Gender gap in agricultural productivity in Nigeria: A commodity level analysis

Olakojo, Solomon Abayomi

doi:10.5937/ekopolj1702415o

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“…This could be due to the arduous nature of the agronomical practices involved in maize production, as well as the fact that women are occupied with domestic work and must contend with domestic activities. This finding is consistent with Olakojo [22], who reported that men spent more time on their farm plot (5.2 hours) than women (51. hours) and suggested that this could be attributed to the additional reproductive responsibilities that women had to deal with at home. As a result, women were forced to employ one more labour assistant than men in their field (ratio of 4:5).…”

Section: Maize Household Labour Contributions Disaggregated By Gendersupporting

confidence: 91%

Gender Analysis of Labor Contribution Among Maize Farming Household in Agricultural Zone C of Kogi State, Nigeria

Bako

Umar

Salau

et al. 2022

EJFOOD

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This study analysed the gender labour contribution among maize farming households in Agricultural Zone C of Kogi State, Nigeria. A multi-stage sampling technique was used to select 160 households from which the males and females were interviewed. Data collected were analysed using descriptive statistics. The mean age of male respondents was 40 years while that of female respondents was 33 years. Average income of male farmers was ₦147,321.9 while that of female farmers was ₦143,475.0. The average household size of the respondents was 8 persons. Male respondents were more dominant in tertiary education than female respondents. The result on labour contributions reveals Men dominated in all the maize production activities except planting/sowing where women provided 72.1% of the labour. In extreme instances such as harvesting men provided 100% of the labour needed. Land preparation had 66.5% contribution from the male respondents while the females offered only 33.5%. Male contribution in tilling was 78.8% to the female 21.2%. In making ridges men provided 71.3% against the female 28.7%. In planting/sowing, the only activity women had dominance in, women were seen to have provided 72.1% of the labour contribution against 27.9% of the labour male respondents provided. Furthermore, 70.7% of the labour provided for weeding came from the male folks while the females provided 29.3% of the labour. Male respondents provided 89.9% of the labour for fertilizer application as against the 10.1% provided by the female respondents. Pesticide application was 73.8% of the male against 26.2% of labour contribution. Transportation saw men provide 98.5% of the labour against the 1.5% provided by the female. The results on constraints revealed that poor access to farm inputs was 91.3% for male, while that of female was 96.3, poor transport systems were 88.1% for both male and female, lack of storage/processing facilities was 86.3% for both male and female and poor access to credit was 95.0% while the female was 97.5%. It can be concluded that male gender in the household dominated the female gender in terms of labour contribution in the study area. Most constraints identified bother around institutional and infrastructural inadequacies in Nigeria’s rurality therefore there should be provision of better extension service, access to credit facilities and motorable roads in rural areas in study area.

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Section: Maize Household Labour Contributions Disaggregated By Gendersupporting

confidence: 91%

Gender Analysis of Labor Contribution Among Maize Farming Household in Agricultural Zone C of Kogi State, Nigeria

Bako

Umar

Salau

et al. 2022

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“…In agriculture, the roles and relationships between men and women and their access to and control of farm resources determine their level of contributions to farm decision making. Olakojo (2017) noted that there has been increased focus on gender issues, emphasizing men and women empowerment in agriculture and economic development. This is based on increased awareness that development outcomes can have a detrimental effect on failure to address the different social positions of men and women in terms of resource allocation, opportunities and rights in the formulation, design and implementation of development policies and resource allocation and decision-making at the level of farm households.…”

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“…This is based on increased awareness that development outcomes can have a detrimental effect on failure to address the different social positions of men and women in terms of resource allocation, opportunities and rights in the formulation, design and implementation of development policies and resource allocation and decision-making at the level of farm households. Olakojo (2017) further pointed out that failure to recognize gender roles, differences and inequalities would pose a significant threat to the successful implementation of the agricultural development agenda.…”

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confidence: 99%

Comparative Analysis of the Contributions of Men and Women to Farming Decisions among Rice Producing Households in Ebonyi State, Nigeria

Amusa¹,

Anugwo²,

Egwue³

2022

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The study examined the contributions of men and women to farming decisions among rice producing households in Ebonyi State, Nigeria. A multi-stage sampling method was used to select 120 rice producing families. Husband and wife involved in rice production as a unit were interviewed and data were collected using questionnaire. Collected data were analysed with mean, standard deviation, chart and z-test. The result showed that the mean contribution of men in pre-harvest decisions (x̅ =3.54 ± 0.18) was higher than that of women (x̅ =2.43 ± 0.24). On the other hand, the mean contribution of men in decision-making in post-harvest activities (x̅ =2.54 ± 0.48) was relatively low compared to that of women (x̅ =3.47 ± 0.16). There was a significant difference in the level of contributions of men and women to decision-making in pre- and post-harvest activities. Improved commitment to helping farmers gain more access to farm-related information to make informed decisions about their farming business is recommended.

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“…Aside from the aforementioned roadblocks to African agriculture reform, it's also worth mentioning the frequently identified gender inequities in agriculture. Over the last three decades, there has been a greater emphasis on gender issues and women's empowerment in terms of agriculture and economic growth (Olakojo, 2017). This is based on a growing recognition that failure to pay closer attention to men and women's differing societal positions in terms of resource allocation, opportunities, and rights in the formulation, design, and implementation of development policies and projects can have a negative impact on development outcomes (Olakojo, 2017).…”

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confidence: 99%

Farm Economic Efficiency Gap Due to Gender Discrimination-Evidence from Usaid Markets II Programme Participating Small-Scale Farmers in Kano State of Nigeria

Sadiq¹,

Singh

AHMAD

et al. 2022

ANADOLU Ege Tarımsal Araştırma Enstitüsü Dergisi

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The study explores the influence of gender discrimination on the agricultural economic efficiency gap between women and men farmers in Nigeria's Kano State, as part of the USAID MARKETS II initiative. A structured questionnaire supported by an interview schedule was utilized to extract cross-sectional data from 189 participants selected by a multi-stage sample technique using a simple cost-route strategy. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were applied to the acquired data. Gender disparity has both an effect and an impact on the farm economic efficiency of women farmers, putting them at a disadvantage compared to their male counterparts, according to scientific research. Besides, the extension gap which affected the farm economic efficiency of the women farmers compared to the men is due to gender stereotype. Further, in isolating the impact of gender differential, it was observed that gaps of technical and cost efficiencies between the two genders owe majorly to gender discrimination. In addition, both gender discrimination and the endowment factor had an equal contribution to the yield gap between the two groups. However, the profit efficiency gap between the genders is due majorly to endowment effect. In general, it can be concluded that gender discrimination, i.e. gender inequality and gender stereotype, has slowed the active engagement of women beneficiaries in the program, hence impeding the continuation of their farm businesses. As a result, in order for the program to be sustainable, it should include a gender budget in its strategy, allowing women to break the curse of gender inequality, which has limited access to and control over productive resources.

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Gender gap in agricultural productivity in Nigeria: A commodity level analysis

Abstract: SummaryThis study assesses gender gap in agricultural productivity across selected major crops grown by Nigerian farmers including cassava, yam, maize, guinea corn, bean and millet

Cited by 8 publications

References 19 publications

Gender Analysis of Labor Contribution Among Maize Farming Household in Agricultural Zone C of Kogi State, Nigeria

Gender Analysis of Labor Contribution Among Maize Farming Household in Agricultural Zone C of Kogi State, Nigeria

Comparative Analysis of the Contributions of Men and Women to Farming Decisions among Rice Producing Households in Ebonyi State, Nigeria

Farm Economic Efficiency Gap Due to Gender Discrimination-Evidence from Usaid Markets II Programme Participating Small-Scale Farmers in Kano State of Nigeria

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