Agricultural Practices Used by Smallholder Farmers to Mitigate Greenhouse Gases and Enhance Carbon Sequestration in the Bosomtwe District, Ghana
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This study examined the farming practices employed by smallholder farmers in the Bosomtwe District, Ghana, to mitigate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and enhance carbon sequestration. Analysis of climate data from 1993 to 2023 revealed a significant increase in temperature ( p 0.05). Most farmers reported observing altered weather patterns, linking these changes to human activities and recognising significant adverse effects on their farming methods. Key impacts included water shortages, reduced agricultural output, unstable income, disrupted growing seasons, and increased pest and disease pressures. To address these issues, farmers have adopted various strategies, with crop diversification, mulching, organic farming, proper fertiliser use and crop rotation being the most common. The adoption of these methods is significantly influenced by socio‐economic factors, including gender, marital status and land tenure systems. The study emphasises the urgent need to promote climate‐resilient farming practices, improve awareness and education, foster socio‐economic inclusivity and strengthen supportive policy frameworks. These measures are crucial to help smallholder farmers in the Bosomtwe District better combat climate change and improve agricultural sustainability
Agricultural land · Agriculture · Carbon sequestration · Climate change · Climate change mitigation · Crop Rotation · Greenhouse gas · Land use · Agricultural Innovations and Practices · Climate Change and Environmental Impact · Climate change impacts on agriculture
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