Journal articles: 'Women in agriculture – Nigeria'

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Adawo, M. A. "Women in agriculture and appropriate technology in Nigeria." South African Journal of Economic and Management Sciences 4, no. 1 (March 31, 2001): 90–98. http://dx.doi.org/10.4102/sajems.v4i1.2631.

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There is no doubt that agricultural growth in Nigeria has been on the decline. This is largely so because agricultural policies have a bias towards inappropriate technology, and fail to recognise women as the centrepiece in agriculture. The position taken in this paper is that women are in fact the pivot in Nigerian agriculture, and whatever technology is developed, should be in line with their needs. Such technology should involve a simple but mechanical form of weeding, the use of improved organic fertilizer and efficient methods of livestock husbandry.

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Akokuwebe, Monica Ewomazino, L. Amusan, and G. Odularu. "Women development in agriculture as agency for fostering innovative agricultural financing in Nigeria." African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development 21, no. 07 (September 2, 2021): 18279–99. http://dx.doi.org/10.18697/ajfand.102.19345.

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The significant contribution of women in agricultural development cannot be over-emphasised. Women farmers are commonly side-lined and their efforts under-valued in conventional agricultural and economic evaluations despite the substantial impact they have made in the sector. Globally, women’s contributions to the agricultural sector have been appraised as the world’s major producers and organisers of food crops where half of the world’s foods have been grown by them. In Africa, Nigeria included, women dominate and play major roles in producing subsistence crops and livestock. Their contribution to agriculture is estimated to be 65% in Nigeria. However, their contributions are undermined largely because women are often economically marginalised. Though women are food producers for most of the households in rural areas, their marginalisation has been historical. Factors hindering women from accessing agricultural financing include patriarchy, an unfavourable land tenure system that deprives women of access to collateral security in accessing bank loans and the vagueness of women’s limited self-agency. Anchored in patriarchal and liberal feminism theories, this study examines how Nigerian women are marginalised in selected spheres of agrarian livelihoods in the south-eastern parts of Nigeria. South-East Nigerian women farmers participate fully in all key stages of farming activities such as production, processing and marketing of food crops. The Igbo men cultivate mainly cash crops. Similarly, in the Northern parts of Nigeria, women are only allowed to participate in certain stages of cash crop growing but they are fully allowed to engage in subsistence farming as they are relegated to home front activities. Patriarchy limits women's access and control over land resources in all forms. Patriarchal and liberal feminism denoted that the actions and ideas of male farmers dominant over those of women has prevented female farmers the autonomy and freedom to become rational beings. This paper recommends mainstreaming of gender in the design, implementation and monitoring of agricultural policies and programmes for inclusive financing for food security and sustainable development.

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AMAECHI, DR (MRS ). LOUISA N. "Women Empowerment And Sustainable Development In Nigeria." International Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Invention 6, no. 11 (November 8, 2019): 5711–12. http://dx.doi.org/10.18535/ijsshi/v6i11.04.

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A nation that cannot feed her citizens effectively is facing a very big global economic challenge. This was one of the reasons why UN inculcated food security measure as one of the 2003 MDG goals for the developing countries before 2015 target years. Nigerians economic down turn started when agricultural economy was neglected and attention was given to crude oil economy as the major export of the country’s economy. The neglect export of the country’s economy. This neglect of the country’s agric economy gave rise to the present social and economic challenges such as poverty, unemployment, food security, low agric export system, youths restiveness, social insecurity and the general infrastructural decay and decay in other systems. Therefore one of the striking measures to address the countries economic system is through the revival of agriculture with particular reference to women empowerment. The paper therefore discussed women empowerment, importance of agriculture to Nigerian economy and the need for women empowerment in agriculture. The paper also highlighted strategies for women empowerment, demerits of not empowering women and challenges confronting women farmers in Nigeria. The paper recommends an immediate action to empower women farm with enough financial and material support for women farmers in Nigeria

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A, Adedayo, and Tunde A. M. "Challenges of Women in Urban Agriculture in Kwara State, Nigeria." Sustainable Agriculture Research 2, no. 3 (March 4, 2013): 8. http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/sar.v2n3p8.

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<p>Women play significant roles generally in urban agricultural production. In spite of their roles, women farmers are faced with myriads of challenges that affect their increased production in the urban areas. This study assessed the challenges of women farming in urban areas with reference to Kwara State, Nigeria. A total of 1,801 women farmers were sampled from different urban areas in the state. Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) were organized for them in order to explore their minds on the challenges faced and opportunities available to them in urban agricultural production. The matrix ranking revealed lack of credit facilities as one of the most important challenges militating against increased production by women. Other challenges identified include restricted accessibility to land and lack of farm input among others. Appropriate recommendations were made that production resources should be made available especially for women farmers while women should also be part of decision making concerning agriculture.</p>

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Kemi, Adams Oluwadamilola. "Nigeria Women in Agriculture: Challenges and Way Forward." IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science 22, no. 01 (January 2017): 102–6. http://dx.doi.org/10.9790/0837-220103102106.

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Obayelu, Abiodun Elijah, Agatha Osivweneta Ogbe, and Sarah E. Edewor. "Gender gaps and female labour participation in agriculture in Nigeria." African Journal of Economic and Management Studies 11, no. 2 (September 16, 2019): 285–300. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ajems-03-2019-0128.

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is threefold: to assess the gender gaps and the patterns of female workforce in agriculture; to examine the level of household decision making among the principal males and females in the household; and to estimate the time spent by the principal males and females in the household by activities in Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach The study made use of secondary data obtained from various sources such as published articles, research reports, unpublished discussion paper, policy documents, national and international databases (World Bank World Development Indicators, United Nations Development Programme and the ECOWAS-RAAF-PASANAO survey conducted in Nigeria in 2017), and position papers. The information gathered covers a range of empirical and conceptual issues relating to labour, share of women contributing to agriculture and other gender-related issues. The study covered 1,747 maize and/or rice producing households spread across 141 farming communities in 16 states in Nigeria using a multi-stage sampling technique. Findings It was interesting to note that an average male was older and had more educational qualification than their female counterparts. In the same vein, he owned more assets (virgin lands, other plots and buildings) when compared with their female counterparts and earned higher incomes from farming and other labour activities with the exception of trading. Furthermore, the result revealed females spent more time taking care of children, cooking and schooling than their male counterparts. It can therefore be concluded that a gender gap exists in agricultural labour participation with the males playing dominant roles as compared with their female counterparts. Analysis of women’s agricultural should not neglect the structural bases of their inequality. Research limitations/implications The study is limited by lack of enough data base on women’s and men’s engagement in labour force and on agricultural activities which can be analysed for policy formulation and implementation. Social implications The paper elucidates some of the possible social, economic and biological implications of changes in women’s work and their participation in agriculture in Nigeria. Originality/value The paper is original in nature and will add value to the integration of women into the development process in Nigeria.

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Arene, C. J., and G. C. Aneke. "The Position of Women in the Repayment of Agriculture Loans in Nigeria: An Analysis." Vikalpa: The Journal for Decision Makers 24, no. 4 (October 1999): 29–34. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0256090919990405.

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The study attempts to assess the credit system within the framework of the Supervised Agricultural Credit Scheme (SACS) in Enugu State of Nigeria. The emphasis is on repayment position and technical aid to female farmers. The results show that high repayment rate farmers had a larger loan size, larger farm size, higher gross income, shorter distance between home and source of loan, higher leve l of formal education, larger household size, and higher level of adoption of innovations than low repayment rate farmers. Detailed statistical analysis reveals that the number of farm visits is significantly related to the farmers' gross income while number of farmers supervised, length of service as supervisors, and level of formal training in agriculture account for less. Loan programmes for female farmers are of great importance for the development of agriculture. Their efficiency is, however, considerably determined by good quantitative and qualitative supervision and advi sory service.

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Ezirigwe, Jane. "Law as a Tool for Ensuring Contributions of Small-Scale Women Farmers to Food Security in Nigeria." Law and Development Review 11, no. 2 (June 26, 2018): 709–37. http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/ldr-2018-0035.

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Abstract The paper discusses the role of law in ensuring that the agricultural productivity of small-scale women farmers in Nigeria is not encumbered by cultural practices and absence of extant laws and policies. Employing the feminist theory, it examines the existence and enforcement of equality rights for women to access productive assets including land, credit and agricultural extension services. It explores the specific challenges women encounter from perspectives other than limited access, including gender-based violence and gender-specific roles. The aim of the paper is to challenge some ubiquitous sociocultural practices that hinder the active participation and contribution of small-scale women farmers in agriculture and food security in Nigeria. It suggests how laws and policies can help increase this productivity. It concludes with recommendations on adequate legal frameworks, policy awareness, a commitment to promote women’s rights, as well as increased public investment in rural infrastructure to promote production of adequate, affordable and safe food in an environmentally and socially sustainable manner.

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Jatto, N. A., Z. I. Galadima, M. A. Maikasuwa, M. S. M. Jabo, and A. L. Ala. "DETERMINANTS OF WOMEN INTEREST IN AGRICULTURE: EVIDENCE FROM SOKOTO STATE, NIGERIA." Russian Journal of Agricultural and Socio-Economic Sciences 21, no. 9 (September 28, 2012): 8–13. http://dx.doi.org/10.18551/rjoas.2013-09.02.

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Abbas, Usman. "The Moderating Effect of Gender on Audit Committee Attributes and Earnings Management." Scholedge International Journal of Business Policy & Governance ISSN 2394-3351 7, no. 3 (August 18, 2020): 48. http://dx.doi.org/10.19085/sijbpg070302.

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There exist a number of studies that have been conducted on the influence of audit committee attributes on earnings management but no attention has been given to the moderating effect of gender on audit committee attributes and earnings management. The main objective of this study was to examine the moderating effect of gender on the impact of audit committee attributes on earnings management of listed Agricultural companies in Nigeria for a period of six years (2012-2017). The study used ex-post facto and correlational research designs. The population of the study was the five (5) Agricultural companies in Nigeria listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange as of 31st December 2017 and all the companies were used as a sample of the study. The study used a panel of multiple regression techniques for data analysis. It was found that gender has a strong and significant influence on the impact of audit committee attributes on earnings management of listed Agricultural companies in Nigeria. It was recommended that the audit committee of companies in Nigeria should comprise of at least 40% of women. Regulatory bodies concerned in Nigeria like Securities and Exchange Commission, Nigerian Stock Exchange and Financial Reporting Council should clearly state the composition of audit committee members and increase the number to ten where women should form 40% of the members of the committee and a woman with financial knowledge should be made the chairperson of the committee since women have shown a significant level of commitment to their responsibilities and contribute in reducing earnings manipulation.

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Olusi, Janet. "Enhancing Female Participation in African Agricultural Transformation: The Nigerian Experience." Issue: A Journal of Opinion 25, no. 2 (1997): 12–15. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0047160700502637.

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African agriculture needs to be transformed because of the persistent low productivity of the sector. Women play a major role in agriculture but are prevented from optimizing their performance due to socioeconomic factors such as lack of access to productive resources, deforestation, and air and water pollution. But the lack of women extension workers stands out as a major limitation. This paper highlights the plight of women farmers in Africa, using research results from Nigeria. Suggestions are made for improving female participation. These suggestions, the paper stresses, are viable only if the conditions of African women’s lives are improved. A careful implementation of these suggestions will hopefully transform African agriculture.

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Ayodeji, Abiola Oyeboade, Matt Lobley, and Ayodeji Jamiu Rauf. "Effect of Women’s Empowerment in Agriculture on Rural Households Food Security: A Case Study of Oyo State, Nigeria." Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal 8, no. 8 (September 5, 2021): 600–615. http://dx.doi.org/10.14738/assrj.88.10681.

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Empowering women in agriculture is considered a prerequisite to achieving global food security. However, there exists a research gap due to limited empirical studies to ascertain this, especially in nations like Nigeria where high level of food insecurity and gender inequality is perceived. Therefore, this study examines the effect women’s empowerment in agriculture has on household food security. The study was carried out in Oyo State, Nigeria and a sample size of 100 rural women was drawn using the multi-stage sampling technique. Data was collected using a semi-structured questionnaire through an interview schedule. Data analysed was done using descriptive statistics, abbreviated women’s empowerment index, food security index and logistic regression model. Findings from this study revealed that more than half (58%) of the women were disempowered and about 59% of the households were food insecure. By disintegrating women’s empowerment into its various domains, this study identified that the major contributors to disempowerment are time(workload), production and resource domain. The logistic regression result shows that women’s empowerment in agriculture positively influences household food security. The study recommends that women must be adequately empowered in order mitigate food insecurity. Finally, the study suggests further research should be carried out to determine the gender parity in agriculture to understand the women’s empowerment in comparison with men’s empowerment in individual households.

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Abioye, Oyewale Daniel, and Adebayo Ogunniyi. "Coldspots and Hotspots of Agriculture in Nigeria; Any Hope for Youth and Women?" Advanced Journal of Social Science 2, no. 1 (January 1, 2018): 1–11. http://dx.doi.org/10.21467/ajss.2.1.1-11.

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Onyiriuba, Leonard, E. U. Okoro Okoro, and Godwin Imo Ibe. "Strategic government policies on agricultural financing in African emerging markets." Agricultural Finance Review 80, no. 4 (April 25, 2020): 563–88. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/afr-01-2020-0013.

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PurposeThe purpose of this study is to identify and review strategic government policies on agricultural financing in Egypt, Morocco, Nigeria and South Africa. Four factors dictated the choice of these countries. In the first place, the study is set in African emerging markets – and the four countries are the widely acknowledged emerging markets in Africa (Onyiriuba, 2015). Secondly, the spread of the countries, to a large extent, mirrors Africa in general – Egypt and Morocco are in North Africa; Nigeria is a West African country; and, of course, South Africa. Thirdly, other countries in Africa tend to look up to the four countries, apparently as the largest economies in their respective regions. Needless to say, Nigeria alternates with South Africa as the largest economy in Africa. In this capacity, the two countries influence – indeed, mirror – continental Africa's emerging economic progress. Fourthly, lessons from agricultural policy and financing experiences of the four countries will certainly be useful to the other African countries. The specific objective of this paper is to determine how the government seeks to address the financing issues attendant on the risk-laden nature of agriculture through policy interventions. With this end in view, the paper analyses the strategic goals, objectives and beneficiaries of the agriculture financing policies of the government, as well as the constraints on access to finance by the farmers and the policy response.Design/methodology/approachThe study involves a review of empirical literature and government policies on agricultural financing in Egypt, Morocco, Nigeria and South Africa. The high risks in agriculture (Onyiriuba, 2015; Mordi, 1988), risk aversion behaviour of banks towards agricultural financing (Onyiriuba, 2015, 1990), and the reluctance of insurers to take on agricultural risks (World Bank, 2018; Federal Republic of Nigeria, 2016; Onyiriuba, 1990; Mordi, 1988) underpin this methodology. There are two other considerations: the needs to find out how government seeks to address the financing issues in agriculture through policy intervention, and to avoid unwieldy research, one that combines government and institutional policy perspectives on agriculture financing. Thus the study is not approached from the perspective of banks and other lending institutions; neither does it combine government and institutional policy perspectives. It rather focuses on government policy in order to properly situate implications of the findings.FindingsThe authorities seek to get rid of bottlenecks, ease participation and redress constraints on access to finance in agriculture through policy interventions as a means of sustainable economic growth. The findings are characteristic of emerging markets, rooted in the transitional challenge of opening economies, economic reforms and the March of progress. However, with agriculture and natural resources – rather than industrialisation – as the main stay of their economies, the African emerging markets face an uphill task in their development efforts. This is evident in the divergent and gloomy pictures in which the literature paints their agricultural economies.Practical implicationsGovernment should gear financing policies to boost output as a means of ensuring food security. It should address risk aversion tendencies among the lenders and feeble credit guarantee, subsidies and budgetary allocations to agriculture. This will ensure effective commitment of the lenders to agriculture and underpin agricultural insurance. However, it demands strengthening links in the chain of access to, and monitoring of, credit for agricultural production. A realistic policy response should target the rural economy – with youth, women and smallholder farmers as ultimate beneficiaries. These actions should be intensified as measures to boost farming and the rural economy.Originality/valueCurrent literature fails to situate the empirical findings in emerging markets context, reflecting economies in transition. Besides, in its current state, the literature does not explicitly clarify that agriculture, like most other sectors in such economies, is bound to experience the observed financing constraints. Neither does it clearly reflect how and why the findings should be seen as fleeting realities of the March of progress in transitional economies. This study will help to fill the gap.

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Adeyanju, Dolapo F., John Mburu, and Djana Mignouna. "Impact of Agricultural Programs on Youth Engagement in Agribusiness in Nigeria: A Case Study." Journal of Agricultural Science 12, no. 5 (April 15, 2020): 145. http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/jas.v12n5p145.

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Using the case of Fadama Graduate Unemployed Youth and Women Support (FGUYS) program, this study assessed the impact of agricultural programs on youth engagement in agribusiness in Nigeria. A total of 977 respondents comprising of 455 participants of the program and 522 non-participants were sampled across three states in Nigeria. Data were analysed using Descriptive and Endogenous Switching Probit Regression (ESPR) Model. The result showed that participation in the program was influenced by age, years of formal education, perception of agricultural programs and type of employment. Furthermore, the results showed a positive impact of the program on youths’ likelihood to engage in agribusiness. The study recommends the need to invest more in agricultural programs such as the case study since it has desirable economic outcome for young people. Also, there is a need to improve the general outlook of agriculture such that it becomes more attractive to young people.

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Onwutuebe, Chidiebere J. "Patriarchy and Women Vulnerability to Adverse Climate Change in Nigeria." SAGE Open 9, no. 1 (January 2019): 215824401982591. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/2158244019825914.

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The article explored the linkages between patriarchy and the high rate of women’s vulnerability to climate change. It examined how traditional beliefs, which underpin cultural division of roles between men and women, also increase the vulnerability of women to the adverse impacts of climate change. The article argued that the centralization of activities of women to occupations such as small-scale and rain-fed agriculture makes them more vulnerable to climate-related problems than the men. The article relied on desk review of secondary data. Data were analyzed using thematic content analysis. Using Nigeria as a case study, the article showed how patriarchy paves way for high rate of exposure of women to adverse impacts of climate change. Patriarchy equips men with stronger adaptive capability, especially in the area of vocational flexibility and mobility. The study concludes that efforts made to avert undue exposure of women to climate change disasters must seek to address patriarchy and the structural issues arising from the confinement of women to livelihoods, which are vulnerable to climate change disasters.

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Azunna, Chigozie. "Empowering women farmers through livelihood strengthening model in eastern Nigeria." Research, Society and Development 9, no. 1 (January 1, 2020): e33911503. http://dx.doi.org/10.33448/rsd-v9i1.1503.

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Improvement in livelihood capitals of vulnerable women farmers has been a concern in the developing countries. Governments around the world particularly in the developing countries try various policies and models to enhance the productivity of these vulnerable women farmers, they do this to protect them against shocks and loses considering that rural food production contribute significantly to national food security. Such is the case in Nigeria, where Adopted Village Model (AVM) was initiated in 2009. The objective of the study includes but not limited to protect, improve and sustain food production in Nigeria through capacitating the rural women rice farmers. AVM was initiated and women farmers where provided information, farm equipment, training, seedlings and subsidized fertilizers. Structured questionnaires and interviews were the basic instruments applied in the data collection. The methodology was guided by sustainable livelihood framework theories. Structured questionnaire was used to extract desired information from the women farmers. The data was analysed with spss version 25, interpreted and presented for public consumption. The study found that AVM was introduced to the women farmers at the right time when yield and livelihood capitals of the rice women farmers where very low.Keywords: Livelihood; Rice; Women farmers; Model; Agriculture

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Chikwendu, D. O., and J. O. Arokoyo. "Women and Sustainable Agricultural Development in Nigeria." Journal of Sustainable Agriculture 11, no. 1 (September 10, 1997): 53–69. http://dx.doi.org/10.1300/j064v11n01_06.

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Umoh, Gabriel S. "Formal rural financial markets in Nigeria: An attractive or deceptive development alternative?" South African Journal of Economic and Management Sciences 3, no. 3 (September 30, 2000): 469–83. http://dx.doi.org/10.4102/sajems.v3i3.2625.

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This paper uses the outreach paradigm to examine the role of two formal rural financial institutions (Nigerian Agricultural Cooperative Bank and People's Bank of Nigeria) in development financing in Nigeria. Findings show that the two institutions have fared relatively well in the outreach to their target clientele, except women. The paper also suggests that for wider outreach, effective linkage with rural self-help is necessary.

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Cooper, Barbara M. "Reflections on Slavery, Seclusion and Female Labor in the Maradi Region of Niger in the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries." Journal of African History 35, no. 1 (March 1994): 61–78. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0021853700025962.

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This essay argues that female participation in agriculture and limited seclusion in Maradi (Niger) today do not stem from the absence of agricultural slavery in the pre-colonial period but rather result from the resistance of the Katsinawa élite to the Islamic reforms of the Sokoto Caliphate and from the absence of rimji (plantation) slavery in the region. The abolition of slavery did not mark a watershed in the rise of seclusion, as M. G. Smith argues was the case in Nigeria, but rather triggered a series of reformulations of marriage and female hierarchy. Semi-legitimate and legitimate polygynous marriages permitted men and women of the wealthier classes to retain the labor of former female slaves as ‘concubines’ and later enabled them to use junior wives to perform the duties once carried out by slaves. Women countered the ambiguities of such marriages by asserting their worth through wedding ritual and later by adopting the veiling of élite women. As economic and cultural ties with northern Nigeria grew during the colonial and post-colonial periods, and as goods and services reduced some of the labor demands upon urban women, seclusion gained in popularity. By acquiescing to the dependency implicit in purdah women could protect themselves from the labor demands of others and could sometimes free themselves up to earn independent incomes of their own. Thus the recent adoption of seclusion in Maradi has not arisen out of a unilateral decision on the part of newly freed women to adopt seclusion as a sign of status, as Smith claimed for Northern Nigeria, but resulted instead from of a series of redefinitions, contestations and negotiations of marriage in which both men and women have been active.

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Odozi, JC, and BT Omonona. "Socio-economic determinants of irrigation technology adoption in the management of climate risk in Nigeria." Journal of Agriculture, Forestry and the Social Sciences 11, no. 2 (February 17, 2015): 1–15. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/joafss.v11i2.1.

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Climate change is expected to compound existing challenges of draught, flood and rainfall variability. It becomes imperative to understand the existing structure of irrigation farming and the socio economic determinants of utilization. The most recent farm household data collected by the National Bureau of statistics in 2010 was used. Results revealed only a few farm households irrigated their plots (3%). Among irrigated plots, 57% used rivers and streams for irrigation; followed by lake (16%) and borehole (15%). Much of irrigation farming was traditional as more than half of the respondents indicated using buckets (11%), diversion of streams (53%) and Shodouf (1%) technology. Access to credit and mono cropping increased the probability of irrigated agriculture while rural location reduced irrigation agriculture. This study suggests the importance of access to credit, transaction cost, extension services and targeting of women and rural areas in the expansion of irrigated agriculture in Nigeria.Key words: irrigated agriculture, climate change, productivity and socio economic Factors

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Remi O, Famiwole. "Perception of Women on Government- Oriented Programmes on Production Agriculture among Women-Farmers in Ekiti and Enugu States. Nigeria." IOSR Journal of Applied Chemistry 2, no. 3 (2012): 01–05. http://dx.doi.org/10.9790/5736-0230105.

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J, Mairiga, Momodu H, Orji P. O, Halima M, and Roseline P. O. "Communication Strategies for Enhancing Women Participation in Sustainable Agriculture Development in Nigeria: A Critical Review." South Asian Research Journal of Agriculture and Fisheries 01, no. 04 (December 15, 2019): 137–42. http://dx.doi.org/10.36346/sarjaf.2019.v01i04.002.

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Nduka, Helen O., Uche R. Ezeokafor, Gabriel E. Ekwere, and Ikechukwu E. Ngoka. "Gender Disparity Among Cooperative Farmers in Accessing Agricultural Credits in Anambra State, Nigeria." Journal of Business Administration Research 9, no. 1 (November 30, 2019): 1. http://dx.doi.org/10.5430/jbar.v9n1p1.

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Women have been the focus of gender disparity and this has been widely referred to the disparity faced by women in the field of agriculture. Agricultural credit is imperative for sustainable agricultural development in any country of the world. In order to substantiate the assertion, this study evaluated the issues of gender disparity in farmers’ access to agricultural credit among cooperative societies in Anambra north zone of Anambra State. Specific objectives were to ascertain the quantum of credit obtained and repaid by female and male members; determine the effect of gender on the quantum of credit obtained and repaid; ascertain critical factors influencing access to credit by cooperative members; determine how gender contributed to credit repayment behaviour of cooperative members and examine perception of members on gender-related issues in credit operations. ANOVA and regression models were used to test hypotheses 1-5. Findings revealed that male members obtained more credit than female members, and female members repay more than their male counterparts. Gender was not a significant determinant of credit obtained and repaid by cooperative members and gender issues in credit operation were handled among cooperative members. However, the researcher recommended that the issues of gender inequality should not be encouraged. Both males and females should have equal access to credit and repayment of credit operation; despite the membership strength, more members should be encouraged to join cooperative societies in order to access credit and repay accordingly and cooperative officers should set up friendly credit scheme to ensure a functional and effective credit access.

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B.O., Ovwigho, and Ifie P.A. "Effects of the Women in Agriculture (WIA) Programme on Welfare of Rural Women in Uvwie Block of the Agricultural Development Programme (ADP), Delta State, Nigeria." IOSR Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Science 7, no. 1 (2014): 50–54. http://dx.doi.org/10.9790/2380-07115054.

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ZOSSOU, ESPÉRANCE, AMINOU AROUNA, ALIOU DIAGNE, and RITA AFIAVI AGBOH-NOAMESHIE. "GENDER GAP IN ACQUISITION AND PRACTICE OF AGRICULTURAL KNOWLEDGE: CASE STUDY OF RICE FARMING IN WEST AFRICA." Experimental Agriculture 53, no. 4 (October 19, 2016): 566–77. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0014479716000582.

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SUMMARYImproving farmers’ knowledge of new technologies and creating conducive learning opportunities, with particular attention to the marginalized poor (women and youth), are major factors in the move towards sustainable agriculture. To explore the gender gap in agricultural knowledge acquisition and adoption in West Africa, we used baseline data collected in 2013 and 2014 in five countries (Benin, Côte d'Ivoire, Niger, Nigeria and Togo) with 499 surveyed households. The t-test and Kruskal–Wallis test were used for analysis. The most quoted source for acquiring knowledge on rice farming methods was ‘other farmers’, showing the importance of social capital for rural African farmers. In Benin, a gender gap was noted in rice farmers’ access to agricultural knowledge sources, with women being more advantaged. In Côte d'Ivoire, Niger, Nigeria and Togo, no significant gender gap was observed in rice farmers’ access to agricultural knowledge sources. Regarding the level of knowledge and use of rice farming methods in Côte d'Ivoire and Niger, significant gender gaps were observed. The gender approach to rural development is having impact in West Africa with regard to farmers’ access to agricultural information. However, interactive rural learning approaches (such as farmer-to-farmer video) need to be resorted to make the technologies’ principles well known and improve the ability of marginalized poor to adopt and or innovate with local or limited resources. This study leads to a better understanding of the relationship between gender, knowledge and use of agricultural technologies in order to enhance marginalized farmers’ adoption of improved innovations.

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Ikhizama, B. O., and B. O. Lawal. "Women Scientists' Involvement in Agricultural Development in Southwest Nigeria." Journal of Agricultural & Food Information 7, no. 4 (September 2006): 11–22. http://dx.doi.org/10.1300/j108v07n04_03.

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Frank, Barbara. "Gendered Ritual Dualism in a Patrilineal Society: Opposition and Complementarity in Kulere Fertility Cults." Africa 74, no. 2 (May 2004): 217–40. http://dx.doi.org/10.3366/afr.2004.74.2.217.

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AbstractAlthough a favourable position for women is usually anticipated where they occupy important economic roles in the context of matrilineal descent, such a position may well exist in a patrilineal society, especially if women organise as in West Africa. Here there exist well-organised women's cult associations which are well known from Liberia and Sierra Leone and occur also in western Cameroon and south-eastern Nigeria. The present article demonstrates the existence of a comparable women's association in middle-belt Nigeria among the Kulere. The article focuses mainly on the manner in which through the cooperation of certain men's and women's associations ‘gender symmetry’ was ritually expressed in the sphere of agriculture and fertility. The practical foundation of this symmetry in fertility cults was a relatively even division of labour between the sexes and a favourable position for women in marriage, since they could decide independently whether to stay with a husband or leave him. Cult associations were predominant in public life. Women were strictly excluded from men's associations which held political–ritual offices and channelled advantages in ritual consumption to men. Notwithstanding this exclusion, women had their own association in which they could regulate their own affairs as well as pass decisions for the whole community including the men. The women's organisation held major responsibilities for the protection and the fertility of the fields, both practically as well as ritually. In this responsibility the women's association cooperated with a men's association which otherwise intimidated women. This association of males protected the fields through the presence of supernatural guardians which was sometimes staged in masquerades. The corresponding duties and cooperation of both associations were enacted ritually through the use of common shrines and when the women contacted water spirits to increase the harvest under the protection of male masqueraders. The Kulere case shows a patrilineal society where women had a relatively independent position which was publicly acknowledged through gender dualism in the ritual organisation of agriculture in which their special capabilities with respect to fertility and sustainability were recognised.

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Olojede, J. C., G. E. Ifenkwe, and J. O. Oparaojiaku. "Factors Influencing Information and Communication Technology Use by Women Research Scientists in Universities of Agriculture in Nigeria." Journal of Agricultural Extension 21, no. 1 (February 3, 2017): 122. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/jae.v21i1.10.

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Egharevba, Rachael K., and Felicia A. Iweze. "Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Women: Crop Production and Accompanied Health Hazards on Women Farmers in Six Rural Communities in Edo State Nigeria." Journal of Sustainable Agriculture 24, no. 1 (June 2004): 39–51. http://dx.doi.org/10.1300/j064v24n01_05.

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Akubuilo, A. S., O. Amali, and A. Onekutu. "SEROPREVALENCE OF TOXOPLASMA GONDII INFECTION AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN ATTENDING ANTENATAL CLINIC IN MAJOR HEALTH CENTERS IN JOS NORTH, NIGERIA." Open Journal of Bioscience Research (ISSN: 2734-2069) 1, no. 1 (March 10, 2020): 44–54. http://dx.doi.org/10.52417/ojbr.v1i1.58.

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Toxoplasmosis is an infection caused by Toxoplasma gondii. It is reported that one third of the world’s population is infected with the parasite. T. gondii represents the risk of miscarriages and congenital abnormalities in pregnancy. This study was carried out to ascertain the sero-prevalence of Toxoplasma gondii among pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in three major Health Centres in Jos North Local Government Area, Plateau State, Nigeria. Three hundred and eight four (384) pregnant women attending antenatal clinics were recruited for the study. Participants were screened for T. gondii specific antibodies using the Chromatographic Immuno-Assay (CIA) test method. Information on risk factors were obtained by the administration of a structured questionnaire. An overall seroprevalence of 11.7% was established. IgG antibodies represented 11.7% seroprevalence and 0.0% seroprevalence recorded for IgM antibodies. The highest seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii infection was established in women in their second trimester. Seropositivity was found to be significantly associated (p<0.05, 95%CI) with type of drinking water, consumption of raw or fresh vegetables, previous history of miscarriage and older child with congenital deformation. Akubuilo, A. S. | Department of Zoology, University of Agriculture Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria

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Mgbakor N, Miriam, Uzendu Patrick Okezie, and Onwubiko Emmanuel Chukwudi. "Economic Empowerment of Women in Agriculture through Micro Finance Bank in Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu State, Nigeria." IOSR Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Science 7, no. 8 (2014): 21–31. http://dx.doi.org/10.9790/2380-07812131.

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Umar, Abdulmumini, Man Norsida, Hirawaty Kamarulzaman Nitty, and Bahiah Mohd Haris Nur. "Women Farmers Perception of Information Dissemination Skills among Agricultural Extension Workers in North Eastern Nigeria." Journal of Agricultural Extension 25, no. 3 (August 6, 2021): 60–68. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/jae.v25i3.6.

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This study examined the perception of rural women farmers on information dissemination skills of agricultural extension workers. Using multistage sampling procedure 378 respondents were randomly selected from the population of 6758 women farmers. Questionnaire was administered to the sampled farmers. Data were analysed using mean, and standard deviation. Findings reveals that women farmers participated moderately in agricultural practices with overall mean value of 2.65. Also, agricultural extension workers had a lower level of information dissemination skill in dealing with women farmers with overall mean value of 2.25. There is the need for training and retraining of extension workers to boost their skills for information delivery to women farmers. Extension programme for rural women should be designed to ensure extension workers are well informed and knowledgeable enough to work with them.

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Usman, Mulikat Folashade, and Mairo Abdullah. "Influence of Role Model Factors on Women Entrepreneurial Participation in Agriculture (A Case Study of Kebbi and Sokoto States, Nigeria)." International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science 05, no. 08 (2021): 618–27. http://dx.doi.org/10.47772/ijriss.2021.5833.

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Adeyanju, Dolapo, John Mburu, and Djana Mignouna. "Youth Agricultural Entrepreneurship: Assessing the Impact of Agricultural Training Programmes on Performance." Sustainability 13, no. 4 (February 4, 2021): 1697. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su13041697.

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Using the case of the Fadama Graduate Unemployed Youth and Women Support (GUYS) programme, this study investigated the impact of agricultural training programmes on youth agripreneurship performance in Nigeria. A total of 977 respondents comprising of 455 participants of the programme and 522 non-participants were sampled across three states in Nigeria. Data were collected using a well-structured questionnaire programmed on Open Data Kit (ODK). Data were analysed using the Endogenous Treatment Effect Regression (ETER) model. The probit model results revealed that participation in the programme was significantly influenced by age, years of formal education, marital status, current residence, employment type, and perception of training. The empirical analysis showed that after controlling for endogeneity, participation in the programme led to better performance which was measure in terms of average income from agripreneurship activities. These findings highlight the significance of training in improving the performance of young agripreneurs and suggest the need to encourage and out-scale programmes such as the Fadama GUYS, both in Nigeria and elsewhere in Africa as they can contribute to better performance of youth-owned agribusiness firms.

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Morakinyo, Oyewale Mayowa, Ayo Stephen Adebowale, Taiwo Akinyode Obembe, and Elizabeth Omoladun Oloruntoba. "Association between household environmental conditions and nutritional status of women of childbearing age in Nigeria." PLOS ONE 15, no. 12 (December 11, 2020): e0243356. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0243356.

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Maternal undernutrition remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in Nigeria. Yet, most interventional programmes are focused on infant and child nutrition outcomes and not on maternal nutrition‐related outcomes. Evidence suggests that the integration of household environmental interventions into nutrition actions can make a difference in reducing the burden of maternal undernutrition. This study examined the influence of household environmental conditions (HHEC) on the nutritional status of women of childbearing age in Nigeria using secondary data from the 2013 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey. The original sample of 38,948 women age 15–49 years was selected using multi-stage probability sampling. The sample for the current analysis was 23,344 after exclusion of women due to health status or provision of incomplete information. The dependent and main independent variables were undernutrition (defined as Body Mass Index below 18.5) and HHEC (generated from cooking fuel, toilet type, source of drinking water, and housing materials) respectively. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics, Chi-square, and logistic regression model at 5% level of significance. The prevalence of undernutrition among women living in houses with unimproved and improved HHEC was 17.2% and 7.2% respectively. The adjusted odds of undernutrition was significantly higher among women who lived in houses with unimproved HHEC (aOR = 2.02, C.I = 1.37–2.97, p <0.001). The odds of undernutrition are greater in young women (aOR = 2.38, C.I. = 1.88–3.00, p <0.001) compared to older, and those of lower wealth status (aOR = 2.14, CI = 1.69–2.71, p <0.001) compared to higher. Other predictors of undernutrition in women of reproductive age in Nigeria include the level of education, marital status, and working status. Living in a house with unimproved environmental conditions is a predictor of undernutrition in women. The integration of environmental and nutrition programmes could assist in addressing this burden in Nigeria.

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Adeokun, O. A., M. A. Oladoja, and B. O. Adisa. "Adoption of improved goat production practices in Ogun State, Nigeria." Nigerian Journal of Animal Production 35, no. 2 (January 11, 2021): 267–74. http://dx.doi.org/10.51791/njap.v35i2.2478.

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The study examines adoption level of improved goat production practices by women farmers in Ogun State, Nigeria using Ikenne and Ijebu-Ode zones of the Ogun State Agricultural Development Project (OGADEP) as case studies. A total of 150 respondents were selected for the study using multi-stage random sampling technique. Information was obtained from the women through structured interview schedule. Data were analyzed with the use of frequency counts and percentages while correlation coefficient (r) was used to test the stated hypothesis. Results of data analysis revealed that most of the women were still in active ages of between 40 and 59 years (62%) with 91% of them married and majority (71%) educated. While 6 percent of the women did not adopt improved practices, 40.67% showed low adoption; 33.33% - moderate adoption level and 20% demonstrated high adoption level. Result of hypothesis testing indicated significant relationship between level of adoption and marital status (r = 10.21) and cosmopoliteness(r = 0.30) at 0.05 level of significance and critical level of 0.19.

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Bello, Hashim Sabo, Yunus Jibril Hassan, and Nura Ahmad. "Grameen Microcredit as an Archetype of Islamic and Ethical Micro Financing Experiences: Respondents’ Perceptions on its Viability in Nigeria." ComFin Research 8, no. 4 (October 1, 2020): 1–7. http://dx.doi.org/10.34293/commerce.v8i4.3428.

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Making microcredit facilities accessible to the poorest members of society have attracted well support from neoliberals partly due to its prominence on individual responsibility and those on the left of the political spectrum to a certain extent for the reason of its potential to empower women. Following this premise, the paper focused on the justification of ethical micro financing in Nigeria with consideration of experiences worldwide that Islamic micro financing is one of the fastest-growing segments in both the domestic and international financial system. This study also intends to inspire the espousal of alternative ethical finance to tie together its benefits in Nigeria. A structured questionnaire was distributed to the Bauchi metropolis; thereby, a convenience sampling technique was used. The data collected were analyzed using frequency tables, percentages, and simple tabulation. This study believed that poverty is not created by poor people. It is created by the institutions and policies which surround them. Loans offer people the chance to take initiatives in business and agriculture to make earnings that enable them to pay off debt. This paper largely recommended that the acceptance of Islamic and ethical microfinancing experiences are the foremost component of the struggle against poverty and can be used to ease the discouraging impact of the high unemployment rate among the youth in Nigeria and other Muslim countries.

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Nmeregini, Daniel Chinomso, Gideon Chinedu Onuekwusi, and Felix Chibueze Nzeakor. "Constraints to Women Involvement in Fish Production in Anambra State, Nigeria." Journal of Agricultural Extension 25, no. 1 (March 1, 2021): 75–84. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/jae.v25i1.6s.

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The study analysed constraints to women involvement in fish farming and processing in Anambra State Nigeria. Multi-stage sampling procedure was employed in selecting 90 women fish farmers. Data were analysed using percentage and mean as well as ordinary least square regression. The study revealed that the women mostly used concrete pond (65.6%), the majority (70.0%) have between 1 and 3 ponds. Catfish was mainly cultured by the women (86.7%). The foremost constraints faced by the women in fish farming were inadequate capital ( = 3.31), inadequate land for expansion ( = 3.27), and high cost of fish pond establishment ( = 3.23). The coefficient of inadequate capital (-1.503) was significant at 1%, while the coefficients of inadequate land for expansion (-1.286), pre-occupation with other household chores (1.245), dominance by spouses (1.601) and high cost of fish pond establishment (- 1.768) were significant at 5% significant level. Providing low interest loans to active and registered women fish farmers, revisiting and amending the 1999 land reform, encouraging women to form formidable cooperative societies, among others were recommended by the study. Key words: Concrete pond, women, fish farming

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Kagbu, Joyce Hauwa. "Constraints to women farmers’ entrepreneurial development in Nasarawa State, Nigeria." Journal of Agricultural Extension 22, no. 1 (February 5, 2018): 44. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/jae.v22i1.5.

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Omoregbee, F. E. "Communication of Improved Farm Practices to Rural Women Farmers in Benue State, Nigeria." Outlook on Agriculture 27, no. 1 (March 1998): 53–56. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/003072709802700110.

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A study was conducted to investigate the communication process through which the extension workers of Benue Agricultural and Rural Development Authority (BNARDA) disseminate improved farm practices to rural women farmers. A total of 250 women farmers who were in contact with the extension services were randomly selected and interviewed. The results showed that 90% of them recognized personal contacts, group meetings of farmers, and method-and-result demonstration sites as channels through which they communicated with the extension workers. There was a positive and significant interaction effect between the frequency of contacts the rural women contact farmers had with the extension workers and some of their socioeconomic characteristics: education ( b = 0.91); farm size ( b = 0.117); and knowledge of extension worker's office by the rural women contact farmers ( b = 0.48).

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Shitu, Sidikat, and Oluwatoyin Muse Johnson Popoola. "Investigating Socially Sustainable Behaviour of Local Actors in the Supply Chain of Shea Butter in Rural Borgu, Nigeria: From a Role Theory Perspective." Indian-Pacific Journal of Accounting and Finance 1, no. 1 (January 1, 2017): 3–16. http://dx.doi.org/10.52962/ipjaf.2017.1.1.2.

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The Shea butter industry in Nigeria is fragmented, private-driven and less regulated. This paper explores the roles, practices, and behaviour of local supply chain stakeholders who mainly consist of rural women entrepreneurs that engage in Shea nut picking and Shea butter processing. Also, the research examines the local buying agents (LBA) who serve as the middlemen between the rural women and the exporters of Shea butter. This study deploys qualitative research design, guided by the Role theory. The study reveals that the rural women and the local buying agents are the key stakeholders who participate in the agricultural supply chain. Granting the fundamental principle of the sustainable supply chain, the findings indicate that the present active engagement and practices of these local stakeholders do not align with the principles of the sustainable supply chain. The study also exposes that factors such as gender disparity, weak access to financial support, and information asymmetry are major contributors to the present roles, practices, and behaviour of the local actors. The current study, therefore, put forward several recommendations to the Nigerian Government to encourage the construction of sustainable engagement and sustainable supply chain in the rural supply chain network.

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Akinbami, Catherine Abiola O. "Migration and Climate Change Impacts on Rural Entrepreneurs in Nigeria: A Gender Perspective." Sustainability 13, no. 16 (August 9, 2021): 8882. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su13168882.

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Although the effects of climate change are universal, some groups are more negatively affected than others, which has raised global concerns. The most affected are families involved with agriculture or that use natural resources in rural areas as a means of livelihood. This study aimed to assess the responses of rural dwellers to climate change and migration, determine the extent of climate change as a driver of migration, assess the viability of migration as an option for climate change adaptation, and evaluate the gender perspective of migration and the impact of climate change on entrepreneurial development in rural areas. A qualitative method was employed to solicit responses from respondents in selected rural areas under four different vegetation zones through in-depth interviews and focus group discussions. Data were analyzed using Atlas.ti. A difference was found in gender reactions to migration due to socio-cultural factors and family responsibilities. In addition, different types of migration patterns were found to exist among men and women. The study also revealed that climate change is a major driver of migration, affects livelihood practices differently in the vegetation zones, and has a negative impact on the entrepreneurship development of the rural areas. Finally, this study provides insights into the effect of migration type on the entrepreneurship development by gender.

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Obetta, Angela Ebere, Ridwan Mukaila, Ogochukwu Gabriella Onah, and Chukwuemeka Chiebonam Onyia. "Challenges of Melon Processing Among Women Processors in Enugu-Ezike Agricultural Zone of Enugu State, Nigeria." Turkish Journal of Agriculture - Food Science and Technology 8, no. 11 (November 27, 2020): 2421–25. http://dx.doi.org/10.24925/turjaf.v8i11.2421-2425.3707.

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Processing of melon plays a significant role in the livelihood of rural women as it serves as their major occupation. Despite its significant role, the women processors were faced with some challenges. This study, therefore, identified the challenges faced by women in melon processing in Enugu-Ezike Agricultural Zone of Enugu State, Nigeria. Primary data were collected from 80 respondents using a structured questionnaire coupled with an interview schedule and analysed using descriptive statistics. The results showed that the majority of the women processors were advanced in age, well experienced, do not belong to a cooperative society, and relied strictly on processing melon as their source of livelihood. They had an average income of N286,400 (USD 751.71) per annum. Low capital, poor credit facilities, high transportation cost, price fluctuation, rapid deterioration, low supply of melon, poor storage facilities, high cost of processing machine, and breakage of seed were the identified constraints facing them. The study recommended that the women processors should form a cooperative society which will help in financing and easy marketing of their products. Also, the government should provide financial assistance, good storage facilities, and subsidized melon processing machine to increase efficiency.

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Olughu, Florence C., Anthonia N. Asadu, John C. Okoro, and Remigius I. Ozioko. "Use of Herbicides among Rural Women Farmers in Abia State, Nigeria." Journal of Agricultural Extension 23, no. 1 (January 23, 2019): 171. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/jae.v23i1.15.

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Sadiq, Sanusi Mohammed, P. I. Singh, and M. M. Ahmad. "PRODUCTIVITY GAP BY GENDER AMONG RICE FARMERS IN NORTH-CENTRAL NIGERIA." Agricultural Social Economic Journal 21, no. 02 (April 30, 2021): 135–48. http://dx.doi.org/10.21776/ub.agrise.2021.021.2.7.

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The present research used a field survey data of 2020 rice cropping season to determine yield gap by gender among rice farmers in North-Central Nigeria. A total of 376 farmers were drawn from a sampling frame through a multi-stage sampling technique and a structured questionnaire coupled interview schedule was used for information elicitation. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were used for data analysis. The empirical evidences showed that most of the farmers have negative attitudes towards risk and this owes to poor resource capital base, thus hinders cultivation of economic holdings. Besides, women farmers were more averse to risk than the men farmers which owes largely to gender discrimination and stereotype induced by culture and religion, thus hindered their access to and control over productive resources. Furthermore, neither gender nor risk attitudinal differentials have impact on the average yield of the farmers. However, it was established that yield gap was largely due to gender and risk attitudinal discriminations. Therefore, the study enjoins the farmers, especially the women folk to harness social capital viz. participation in co-operative association- pecuniary advantages, thus enable them to have access to and control over productive. In addition, the policymakers are advised to create an enabling agricultural environment for the women folk viz. gender budget mainstreaming, thus tackling women farmers’ susceptibility to the vicious cycle of poverty.

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Wasiu Oyeleke, Oyediran. "Effectiveness of Melon Shelling Technology and Preference by Rural Women in Nigeria." Journal of Agriculture and Crops, no. 68 (August 31, 2020): 119–25. http://dx.doi.org/10.32861/jac.68.119.125.

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Few years ago National Centre for Agricultural Mechanization (NCAM) launched melon sheller to reduce burden of obtaining melon oil and cake, and to enhance rural women’s productivity. This study looked at the productivity of promoted melon shelling technology and preference by rural women in Nigeria. Data were gathered from the NCAM workshop and survey of melon processors in Niger State. In the workshop, it was found that time allowed for soaking melon and covering with piece of clothes contributed to the productivity of the sheller. Results from survey revealed that 95.1% of the respondents’ preferred Internal Combustion technology and 90.2% liked electric-driven melon shellers over the manual one. Also, 69.5% obtained the shellers from local fabricators rather than NCAM. The technology led to increased turnout of melon (378kg/hr) and reduced wastages to 1.26kg out of 75.6kg. The study concluded that the promoted melon sheller is efficient and have positive implication on the rural women’s productivity and revenue. The study recommends that the rural women should put the melon sheller into its maximum capacity use. The NCAM should extend training to the local fabricators so that they can improve on the technology most especially in the areas of winnowing and washing of melon kernels.

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Kolawole, Adewuyi Adekunle, and Amurtiya Michael. "Economic analysis of rice production by small-holder women farmers in Adamawa State, Nigeria." Croatian Review of Economic, Business and Social Statistics 7, no. 1 (May 1, 2021): 1–12. http://dx.doi.org/10.2478/crebss-2021-0001.

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Abstract This study is focused on analysing the economics of rice production by the small-holder female rice-farmers in Adamawa State, Nigeria. Specifically, the study described female rice-farmers’ socio-economic characteristics, analysed their technical and allocative efficiencies, and also assessed their economic efficiency in the area. Primary data were collected from 180 randomly selected female rice-farmers in Adamawa State using a semi-structured questionnaire. Descriptive statistics and stochastic frontier function were used analysing the data collected. Findings of the study revealed that the technical in-efficiency of the farmers is influenced by farming experience, education, and access to credit facilities. Also, the allocative in-efficiency of female farmers was influenced by education, household size, and access to credits. The result showed that education and access to credit facilities were common factors affecting the technical and allocative efficiency of female rice farmers in the area. The mean economic efficiency of the female farmers was 0.6. Therefore, the study recommends that the government and other actors in the agricultural sector should facilitate women’s access to credit facilities and other agricultural information relevant to rice production.

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Ofuoku, Albert, and Carol Albert. "Rural women farmers’ assessment of credit oriented self-help groups in Delta State, Nigeria." Journal of Agricultural Sciences, Belgrade 59, no. 3 (2014): 329–40. http://dx.doi.org/10.2298/jas1403329o.

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This study was conducted to analyze the perception of the rural woman about credit oriented self-help group in Delta State, Nigeria. A sample size of 110 respondents was used for the study and data were collected from them with the use of structured interview schedule and questionnaires. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and linear regression equation model as the lead equation. It was revealed that the women farmers subscribed to self-help groups in order to be able to have access to credit (mean = 3.78), information (mean = 3.55), extension services (mean = 3.45). The respondents were satisfied with their respective self-help groups. However, they had some challenges such as inadequate access to extension services (mean = 3.55) and lack of commitment by the leaders (mean = 3.22) and members (mean = 3.19). Educational level and frequency of extension contact of the respondents were found to influence their perception on self-help groups at 5% level of significance. It is recommended that governmental and non-governmental organizations, and university agricultural extension departments should carry out a campaign on workshops for these groups on commitment and extension agencies should diversify their focus to include selfhelp groups and activities.

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Adeleke Bello, O. O., and O. R. Ashimolowo. "Beneficiaries perception of selected rural women empowerment projects in Ogun State, Nigeria." African Journal of Agricultural Research 10, no. 44 (October 29, 2015): 4108–16. http://dx.doi.org/10.5897/ajar2014.9363.

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