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Producers and Consumer attitudes toward Biotechnology in Ghana

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  • Nsafoah, Annie
  • Dicks, Michael R.
  • Osei, Collins

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Over 265 million people in Sub-Saharan Africa face malnutrition, chronic hunger, and poverty. One of the technologies that could help alleviate the perpetuating cycle of chronic hunger is biotechnology. Genetic modification (GM) has the potential to enhance agricultural productivity and improve Africa’s food security, but little is known about the potential benefits and costs of using genetically modified maize in Africa - Ghana. African and Ghanaian policy makers, farmers, and consumers often have difficulty accepting new technologies. Their reluctance is due to the investment required for new technology, - aversion to risk, the changes required to traditional production practices, and incomplete- knowledge of new technologies. This study elicits the knowledge, views, acceptability, preference, adaptability, and willingness-to-pay for genetically modified GM corn (maize). A survey instrument was used in two corn growing areas in the Ashanti Region of Ghana, to identify the barriers to the adoption of GM corn. The results of the study suggest that maize growers in the Ashanti region are willing to try GM maize, contrary to the current government restrictions.

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  • Nsafoah, Annie & Dicks, Michael R. & Osei, Collins, 2011. "Producers and Consumer attitudes toward Biotechnology in Ghana," 2011 Annual Meeting, February 5-8, 2011, Corpus Christi, Texas 98642, Southern Agricultural Economics Association.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:saea11:98642
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.98642
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