ROLE OF WOMEN IN AGRICULTURE FOR SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: `A CONCEPTUAL REVIEW

Abiala, Anuoluwapo Felicia and Ojo, Azeez Adebayo (2019) ROLE OF WOMEN IN AGRICULTURE FOR SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: `A CONCEPTUAL REVIEW. In: 1st National Conference of WITED, Ilaro Chapter, August 13-16, 2019, The Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro.

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Abstract

The study assessed the contribution of women to agriculture for economic sustainability. The study aimed at achieving three objectives viz: evaluating the extent of women participation in agricultural production, identifying the constraints faced by women in their participation in agriculture and to also investigate the impact of government on women participation in agriculture. The study also aimed at proffering policy options that can expedite the role of government in mainstreaming women participation in agriculture. From literature reviewed in the study, it was discovered that government have been making positive impact in mainstreaming women into agriculture in Nigeria through its various programmes. However, poor access to farm machinery and market are the main problems being faced by the women. The study concludes that women were significantly participating in agriculture in Nigeria and as a concomitant, the study recommended the establishment of contract/out-growing farming system in order to ensure consistent and steady farm output prices and machinery supply.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Subjects:	S Agriculture > S Agriculture (General)
Divisions:	Faculty of Law, Arts and Social Sciences > School of Education
Depositing User:	Dr J. Soyemi
Date Deposited:	28 May 2021 15:36
Last Modified:	28 May 2021 15:36
URI:	http://eprints.federalpolyilaro.edu.ng/id/eprint/1442

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