The Influence of Climate Information Services on Climate-Smart Agricultural Investment Decisions among Smallholder Maize Farmers in Northern Ghana

• DOI: 10.7160/aol.2025.170109
• Publication Date: 2025-03-29T16:41:14Z
• Authors: Abdul-Fatawu Shaibu; Kwabena Asomanin ...; Yaw Bonsu Osei-Asare; Abigail Ampomah A...
• Keywords: Investment

Climate change poses significant threats to agricultural productivity in Africa particularly regions that are dependent on rainfed agriculture. Despite the critical role of climate Information Services (CIS) promoting adaptive practices, there is limited understanding their impact investment Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA). This study addresses this knowledge gap by examining how different sources CIS influence smallholder maize farmers’ decisions invest CSA practices. Using a cross-sectional survey 566 maize-producing households across five districts Northern Ghana, we employ descriptive statistics, Principal Component Analysis (PCA), and binary logit model identify key determinants investment. The findings revealed frequent access daily seasonal weather forecasts, as well indigenous predictions significantly influences willingness Critical factors driving these include farm size, level commercialisation, gender, income extension service visits. results demonstrate improving accuracy accessibility through traditional media, mobile platforms, community engagement can enhance CSA. policy recommendations gender inclusivity, integrating with scientific expanding financial advisory support. These for resilience sustainability among northern Ghana.