Cocoa Farmers in Ghana Show Strong Interest in Solar-Based Irrigation, but Pump Costs Are Often Too High

IWMI research shows that cocoa farmers in Ghana are interested in solar-powered irrigation pumps but face financial barriers. Policy changes and education are needed.

According to IWMI, cocoa farmers in Ghana are interested in solar-powered irrigation pumps (SPIPs) as a climate-smart solution to counter the impacts of climate change on cocoa production. However, high costs and limited access to credit hinder their ability to invest. Research found that factors like income, education, access to credit, and age of cocoa trees influence farmers’ willingness and ability to invest in SPIPs.

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