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Innovation Opportunities for Coffee Production in Ghana
(Eesti Maaülikool, 2024) Abbam-Baiden, Benjamin; Põder, Anne (advisor)
The coffee industry in Ghana, particularly in the Kwahu South District of the Eastern Region, faces significant challenges despite its potential to improve local livelihoods and contribute to the national economy. This study explores innovative opportunities for coffee farmers in this district to enhance production and export capacities. Data were collected through questionnaires from seventy-six coffee growers in the important coffee-producing communities of Ntomem and Bepong, using a quantitative research approach. The results show that although some farmers have embraced new techniques in marketing and production, there is still a lack of knowledge and use of innovative farming practices like precision agriculture and wet milling. High financial expenses, a lack of government assistance, and market uncertainties were major constraints to innovation adoption. The study recommends comprehensive training programs, financial incentives, market stabilization initiatives, and the promotion of cooperative memberships to overcome these obstacles. These measures aim to enhance the adoption of innovative practices, thereby boosting productivity and sustainability in the Ghanaian coffee sector.