Impact of Fall Armyworm on Farmer’s Maize: Systemic Approach

Kwamina Ewur Banson (), Daniel Kwasi Asare (), Fidelis Doodaa Dery, Kwadwo Boakye, Akudugu Boniface, Moses Asamoah and Lourees Esi Awotwe
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Kwamina Ewur Banson: Ghana Atomic Energy Commission
Daniel Kwasi Asare: The University of Ghana
Fidelis Doodaa Dery: the University of Ghana
Kwadwo Boakye: Ghana Atomic Energy Commission
Akudugu Boniface: Ghana Atomic Energy Commission
Moses Asamoah: Ghana Atomic Energy Commission
Lourees Esi Awotwe: Ghana Atomic Energy Commission

Systemic Practice and Action Research, 2020, vol. 33, issue 2, No 7, 237-264

Abstract: Abstract Fall armyworm (FAW) infestation in African countries presents significant threats to maize production. Such infestation has major economic implications in terms of the cost of measures taken at individual and international levels. Today’s problems cannot be solve with the same thinking which created them. Past interventions have generally resulted in policy revision from The MDGs to SDGs with little success. The complex nature of agri-business has necessitated the use of a systemic approach in solving operational problems. The study used a systemic approach to develop systems models that determine the components of current systems and its interaction with policies, social, environmental and economic dimensions of the agriculture industry. Results indicates that only by increasing our appreciation for “systemic approach” that addresses the needs of the present while safeguarding earth’s life-support system, can our social institutions achieve some modicum of effective control and stability. The systems models will help governments and agricultural proponents to anticipate the long-term consequences of their decisions and actions, as well as help to avoid any unintended consequences of policies and strategies such as ‘silo mentality’ and ‘organizational myopia’. As demonstrated in the aforementioned CLD and archetype, agriculture projects will continue to be the engine that develops and empowers the emerging and existing commercial business, and nation building across Africa. This systems thinking approach will provide more clarity in dealing with the complex management challenges and gradually replace the traditional theoretical approach of dealing with agricultural project management.

Keywords: Systems thinking; Fall armyworm; Impact; CLDs; Maize production (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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