PERCEPTIONS, PRACTICES, AND CHALLENGES OF SMALL-SCALE FARMERS IN THE ERADICATION OF HUNGER IN THE AFIGYA-KWABRE DISTRICT: SDG 2 IN PERSPECTIVE
This study examines the perceptions, practices, and challenges of small-scale farmers in the Afigya-Kwabre District regarding their role in eradicating hunger, with the Sustainable Livelihoods Framework (SLF) as the theoretical underpinning. Using the interpretivist paradigm and phenomenology resear...
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| description | This study examines the perceptions, practices, and challenges of small-scale farmers in the Afigya-Kwabre District regarding their role in eradicating hunger, with the Sustainable Livelihoods Framework (SLF) as the theoretical underpinning. Using the interpretivist paradigm and phenomenology research design, this study adopted a qualitative approach; data were collected through semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions with 25 small-scale farmers. The findings reveal that farmers perceive themselves as essential contributors to food security, focusing on self-sufficiency and using strategies such as crop diversification, sustainable farming techniques, and community-based initiatives. However, their efforts are hindered by economic constraints, environmental challenges such as climate change, and social barriers, particularly gender inequalities. The study highlights the need for targeted policy interventions, including improving market access, agricultural extension services, financial support, and secure land tenure. These interventions are crucial for enhancing the capacity of small-scale farmers to contribute to hunger eradication. The paper concludes by recommending specific actions such as enhanced access to subsidies and credit and the need for financial policies that cater specifically to small-scale farmers to address these challenges and promote sustainable food security in the district. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-104243602d1f4a10add71d022dc1cd532025-08-20T03:09:04ZaraUniversity of Science and Technology, Yemenمجلة الدراسات الاجتماعية2312-525X2312-52682025-03-0131310.20428/jss.v31i3.26912463PERCEPTIONS, PRACTICES, AND CHALLENGES OF SMALL-SCALE FARMERS IN THE ERADICATION OF HUNGER IN THE AFIGYA-KWABRE DISTRICT: SDG 2 IN PERSPECTIVEIsaac Eshun0Daniel Kwame Emilio1Anthony Bordoh2Joseph Bentil3Department of Social Studies Education, University of Education, Winneba, GhanaDepartment of Social Science. Bia Lamplighter College of Education, Sefwi Debiso, GhanaDepartment of Social Studies Education, University of Education, Winneba, GhanaDepartment of Basic Education, University of Education, Winneba, GhanaThis study examines the perceptions, practices, and challenges of small-scale farmers in the Afigya-Kwabre District regarding their role in eradicating hunger, with the Sustainable Livelihoods Framework (SLF) as the theoretical underpinning. Using the interpretivist paradigm and phenomenology research design, this study adopted a qualitative approach; data were collected through semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions with 25 small-scale farmers. The findings reveal that farmers perceive themselves as essential contributors to food security, focusing on self-sufficiency and using strategies such as crop diversification, sustainable farming techniques, and community-based initiatives. However, their efforts are hindered by economic constraints, environmental challenges such as climate change, and social barriers, particularly gender inequalities. The study highlights the need for targeted policy interventions, including improving market access, agricultural extension services, financial support, and secure land tenure. These interventions are crucial for enhancing the capacity of small-scale farmers to contribute to hunger eradication. The paper concludes by recommending specific actions such as enhanced access to subsidies and credit and the need for financial policies that cater specifically to small-scale farmers to address these challenges and promote sustainable food security in the district.https://journals.ust.edu/index.php/JSS/article/view/2691small-scale farmers, food security, hunger eradication, agricultural practices, policy interventions, sustainable development goals |
| spellingShingle | Isaac Eshun Daniel Kwame Emilio Anthony Bordoh Joseph Bentil PERCEPTIONS, PRACTICES, AND CHALLENGES OF SMALL-SCALE FARMERS IN THE ERADICATION OF HUNGER IN THE AFIGYA-KWABRE DISTRICT: SDG 2 IN PERSPECTIVE مجلة الدراسات الاجتماعية small-scale farmers, food security, hunger eradication, agricultural practices, policy interventions, sustainable development goals |
| title | PERCEPTIONS, PRACTICES, AND CHALLENGES OF SMALL-SCALE FARMERS IN THE ERADICATION OF HUNGER IN THE AFIGYA-KWABRE DISTRICT: SDG 2 IN PERSPECTIVE |
| title_full | PERCEPTIONS, PRACTICES, AND CHALLENGES OF SMALL-SCALE FARMERS IN THE ERADICATION OF HUNGER IN THE AFIGYA-KWABRE DISTRICT: SDG 2 IN PERSPECTIVE |
| title_fullStr | PERCEPTIONS, PRACTICES, AND CHALLENGES OF SMALL-SCALE FARMERS IN THE ERADICATION OF HUNGER IN THE AFIGYA-KWABRE DISTRICT: SDG 2 IN PERSPECTIVE |
| title_full_unstemmed | PERCEPTIONS, PRACTICES, AND CHALLENGES OF SMALL-SCALE FARMERS IN THE ERADICATION OF HUNGER IN THE AFIGYA-KWABRE DISTRICT: SDG 2 IN PERSPECTIVE |
| title_short | PERCEPTIONS, PRACTICES, AND CHALLENGES OF SMALL-SCALE FARMERS IN THE ERADICATION OF HUNGER IN THE AFIGYA-KWABRE DISTRICT: SDG 2 IN PERSPECTIVE |
| title_sort | perceptions practices and challenges of small scale farmers in the eradication of hunger in the afigya kwabre district sdg 2 in perspective |
| topic | small-scale farmers, food security, hunger eradication, agricultural practices, policy interventions, sustainable development goals |
| url | https://journals.ust.edu/index.php/JSS/article/view/2691 |
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