Economic benefits of livestock management in Ghana

Economic benefits of livestock management in Ghana

The traditional system of producing small ruminants (sheep and goats) contributes significantly to the socioeconomic wellbeing of farm households in northern Ghana. Besides serving as an important source of income, sheep and goats also offer important non-pecuniary benefits such as the provision of...

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Main Authors:	Adams, F. (Author), Aidoo, R. (Author), Ohene-Yankyera, K. (Author), Wongnaa, C.A (Author)
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH 2021
Subjects:	Economic value Food security Non-market products Productivity Rural livelihood Small ruminants
Online Access:	View Fulltext in Publisher

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