Adapting to climate change amidst innovation diffusion and declining indigenous agricultural knowledge and practices in Ghana
Summary. Small-scale farmers in Ghana adapt to climate change by combining indigenous agricultural practices with externally promoted technologies, though adoption rates vary. Traditional methods like planting drought-resistant crops remain relevant, while some farmers integrate modern practices based on available knowledge and resources. Technology diffusion occurs unevenly across communities, shaped by lived experience and local conditions. Younger, educated farmers adopt modern approaches more readily, while older farmers navigate both traditional and new methods. The findings suggest governments should engage farmers by recognizing existing knowledge systems alongside innovation.
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Siakwah, P., Ablo, A. D., Sheburah-Essien, R., Zaami, M., & Yaro, J. A.. (2025). Adapting to climate change amidst innovation diffusion and declining indigenous agricultural knowledge and practices in Ghana. African Journal of Science Technology Innovation and Development. https://doi.org/10.1080/20421338.2025.2459355
Siakwah, Pius, et al. “Adapting to climate change amidst innovation diffusion and declining indigenous agricultural knowledge and practices in Ghana.” African Journal of Science Technology Innovation and Development, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1080/20421338.2025.2459355.
Siakwah, Pius, Austin Dziwornu Ablo, Rosina Sheburah-Essien, Mariama Zaami, and Joseph Awetori Yaro. 2025. “Adapting to climate change amidst innovation diffusion and declining indigenous agricultural knowledge and practices in Ghana.” African Journal of Science Technology Innovation and Development. https://doi.org/10.1080/20421338.2025.2459355.
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- DOI
- 10.1080/20421338.2025.2459355
- Countries
- Ghana
- Regions
- Africa
- Categories
- climate-and-environment, indigenous-innovation, food-systems
- Added
- 2026-04-28