Implications of Feminization of Agriculture on women farmers in Anambra State, Nigeria

The study surveyed 120 rural women in Anambra State, Nigeria. Majority of women farmers had taken up new roles in agriculture which were in the past regarded as male roles and included clearing of farmlands (93.3%), making of mounds and ridges (77.3%), planting of white yams (73.1%), harvesting of t...

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Main Authors: E N Ajani, E. M Igbokwe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Agricultural Extension Society of Nigeria 2011-06-01
Series:Journal of Agricultural Extension
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Online Access:http://aesonnigeria.org/ajm/index.php/jae/article/view/133