands scattered across rural areas in Ghana [6]
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