Ghana Agricultural Production Survey (Minor Season) 2013
Second Round
Ghana, 2013
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GHA-MoFA-SRID-GAPS-2013-V1.0
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GHA-MoFA-SRID-GAPS-2013-V1.0
Title
Ghana Agricultural Production Survey (Minor Season) 2013
Subtitle
Second Round
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Country
| Name | Country code |
|---|---|
| Ghana | GHA |
Study type
Agricultural Survey [ag/oth]
Series Information
The Ghana Agricultural Production Survey (GAPS) is part of a strategy to strengthen the agricultural statistics system in Ghana. To provide a learning platform a pilot survey was organized in a collaborative effort by the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, acting through the Statistics Research and Information Directorate (SRID), and the Ghana Strategy Support Program (GSSP) of the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI). The pilot covered twenty (20) districts, over two cropping seasons, 2011/2012 and 2012/2013. .
The Ghana Agricultural Production Survey (GAPS) is a pilot program to assess an improved version of SRID's Multi-Round Annual Crop and Livestock Survey (MRACLS). The main goal of the pilot is to provide basic statistics and indicators for planners and researchers to assist implement policies and strategies in the agricultural system in Ghana. The GAPS was first piloted during the 2011/2012 cropping season in twenty districts, two in each region. Upon recommendation of assessors at the end of the pilot, the survey hereby referred to as GAPS II was repeated during the 2012/2013 major and minor cropping seasons in the same districts with some modifications. In all 4,000 farm holders were randomly selected and interviewed in the 20 selected districts.
The survey was implemented in two-phases with the first phase covering April 2011 to May 2012 while the second and final phase started from May 2012 and came to an end in May 2013.
The Ghana Agricultural Production Survey (GAPS) is a pilot program to assess an improved version of SRID's Multi-Round Annual Crop and Livestock Survey (MRACLS). The main goal of the pilot is to provide basic statistics and indicators for planners and researchers to assist implement policies and strategies in the agricultural system in Ghana. The GAPS was first piloted during the 2011/2012 cropping season in twenty districts, two in each region. Upon recommendation of assessors at the end of the pilot, the survey hereby referred to as GAPS II was repeated during the 2012/2013 major and minor cropping seasons in the same districts with some modifications. In all 4,000 farm holders were randomly selected and interviewed in the 20 selected districts.
The survey was implemented in two-phases with the first phase covering April 2011 to May 2012 while the second and final phase started from May 2012 and came to an end in May 2013.
Abstract
The objective of the GAPS is to strengthen the Multi-Round Annual Crop and Livestock Surveys (MRACLS) that the ministry implements through SRID. The MRACLS is the national agricultural survey on the basis of which SRID releases information on agricultural production and yields of important crops. The ultimate goal of GAPS is to provide more accurate and timely agricultural production estimates at the district, regional, and national levels. The survey is also to offer an opportunity for SRID to experiment with a number of potential improvements with a view to developing the required skills and competencies before scaling up, over time, to all the districts in the country.
As part of the terms of implementing GAPS, MoFA agreed to assign four Agriculture Extension Agents (AEAs) per district for data collection. The Agents were relieved from all extension duties. To distinguish these field data collection officers from other extension agents, they were referred to as District Agricultural Statistical Assistants (DASAs). One officer per district was designated as a District Management Information System (MIS) officer and was given additional responsibility as field supervisor and referred to as District Agricultural Statistical Officer (DASO). A total of 100 DASAs and DASOs were successfully trained and deployed to their districts for GAPS implementation and given the task of collecting and processing datafrom the field.
As part of the terms of implementing GAPS, MoFA agreed to assign four Agriculture Extension Agents (AEAs) per district for data collection. The Agents were relieved from all extension duties. To distinguish these field data collection officers from other extension agents, they were referred to as District Agricultural Statistical Assistants (DASAs). One officer per district was designated as a District Management Information System (MIS) officer and was given additional responsibility as field supervisor and referred to as District Agricultural Statistical Officer (DASO). A total of 100 DASAs and DASOs were successfully trained and deployed to their districts for GAPS implementation and given the task of collecting and processing datafrom the field.
Kind of Data
Census/enumeration data [cen]
Unit of Analysis
Household
Version
Version Description
Version 1.0 (September, 2014)
Version Date
2013-05-14
Scope
Notes
The scope of Ghana Agricultural Production Survey includes the following:-
(a) The Household and Holding Inquiry - Pre-Harvest questionnaire, also known as the form 2a. This was used to make enquiries on the general characteristics of households and holdings for pre-harvest farming activities during the minor season. Information sought included changes in the household composition, detailed information on livestock, poultry and other animals owned by the selected holders, detailed information on tree crops grown by the selected holders, information on aquaculture practices, inputs, outputs and assets.
(b) The Household and Holding Inquiry - Post-Harvest questionnaire, also known as form 2b. This was used to make enquiries on field practices, inputs and outputs. The following information were sought: inventory of fields, inputs and expenses, Remaining major season production and marketing of crops, minor season crop production and marketing, holding information, shocks and adaptation to shocks, other income generating activities and household health status.
(c) The Household and Holding Inquiry - Pre-harvest field measurements questionnaire known as the form 3. This questionnaire was used to gather data on the nature and characteristics of crop fields and area measurements for individual crop fields for all selected holdings.
(d) Crop Yield Measurement questionnaire also known as the form 4. This was used to seek for data on the yields of food crops such as the cereals, root and tubers, plantain, legumes and nuts, and vegetables.
(a) The Household and Holding Inquiry - Pre-Harvest questionnaire, also known as the form 2a. This was used to make enquiries on the general characteristics of households and holdings for pre-harvest farming activities during the minor season. Information sought included changes in the household composition, detailed information on livestock, poultry and other animals owned by the selected holders, detailed information on tree crops grown by the selected holders, information on aquaculture practices, inputs, outputs and assets.
(b) The Household and Holding Inquiry - Post-Harvest questionnaire, also known as form 2b. This was used to make enquiries on field practices, inputs and outputs. The following information were sought: inventory of fields, inputs and expenses, Remaining major season production and marketing of crops, minor season crop production and marketing, holding information, shocks and adaptation to shocks, other income generating activities and household health status.
(c) The Household and Holding Inquiry - Pre-harvest field measurements questionnaire known as the form 3. This questionnaire was used to gather data on the nature and characteristics of crop fields and area measurements for individual crop fields for all selected holdings.
(d) Crop Yield Measurement questionnaire also known as the form 4. This was used to seek for data on the yields of food crops such as the cereals, root and tubers, plantain, legumes and nuts, and vegetables.
Topics
| Topic | Vocabulary |
|---|---|
| Food (production, crisis) | World Bank |
Coverage
Geographic Coverage
National Level Regions Districts
Geographic Unit
Region
Universe
Agricultural household and holder
Producers and sponsors
Primary investigators
| Name | Affiliation |
|---|---|
| Ministry Of Food and Agriculture / Statistics Research Information Directoriate | Government Of Ghana |
Producers
| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Ghana Strategy Support Program | International Food Policy Research Institute | Technical and Financial Support |
Funding Agency/Sponsor
| Name | Abbreviation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| International Food Policy Research Institute | IFPRI | Financial Support |
Other Identifications/Acknowledgments
| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Ghana Strategy Support Program | GSSP | Technical Support |
Sampling
Sampling Procedure
The GAPS employed a three stage multi-sampling design in response to the Government of Ghana's requirement for reliable agricultural statistics at the national, regional and district levels.
· First Stage Sampling- Selection of 2 Districts from each of the 10 Regions.
A total of 20 districts, 2 from each of the 10 regions were randomly selected with probability proportional to size, using districts' population in year 2000 as a measure of size.1. Eleven Metropolitan and Municipal Assemblies (Kumasi, Sunyani, Cape Coast, New Juaben, Accra, Tema, Tamale, Bolgatanga, Wa, Ho and Shama Ahanta East) were excluded from the study, given their urban predominance.
· Second Stage Sampling - Selection of 40 Enumeration Areas (EAs) from each of the 20 Districts.
A total of 800 EAs was selected; 40 EAs were randomly selected with probability proportional to size in each district, using the list of EAs compiled by the 2010 Census as a sample frame, and projected total population as a measure of size.2 In the Kassena-Nankana East district, 53 of the 187 EAs compiled by the 2010 census were excluded from the study because of the land disputes prevalent in the area earlier in 2011.
· Third Stage Sampling - Selection of 5 holders
At the third stage, five holders were randomly chosen in each EA, using as a sample frame; the full list of all holders, compiled from the Household and Holders Listing questionnaire. This provides a total sample of 4000 holders, consisting of 200 holders per district.
· First Stage Sampling- Selection of 2 Districts from each of the 10 Regions.
A total of 20 districts, 2 from each of the 10 regions were randomly selected with probability proportional to size, using districts' population in year 2000 as a measure of size.1. Eleven Metropolitan and Municipal Assemblies (Kumasi, Sunyani, Cape Coast, New Juaben, Accra, Tema, Tamale, Bolgatanga, Wa, Ho and Shama Ahanta East) were excluded from the study, given their urban predominance.
· Second Stage Sampling - Selection of 40 Enumeration Areas (EAs) from each of the 20 Districts.
A total of 800 EAs was selected; 40 EAs were randomly selected with probability proportional to size in each district, using the list of EAs compiled by the 2010 Census as a sample frame, and projected total population as a measure of size.2 In the Kassena-Nankana East district, 53 of the 187 EAs compiled by the 2010 census were excluded from the study because of the land disputes prevalent in the area earlier in 2011.
· Third Stage Sampling - Selection of 5 holders
At the third stage, five holders were randomly chosen in each EA, using as a sample frame; the full list of all holders, compiled from the Household and Holders Listing questionnaire. This provides a total sample of 4000 holders, consisting of 200 holders per district.
Deviations from the Sample Design
Not reported
Response Rate
The repond rate reported was 70%
Weighting
No weight attached to the data
Data Collection
Dates of Data Collection
| Start | End | Cycle |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-01-01 | 2013-06-18 | 6 Months |
Time periods
| Start date | End date | Cycle |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-01-01 | 2013-06-18 | 6 Month |
Data Collection Mode
Computer Assisted Personal Interview [capi]
Supervision
Each district had a core team consisting of 4 District Agricultural Statistics Agents (DASAs) and one District Agricultural Statistics Officer (DASO). The DASO acted as supervisors of the DASAs while the District Director of Agriculture (DDA) coordinated the whole survey operations. A DASA administered questionnaires in 10 selected Enumeration Areas and therefore interviewed 100 agricultural holders.
Data Collection Notes
The Ghana Agricultural Production Survey (GAPS) is a pilot program to assess an improved version of SRID’s Multi-Round Annual Crop and Livestock Survey (MRACLS). The main goal of the pilot is to provide basic statistics and indicators for planners and researchers to assist implement policies and strategies in the agricultural system in Ghana. The GAPS was first piloted during the 2011/2012 cropping season in twenty districts, two in each region. Upon recommendation of assessors at the end of the pilot, the survey hereby referred to as GAPS II was repeated during the 2012/2013 major and minor cropping seasons in the same districts with some modifications. In all 4,000 farm holders were randomly selected and interviewed in the 20 selected districts.
District infrastructure was upgraded in the 20 districts to improve data collection efforts and raw data once collected is entered into a data entry program that was created for the survey. Dropbox and PureSync were organized on each computer which made the data collected automatically available to SRID at headquarters. Report on the major season survey which focused on land area cropped for various crops as well their land productivity was presented in Volume I of the GAPS II report. This report is the Volume II and final part of the second phase of the minor season GAPS II. It presented the results on pre-harvest and post-harvest activities of selected agricultural household and holders. Specific areas covered under pre-harvest interviews include; general characteristics of household members, information on livestock/poultry/other animals, tree crops and aquaculture whilst post-harvest household and holding enquiry covered field practices, inputs and expenses, crop production and marketing, shocks/adaptations to shocks, other income-generating activities and health.
The results showed that generally, there were more male agricultural holders than female. About 25 percent of holders falls in the age bracket of 40-49 years whilst 42 percent are above age 50. The average household size per district ranges between 4 and 14. Yendi and Gushiegu in the Northern region recorded the largest average household size of 10 and 14 respectively while the smallest average size of 4 was recorded in Ga West Municipal in the Greater Accra region.
54 With regards migration, the survey revealed that movement from the northern part of the country to capital city, Accra ranges between 2.1 percent to 14.3 percent whilst for the southern sector it is between 26.1 percent and 56.2 percent. On production and utilization, the survey results showed that a greater proportion of holders produced mainly for sale while the common storage facility used were room storage and crib/barn. As much of 29 percent of holders interviewed have no storage facility. Traditional livestock production (small and large ruminants) is concentrated in the northern part of the country while the non-traditional (grasscutter, pigeon and rabbit) is skewed to the southern sector districts.
The survey also collected information on the health status of holders. The results showed that 23% of selected holders across districts missed a full day’s work due to ill health whilst 14% of holders missed a full day’s work due to ill health of another household member. The use of certified seed the survey revealed was not common among respondents. It was observed that only 9.2 percent of respondents used certified seed. Even though NPK was observed to be the most used fertilizer (49 %), sulphate and urea were equally patronised (48.9 and 48.5 and 48.3 respectively).
District infrastructure was upgraded in the 20 districts to improve data collection efforts and raw data once collected is entered into a data entry program that was created for the survey. Dropbox and PureSync were organized on each computer which made the data collected automatically available to SRID at headquarters. Report on the major season survey which focused on land area cropped for various crops as well their land productivity was presented in Volume I of the GAPS II report. This report is the Volume II and final part of the second phase of the minor season GAPS II. It presented the results on pre-harvest and post-harvest activities of selected agricultural household and holders. Specific areas covered under pre-harvest interviews include; general characteristics of household members, information on livestock/poultry/other animals, tree crops and aquaculture whilst post-harvest household and holding enquiry covered field practices, inputs and expenses, crop production and marketing, shocks/adaptations to shocks, other income-generating activities and health.
The results showed that generally, there were more male agricultural holders than female. About 25 percent of holders falls in the age bracket of 40-49 years whilst 42 percent are above age 50. The average household size per district ranges between 4 and 14. Yendi and Gushiegu in the Northern region recorded the largest average household size of 10 and 14 respectively while the smallest average size of 4 was recorded in Ga West Municipal in the Greater Accra region.
54 With regards migration, the survey revealed that movement from the northern part of the country to capital city, Accra ranges between 2.1 percent to 14.3 percent whilst for the southern sector it is between 26.1 percent and 56.2 percent. On production and utilization, the survey results showed that a greater proportion of holders produced mainly for sale while the common storage facility used were room storage and crib/barn. As much of 29 percent of holders interviewed have no storage facility. Traditional livestock production (small and large ruminants) is concentrated in the northern part of the country while the non-traditional (grasscutter, pigeon and rabbit) is skewed to the southern sector districts.
The survey also collected information on the health status of holders. The results showed that 23% of selected holders across districts missed a full day’s work due to ill health whilst 14% of holders missed a full day’s work due to ill health of another household member. The use of certified seed the survey revealed was not common among respondents. It was observed that only 9.2 percent of respondents used certified seed. Even though NPK was observed to be the most used fertilizer (49 %), sulphate and urea were equally patronised (48.9 and 48.5 and 48.3 respectively).
Data Collectors
| Name | Abbreviation | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|
| Ministry Of Food and Agriculture / Statistics Research Information Directoriate | MoFA/SRID | Government Of Ghana |
Questionnaires
Questionnaires
The questionnaires used in the minor season survey include the followings:-
(a) The Household and Holding Inquiry - Pre-Harvest questionnaire, also known as the form 2a. This was used to make enquiries on the general characteristics of households and holdings for pre-harvest farming activities during the minor season. Information sought included changes in the household composition, detailed information on livestock, poultry and other animals owned by the selected holders, detailed information on tree crops grown by the selected holders, information on aquaculture practices, inputs, outputs and assets.
(b) The Household and Holding Inquiry - Post-Harvest questionnaire, also known as form 2b. This was used to make enquiries on field practices, inputs and outputs. The following information were sought: inventory of fields, inputs and expenses, Remaining major season production and marketing of crops, minor season crop production and marketing, holding information, shocks and adaptation to shocks, other income generating activities and household health status.
(c) The Household and Holding Inquiry - Pre-harvest field measurements questionnaire known as the form 3. This questionnaire was used to gather data on the nature and characteristics of crop fields and area measurements for individual crop fields for all selected holdings.
(d) Crop Yield Measurement questionnaire also known as the form 4. This was used to seek for data on the yields of food crops such as the cereals, root and tubers, plantain, legumes and nuts, and vegetables.
(a) The Household and Holding Inquiry - Pre-Harvest questionnaire, also known as the form 2a. This was used to make enquiries on the general characteristics of households and holdings for pre-harvest farming activities during the minor season. Information sought included changes in the household composition, detailed information on livestock, poultry and other animals owned by the selected holders, detailed information on tree crops grown by the selected holders, information on aquaculture practices, inputs, outputs and assets.
(b) The Household and Holding Inquiry - Post-Harvest questionnaire, also known as form 2b. This was used to make enquiries on field practices, inputs and outputs. The following information were sought: inventory of fields, inputs and expenses, Remaining major season production and marketing of crops, minor season crop production and marketing, holding information, shocks and adaptation to shocks, other income generating activities and household health status.
(c) The Household and Holding Inquiry - Pre-harvest field measurements questionnaire known as the form 3. This questionnaire was used to gather data on the nature and characteristics of crop fields and area measurements for individual crop fields for all selected holdings.
(d) Crop Yield Measurement questionnaire also known as the form 4. This was used to seek for data on the yields of food crops such as the cereals, root and tubers, plantain, legumes and nuts, and vegetables.
Data Processing
Data Editing
The set of questionnaires used in the minor season survey include:-
(a) The Household and Holding Inquiry – Pre-Harvest questionnaire, also known as the form 2a. This was used to make enquiries on the general characteristics of households and holdings for pre-harvest farming activities during the minor season. Information sought included changes in the household composition, detailed information on livestock, poultry and other animals owned by the selected holders, detailed information on tree crops grown by the selected holders, information on aquaculture practices, inputs, outputs and assets.
(b) The Household and Holding Inquiry – Post-Harvest questionnaire, also known as form 2b. This was used to make enquiries on field practices, inputs and outputs. The following information were sought: inventory of fields, inputs and expenses, Remaining major season production and marketing of crops, minor season crop production and marketing, holding information, shocks and adaptation to shocks, other income generating activities and household health status.
(c) The Household and Holding Inquiry – Pre-harvest field measurements questionnaire known as the form 3. This questionnaire was used to gather data on the nature and characteristics of crop fields and area measurements for individual crop fields for all selected holdings.
(d) Crop Yield Measurement questionnaire also known as the form 4. This was used to seek for data on the yields of food crops such as the cereals, root and tubers, plantain, legumes and nuts, and vegetables.
(a) The Household and Holding Inquiry – Pre-Harvest questionnaire, also known as the form 2a. This was used to make enquiries on the general characteristics of households and holdings for pre-harvest farming activities during the minor season. Information sought included changes in the household composition, detailed information on livestock, poultry and other animals owned by the selected holders, detailed information on tree crops grown by the selected holders, information on aquaculture practices, inputs, outputs and assets.
(b) The Household and Holding Inquiry – Post-Harvest questionnaire, also known as form 2b. This was used to make enquiries on field practices, inputs and outputs. The following information were sought: inventory of fields, inputs and expenses, Remaining major season production and marketing of crops, minor season crop production and marketing, holding information, shocks and adaptation to shocks, other income generating activities and household health status.
(c) The Household and Holding Inquiry – Pre-harvest field measurements questionnaire known as the form 3. This questionnaire was used to gather data on the nature and characteristics of crop fields and area measurements for individual crop fields for all selected holdings.
(d) Crop Yield Measurement questionnaire also known as the form 4. This was used to seek for data on the yields of food crops such as the cereals, root and tubers, plantain, legumes and nuts, and vegetables.
Other Processing
District Agricultural Statistics Officer (DASO) did the data entry at each district with further checking and validating after which the questionnaires were returned to the data processing 5 centre at SRID. Entered and saved data was stored on laptops in the districts as text files in locations specified by each of the Dat a E nt r y P r o gr a mme (DEP). The DEP stores data from each questionnaire in a single text file.
The Dropbox and PureSync applications were maintained for data synchronization, storage and transmissions from the previous GAPS programmes. However, a need to review and reset the district systems for data transmission was beckoning owing to constraints experienced in some districts, specifically North Tongu, Atiwa and West Akim. Indeed, the process to review and reset the district systems for data transmission commenced on test basis with the introduction of new data synchronization software, Allway Sync. This application was piloted in a few districts close to Accra in the minor season pending possible replacement of PureSync as the main synchronization application. It was clear that Allway Sync was easier to configure and maintain and may be more reliable.
The Dropbox and PureSync applications were maintained for data synchronization, storage and transmissions from the previous GAPS programmes. However, a need to review and reset the district systems for data transmission was beckoning owing to constraints experienced in some districts, specifically North Tongu, Atiwa and West Akim. Indeed, the process to review and reset the district systems for data transmission commenced on test basis with the introduction of new data synchronization software, Allway Sync. This application was piloted in a few districts close to Accra in the minor season pending possible replacement of PureSync as the main synchronization application. It was clear that Allway Sync was easier to configure and maintain and may be more reliable.
Data Appraisal
Estimates of Sampling Error
No estimates of sampling error given
Data Appraisal
District information and communication infrastructure was upgraded in the 20 districts to improve data collection and management. Each office was provided with a computer, printer, voltage stabilizers, an internet modem, 5 GPS units, and other field equipment. Motorbikes were also provided to the DASAs to enhance mobility.
Similarly, the SRID head office was also upgraded with ICT equipment to facilitate work.To oversee the implementation of the pilot survey a cross-sectoral steering committee was established.
At the end of each phase of implementation, a team was put together to assess the institutional and financial feasibility of scaling up GAPS, and both assessment reports are available at SRID.
Similarly, the SRID head office was also upgraded with ICT equipment to facilitate work.To oversee the implementation of the pilot survey a cross-sectoral steering committee was established.
At the end of each phase of implementation, a team was put together to assess the institutional and financial feasibility of scaling up GAPS, and both assessment reports are available at SRID.
Access policy
Contacts
| Name | Affiliation | URL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janmes Ayittey | Ministry Of Food and Agriculture / Statistics Research Information Directoriate | jamiosson@yahoo.co.uk | www.srid.mofa.gov.gh |
| Wallace Walter Lutterodt | Ministry Of Food and Agriculture / Statistics Research Information Directoriate | paaluttu@yahoo.com | www.srid.mofa.gov.gh |
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Ghana Statistical Service (GSS), Ghana Agricultural Production Survey (Minor Season) 2013 Version 1.0
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|---|---|---|---|
| The Government Statistician | Government Statistician | info@statsghana.gov.gh | www.statsghana.gov.gh |
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Metadata production
DDI Document ID
DDI-GHA-MoFA-SRID-GAPS-2013-V1.0
Producers
| Name | Abbreviation | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ministry Of Food and Agriculture / Statistics Research Information Directoriate | MOFA/SRID | Government Of Ghana | Documention of the Study |
Date of Metadata Production
2014-09-13
DDI Document version
Version 1.0 (September, 2014)