Design of Solar Drying Technology Equipment for Drying Food Consistent with Farmers' Willingness to Pay: Evidence from Ghana

摘要: In this study, a survey of two hundred and fifty-five (255) farmers, sampled from the Akuapim South District in Eastern Region Tongu Volta Ghana was undertaken to determine their willingness adopt pay for solar drying technology food. Using descriptive statistics, farmers’ awareness, were analyzed. A Logit model analysis employed identifying factors influencing technology. The empirical results reveal low level awareness (27%) among farmers. However majority (94.5%) willing (88.2%) modal amount farmers GH¢100.00 highest GH¢1000.00. ($66.00) can produce 4sq meter simple box type dryer that has capacity 50kg per sq meter, which guarantees shorter time lower final moisture content. study also found incentive provision, total monthly income space accommodate as respect, sensitization campaigns should be intensified create more small holder doing so, introduced varied designs costs order them make own choice. Solar dried food products differentiated considered higher prices, ready market export motivate Further, there is need provision (land) by Assemblies various communities where these conveniently place dryers purpose products. Finally, since factor significantly influences adoption technology, it imperative government provides equipments at vantage points could use dry products, even if an affordable fee. Key words : Design, food, adoption, amount, Binary Model,