Heliyon (Sep 2024)

Determinants of maize farmers willingness to pay for private extension services in Ejisu municipality, Ghana

  • John-Eudes Andivi Bakang,
  • Camillus Abawiera Wongnaa,
  • Enoch Kwame Tham-Agyekum,
  • Suraju Fatimatu,
  • Jonathan Annorhene Obeng,
  • Elsie Boatemah Nsafoah,
  • Michael Asiedu Antwi

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 10, no. 17
p. e37464

Abstract

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In recent times, private sector involvement in extension services delivery in Ghana has increased. We assessed farmers' willingness to pay (WTP) for private extension services. We used quantitative techniques and selected 385 farmers through multistage sampling technique. Farmers’ had a good perception of private extension services because of its flexibility, availability, value for money, and acceptable rates. Income, secondary occupation, marital status, extension contact, amount of maize sold every season, and land tenure system have an effect on farmers' WTP and the amount to pay. Government policies should continue to encourage and support private sector participation in providing extension services.

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