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- The Use of Mobile Phones by Small Scale Farmers in Northern Ghana: Benefits and Challenges.
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1 Department of Agricultural and Resource, University for Development Studies, Tamale, GH
2 Department of Business Economics, Presbyterian University College Ghana, Akuapem Campus, GH
1 Department of Agricultural and Resource, University for Development Studies, Tamale, GH
2 Department of Business Economics, Presbyterian University College Ghana, Akuapem Campus, GH
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Journal of Entrepreneurship & Management, Vol 1, No 3 (2012), Pagination: 40-45Abstract
The advent of mobile technology has found to be beneficial to farmers and as such studies have been conducted on this. The few studies in Ghana have concentrated on the Ashanti, Brong-Ahafo, Central, Eastern and Western regions with little also known about the associated challenges. Consequently, this study examined the use of mobile phones among small scale farmers in Kavilli community of the Northern region of Ghana. A total of 111 small scale farmers were purposively selected and we observed that, the mobile phones were predominantly used for communicating with family/friends and arranging for the procurement of farm inputs leading to improved communication with farm input sellers and efficient use of time. Farmers were however faced with challenges like no reception, calls ending unexpectedly and poor sound/breaking up of sound. It is recommended that, the use of mobile phones in farming activities should be encouraged.Keywords
Small Scale Farmers, Mobile Phones, Ghana, Telecommunication, Agriculture.
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- Local or Imported Chicken Meat: which is the Preference of Rural Ghanaians?
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1 Presbyterian University College Ghana, Akuapem Campus, Eastern Region, GH
1 Presbyterian University College Ghana, Akuapem Campus, Eastern Region, GH
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International Journal of Marketing and Business Communication, Vol 2, No 3 (2013), Pagination: 14-21Abstract
This study investigates the preference of rural Ghanaians between local and imported chicken meat since various research on consumers' preference for local or imported goods have largely focused on urban dwellers and durable products. Relying on 90 participants in three rural communities of Ghana, the study finds that local chicken meat is preferred to imported chicken meat on the grounds of quality (safety), taste, patriotism, and tenderness. The preference is also influenced by participant's age, marital status, and number of children. The results here do not support the country of origin effect argument in other studies. Again, the participants strongly indicate their support for the ban on importation of chicken meat into the country for various reasons. Based on the results, recommendations are offered.Keywords
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1 Presbyterian University College Ghana, Akuapem Campus, GH
2 Department of Economics, University of Ghana, Legon – Accra, GH
1 Presbyterian University College Ghana, Akuapem Campus, GH
2 Department of Economics, University of Ghana, Legon – Accra, GH