Research Article

Smallholder Farmers’ Livelihood Security Options amidst Climate Variability and Change in Rural Ghana

Table 2

Cross tabulation showing farmers switching to alternative livelihood activities as their main economic activity based on the consistency and predictability of rainfall.

Perceived rainfall pattern in the last 15 yrsTotal
Consistent and predictableInconsistent and not predictable

Consideration of agriculture as primary or secondary activity with respect to alt. livelihood activityPrimary occupation8 (9%)83 (91%)91 (100%)
Secondary occupation3 (6%)47 (94%)50 (100%)
Not applicable2 (19%)9 (82%)11 (100%)
Total13 (100%)139 (100%)152 (100%)