Abstract:This study assessed the effect of off-farm income on maize farmers' responses to climate change in the Tolon district of Northern Region of Ghana. Using multi-stage sampling technique and semi-structured questionnaires, 150 maize farmers from five communities were interviewed. Heckman's treatment effect model was used. The result showed that majority had off-farm income that they received from trading. Furthermore, off-farm income has a significant effect on adoption of adaptation strategies. The majority of t… Show more
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