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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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Agricultural Extension Society of Nigeria
2011-06-01
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| Series: | Journal of Agricultural Extension |
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| Online Access: | http://aesonnigeria.org/ajm/index.php/jae/article/view/133 |
| Summary: | 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 tree crops such as mango, oranges, cashew nut, etc
(75.6%), among others. Some of the reasons indicated for taking up new
roles in agriculture included increase in family responsibilities, increase in
prices of food items and other household basic needs, rural-urban
migration of men for white collar jobs, shortage of farm labour and
education of children. The study recommends the need to formulate
appropriate agricultural policies and programmes that will help to boost
their productivity. |
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| ISSN: | 1119-944X 2408-6851 |