Beyond my academic life, I am also a farmer with deep roots in rural northern Ghana. Farming is more than an economic activity to me. It is a connection to my upbringing, my community, and the land.
Growing up in a rural environment shaped my understanding of work, cooperation, family, and community life. These experiences continue to influence my interests in agriculture, rural livelihoods, sustainable development, and social inequality.
I am particularly interested in the everyday experiences of farmers, the challenges facing rural communities, and the ways agricultural practices and local knowledge are changing.
This section of my website is a space to share my farming experiences, observations from rural Ghana, photographs, and reflections on agriculture and community life.
For me, farming and sociology are closely connected. Both provide opportunities to understand how people organise their lives, respond to challenges, cooperate, and create livelihoods.