Exploring the lives of women smallholder farmers in Papua New Guinea through a collaborative mixed methods approach

Mikhailovich, Katja; Pamphilon, Barbara; Chambers, B.; Simeon, Lalen; Zapata, Julio Romero

doi:10.1080/23311886.2016.1143328

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“…This aligns to the difference in budgeting timeframes among men and women found by Mikhailovich et al (2016) and the preference for steady income found by Sharp (2013) when examining betel nut sales. The income earned from this market-oriented production is central to household welfare, as it is available year-round and used to buy store-bought goods, such as soap and cooking oil.…”

Section: Table 2 Demographic Characteristics and Gender Differencessupporting

confidence: 78%

“…In post-sort interviews, the majority of farmers (both men and women, across sites), described food crop choices as a joint decision, and far more women felt they would make these without consulting their husband than the inverse. That said, it was clear that women undertook considerable agricultural labor, and nearly all women expressed the sentiment that intra-household work-sharing placed greater burdens on women than men, aligning with Mikhailovich et al (2016).…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Most groups retain a male-dominated culture, though there are exceptions (e.g., Lederman 1980). Generally, men are seen as household heads and dominate decision-making (Mikhailovich et al 2016). 3 Women are underrepresented in power at all levels of society and may face more limited access to government services as well as traditional structures, such as exchange circles (Spark 2010).…”

Section: Papua New Guineamentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Its agricultural productivity remains below potential in many sectors, and diets tend to be low in diversity, with serious consequences for nutrition and food security (IFPRI 2016;Hurney 2017). Amid these challenges, agricultural extension services have struggled to properly serve the female population (Mikhailovich et al 2016). Recent work has highlighted how PNG society continues to change rapidly, sometimes overturning the norms and customs documented in prior research (Busse and Sharp 2019;Curry et al 2019).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Gendered differences in crop diversity choices: A case study from Papua New Guinea

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Crop choice, including the conservation of traditional crops and the uptake of novel ones, is a central issue in agricultural development. This paper examines differences between male and female farmers' motivations for growing diverse crop portfolios in Papua New Guinea, a highly agro-biodiverse context facing rapid social change. Q methodology, a mixed qualitative-quantitative approach, is used to examine how alignment with different viewpoints related to crop diversity differs across male and female farmers. We show that, of five distinct 'types' of farmers identified with regards to crop diversity choices, all include both men and women, and three of five groups show no significant gender-related differences. However, there are also significant gender differences. A large proportion of women farmers associate with being highly motivated by crop marketing, whereas male farmers are more likely to favor agricultural diversity due to tradition or status motivations. Overall, strict gendering of crops does not appear highly salient. The results confirm earlier work in the region on women's roles in marketing but contrast to those on crop gendering. Altogether, they underline the complexity of gender and identity in agricultural choices. The results also have implications for the targeting and implementation of crop conservation and promotion policies and programs, including those aiming for improved nutrition or agricultural development.

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Section: Table 2 Demographic Characteristics and Gender Differencessupporting

confidence: 78%

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Papua New Guineamentioning

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“…Due to the fact that smallholder farmers’ demands are numerous and vary from one farmer to another. Therefore, a consolidated approach to obtain decisions of smallholder farmers is of paramount importance in order to address their needs in a systematic and an evidence-based way (Mikhailovich et al , 2016). Methods such as rural participatory approach, TNs assessment have gained fame in identifying smallholder farmers’ TNs and providing suitable solutions in the agribusiness sector (Temu and Due, 2000).…”

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A parametric test evaluating smallholder farmers’ training needs in Uganda

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Modekurti

Butali³

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Purpose Effective rural agribusiness development requires dedicated training programmes therefore, this paper is an attempt to investigate smallholder farmers’ TNs in the dairy agribusiness sector. The purpose of this paper is to study a bigger research project of the dairy value chain in agribusiness framework in the Rwenzori region. Design/methodology/approach A sample size of 100 dairy farmers were randomly selected from two Districts in the Rwenzori region. The descriptive statistics (mean and standard deviation) provided a basis for discussion. Furthermore, parametric Pearson coefficient test was conducted to examine the smallholder farmers’ TNs and assess its association with selected socio-demographic characteristics of the dairy farmers. Findings The analysis indicated that dairy farmers expressed the need for a training program. Most frequently requested topics include: fodder cultivation, quality and safe milk handling, milk marketing, calf feeding and rearing, animal nutrition and financial literacy out of 12 topics. The least desired TNs was record keeping. Research limitations/implications The findings contribute to the understanding of dairy farmers’ TNs. Practical implications The identified 12 key training intervention areas for the dairy farmers inform policymakers Dairy Development Authority and other development bodies in the Rwenzori region to address the challenges and improve smallholder dairy farming practices. Originality/value The study applies a synthesis review to identify theoretically acceptable variables that measure smallholder farmers’ TNs in the dairy agribusiness. The paper also shares the empirical evidence of a pioneering attempt to identify smallholder dairy farmers’ TNs in Uganda.

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Gender, Climate Change and Sustainable Development: The Unhappy Marriage of Engendering Policy and Practice

Corcoran-Nantes¹

2019

Mixed Methods and Cross Disciplinary Research

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Exploring the lives of women smallholder farmers in Papua New Guinea through a collaborative mixed methods approach

Cited by 8 publications

References 25 publications

Gendered differences in crop diversity choices: A case study from Papua New Guinea

Gendered differences in crop diversity choices: A case study from Papua New Guinea

A parametric test evaluating smallholder farmers’ training needs in Uganda

Gender, Climate Change and Sustainable Development: The Unhappy Marriage of Engendering Policy and Practice

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