Crop diversification is a predominantly important coping mechanism for income, production
and marketing risks in agriculture. This paper examines the determinants of crop …

Smallholder farmers in southern Nigeria have relied on the cultivation of cassava, yam,
maize and plantain for their livelihood for generations. However, with rising climate …

A sound understanding of the socio-economic characteristics of smallholder farmers and
how they influence their crop diversification decisions would help policy makers in crafting …

Background As part of dynamic livelihood coping strategies, some farmers in Ghana's cocoa
belt have diversified away from traditional cocoa production to other high-value crops …

This study analyses factors that determine smallholder farmers' crop diversification decisions
and their effects on household food security in Northern Ghana. A total of 1,284 households …

Agriculture is an important sector of Zambia's economy, serving as the main source of
income for the rural population. Its production is mainly dependent on rain-fed hoe …

Since independence, poverty reduction and enhanced food security have been Kenya
Government's objectives. At micro-level, households diversify income sources as a …

Crop diversification is one of the most important risk management and income enhancing
strategies for farmers. The study investigates the pattern, trend, and factors influencing crop …

Globally, governments and agricultural organizations implement policies and programs
reflected in interventions such as input subsidies, extension services for modern inputs and …

This study analyzes the degree of crop diversification and factors associated with crop
diversification among 479 smallholder farmers in Manicaland and Masvingo provinces of …