Cashew farmers’ innovations driving food and income security in the Jaman North and South districts, Ghana

Journal of Hunger & Environmental Nutrition 2026

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Authors: Peter Bilson Obour, Bismark Kwesi Asitoakor, Clement Kwang, Sylvester Afram Boadi, Kwadwo Owusu
DOI: 10.1080/19320248.2026.2613134
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References: 26

Abstract

This study investigated how smallholder farmers in Ghana’s forest – savanna transition zone managed expanding cashew cultivation with food and income security. Using mixed methods with 216 farmers and six key informants in Jaman North and South, farmer-led innovations were assessed. From 2019 to 2024, small cashew farms (

Fields of Study & Subjects

Agricultural Innovations and Practices Agricultural Development and Management Agriculture Land Use Rural Development

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of Hunger & Environmental Nutrition
Volume
21
Issue
4
Pages
952–971
Publication date
13 January 2026
Language
EN