Assessment Of Nature-Based Solutions To Climate Variability and Adaptation Strategies Among Tomato Farmers in Techiman North Municupal Ghana
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2025-11
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UENR
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The concept of nature-based solutions has emerged as a comprehensive strategy worldwide for
addressing complex societal issues, such as climate change. This study explores the
naturebased climate adaptation strategies adopted by tomato farmers in Techiman North
Municipality of Ghana. Using a mixed-methods approach and a cross-sectional design, data
were collected from 255 farmers through structured questionnaires, interviews, and field
observations. Quantitative data were analysed using SPSS (version 26.0), applying descriptive
statistics, onesample t-tests, and binary logistic regression, while qualitative data were analysed
thematically. Findings showed that farmers widely use strategies such as restoring natural
vegetation (33.6%), contour farming (32.4%), organic fertilizers (31.6%), agroforestry
(30.5%), and intercropping (29.3%). Composting, buffer zones, and rainwater harvesting were
rated the most effective nature-based adaptation strategies (mean > 3.08), while crop rotation
was rated significantly less effective (M = 2.78, p = .015). Overall, 73.8% of farmers believed
that their adaptation efforts were successful. Logistic regression revealed that the strategy for
adoption was influenced by access to training (p = .040), perceived profitability (p = .039),
traditional beliefs (p = .019), and policy constraints (p = .025). These results highlight the role
of cultural norms, shared experiences, and institutional support in shaping farmer responses.
The study concludes that smallholder farmers are not just responding to climate challenges but
are proactively using nature-based solutions to improve resilience. Recommendations from the
study include strengthening farmer training, promoting peer learning, enhancing policy
support, improving land access, and expanding financial support for scaling up effective
strategies.
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Climate change, Adaptation, Farmers