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Urbanisation and sustainable farming in smallholder farming communities of the Northern region of Ghana: A policy narrative

Adan Iddrisu

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This policy brief explored the causes of farmland loss and its effects on the livelihoods of smallholder farmers in the Northern Region of Ghana due to rapid urbanization. Using data from focus group discussions, findings revealed that loss of farmland reduces productivity, increases household food security vulnerability, and threatens the livelihoods of farmers.