%0 Journal Article
%T The Impact of Government Agricultural Policies on the Productivity of Smallholder Farmers in Ghana
%A Alberta Quist
%A Bo Xiao
%J Open Access Library Journal
%V 11
%N 8
%P 1-14
%@ 2333-9721
%D 2024
%I Open Access Library
%R 10.4236/oalib.1111895
%X Government interventions play a crucial role in supporting smallholder farmers, as evidenced by this study that explores how government agricultural policies in Ghana impact the productivity of smallholder farmers, a vital sector of the nation¡¯s economy. Through panel data analysis and fixed effects models, the study examines the influence of input subsidies, price supports, credit access, and extension services on farmer yields. The findings demonstrate a statistically significant positive effect of all these policies on productivity. These results emphasize the importance of government intervention for supporting smallholder farmers and propelling Ghana¡¯s agricultural development. The study recommends continued and targeted policy implementation, robust data collection, stakeholder collaboration, and exploring climate-smart practices. Through these recommendations, Ghana can cultivate a supportive environment for smallholder farmers, fostering sustainable agricultural growth and bolstering their livelihoods.
%K Ghana
%K Smallholder Farmers
%K Food Security
%K Government Policies
%K Econometric Analysis
%K Input Subsidies
%K Price Supports
%U http://www.oalib.com/paper/6830278