Factors affecting the implementation of Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) on cassava production in Grand Cape Mount County, Liberia
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The surveys conducted in Grand Cape Mount County, Liberia to study the factors affecting the implementation of Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) on cassava production using semi-structured questionnaires showed that each of the socio-economic characteristics of cassava farmer was significantly different among each GAP implementation. The age of the farmers was negatively influenced by the product storage and on-site transportation (-0.18, P<0.05). The land ownership positively influenced the level of compliance with disease and pest-free production (0.30, P<0.01). The income (-0.20, P<0.05) and GAP practicing period (-0.21, P<0.05) were negatively influenced by farmers getting variable seeds while the smallholder cassava farmer (0.26, P<0.05) was positively influenced by this factors. In addition, the farmer was positively influenced by the post-harvesting handling (0.28, P<0.01). The level of GAP compliance was at a moderate level in all items, while data recording was at a low level. Agricultural extensionists should emphasize elevating
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