Exploring Effective Means of Farmer-Herder Conflicts Prevention: Insights from the Asante Akim North Municipal, Ghana

International Journal of Humanities and Social Science

© 2024 by SSRG - IJHSS Journal

Volume 11 Issue 4

Year of Publication : 2024

Authors : Abdulai Abubakari

10.14445/23942703/IJHSS-V11I4P107

How to Cite?

Abdulai Abubakari, "Exploring Effective Means of Farmer-Herder Conflicts Prevention: Insights from the Asante Akim North Municipal, Ghana," SSRG International Journal of Humanities and Social Science, vol. 11,  no. 4, pp. 53-60, 2024. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23942703/IJHSS-V11I4P107

Abstract:

Farmer-herder conflicts have been a serious human security problem in Asante Akim North Municipal. This paper explores the strategies for farmer-herder conflict prevention. The study found that if herders stop grazing cattle at night, apply technology such as Remote Sensing, Global Positioning System (GPS), and Google Locations to assist in their movement with the cattle, and farmers stop attacking herders and their cattle, the conflicts would be prevented. The study, however, found that poor internet coverage and lack of access to these technologies may hamper their effective application. Despite this, the study recommends the application of technology in herding to prevent farmer-herder conflicts.

Keywords:

Farmer-Herder Conflicts, Prevention, Cattle, Crops, Technology

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