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Abstract:
The study examined the participation of women in transformation of agricultural development programme of Bauchi local government area of Bauchi state, Nigeria. Data were collected from 60 respondents in the study area using structured questionnaire.The data were analyzed using simple descriptive statistics and regression analysis. The results shows that 61.7% of the respondents were female, 70% of the respondents were within the age range of (35-45) years and married (78.3%), and (30%) educated.
The findings revealed that 50% of the respondent’s access credit through farmers co-operatives. Majority (93.3%) were often visited by extension agents on a weekly basis, received advisory services (75%) in the area of crop production. The regression results indicated R2 value of 0.974 implying that 97.4% of the participating farmers were influenced by the independent variable involved in the model. The major constraints of women participation in transformation of agricultural development programme in the study area were lack of subsidy by government, inadequate fertilizer, climate change and inadequate farm inputs. The study recommends provision of subsidy on inputs by government, adequate fertilizer and more farming inputs should be provided. There should be less complication in terms of obtaining loan; postharvest equipments should be adequately provided.
Table of Content:
Title……………………………………………………………………………………....... i
Declaration………………………………………………………………………………… ii
Certification……………………………………………………………………………….. iii
Dedication………………………………………………………………………………… iv
Acknowledgments………………………………………………………………………… v
Abstract……………………………………………………………………………………. vi
Table of Contents…………………………………………………………………………. vii
List of Tables……………………………………………………………………………… x
CHAPTER ONE…………………………………………………………………………. 1
1.0 INTRODUCTION………………………………………………………………… 1
1.1 Background of the Study………………………………………………………….. 1
1.2 Statement of Problem……………………………………………………………… 3
1.3 Justification of the Study…………………………………………………………... 5
1.4 Objectives of the Study……………………………………………………………. 5
CHAPTER TWO………………………………………………………………………… 6
2.0 LITERATURE REVIEW…………………………………………………………. 6
2.1 Concept of Agriculture……………………………………………………………. 7
2.2 Women Participation in Agriculture……………………………………………… 7
2.3 Agricultural Extension Service……………………………….…………………… 9
2.4 Women Access to Agricultural Extension Service…………………..……………. 9
2.5 Socio-economic Characteristics of Women Farmers…..…………………………. 10
2.6 Women`s Time Use……………………………………….………………………. 11
2.7 Factors Militating Against Women Participation in Agricultural Production…..... 11
2.7.1 Women contribution to agricultural labour force and its challenges……………… 12
2.7.2 Access to resources………………………………………………………………… 13
2.7.3 Access to land…………….……………………………………………………….. 13
2.7.4 Access to credit……………………………………………………………………. 14
2.7.5 Access to agricultural inputs……………………………………………………… 14
2.7.6 Access to education, training and extension services……………………………… 15
2.7.7 Access to decision making …………………………...………………………….. 16
2.7.8 Access to research and appropriate technology………………………………….. 16
2.7.9 Access to mobility and time……………………………………………….………. 16
2.8 Programmes Involving Women………………………………………………….. 17
2.8.1 Women groups and organization…………………………………………………. 17
2.8.2 N.G.O`s…………………………………………………………………………… 17
2.8.3 WIA……………………………………………………………………………… 17
2.9 Agricultural Technology………………………………………………………… 18
2.9.1 Definition………………………………………………………………………….. 18
2.9.2 Purpose……………………………………………………………………………. 18
2.9.3 Scope……………………………………………………………………………… 19
2.9.4 Educational and career links……………………………………………………… 20
2.9.5 Farming outcomes………………………………………………………………….. 20
CHAPTER THREE……………………………………………………………………… 22
3.0 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY………………………………………………… 22
3.1 The Study Area…………………………………………………………………… 22
3.2 Sample Size and Sampling Techniques..………………………………………….. 23
3.3 Data Collection……………………………………………………………………. 23
3.4 Tools of Analysis……………………………………………………………......... 23
CHAPTER FOUR………………………………………………………………………. 25
4.0 RESULTS AND DISCUSSION…………………………………………………. 25
4.1 Socio-economic Characteristic of Respondents……………………………………….. 25
4.1.1 Gender……………………………………………………………………………… 25
4.1.2 Age………………………………………………………………………………....... 25
4.1.3 Marital status……………………………………………………………………….. 25
4.1.4 Family size………………………………………………………………………… 29
4.1.5 Level of education…………………………………………………………………. 29
4.1.6 Participation in farmer`s organization………………………………………………. 29
4.1.7 Years of farming experience………………………………………………………… 33
4.1.8 Main occupation: Primary………………………………………………………….. 33
4.1.9 Main occupation: Secondary………………………………………………………. 33
4.2 Access to Production Resources……………………………………………………. 37
4.2.1 Whether a farmer owns a farm……………………………………………………...... 37
4.2.2 How many hectares…………………………………………………………………. 37
4.2.3 Access to land………………………………………………………………………. 37
4.2.4 Access to credit……………………………………………………………………… 41
4.2.5 Source of credit…………………………………………………………………….. ..41
4.2.6 If no, why?....................................................................................................................41
4.2.7 Extension agent visitation…………………………………………………………… 41
4.2.8 How often is the visitation……………………………………………………….. …46
4.2.9 Advisory Services…………………………………………………………………….46
4.3.1 Agricultural extension delivery………….……………………………………… 46
4.3.2 Area extension services was received…………………………………………… 50
4.3.3 How often was advice received…………….……………………………………… 50
4.3.4 Area influenced by extension message…………………………………………… 50
4.4 Farming Activities of the Respondents…………………………….……………… 54
4.4.1 Farming activities………………………………………….………………………… 54
4.5 Regression Analysis………………………………………………………………… 56
4.5.1 Regression analysis………………………………………………………………… 56
4.6 Constraints ……………………………………………………………………………58
CHAPTER FIVE……………………………………………………………………… 60
5.0 SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS……………… 60
5.1 Summary………………………………………………………………………… 60
5.2 Conclusion……………………………………………………………………… 61
5.3 Recommendations……………………………………………………………… 61
References………………………………………………………………………… 62
Appendices……………………………………………………………………… 64
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