Abstract
Gender inequality of women participation in agricultural production has become a worrisome discussion in the present dispensation. This is because women constitute large portion in agriculture business. The study therefore examines this issue, stressing on the extent of women’s participation in agriculture. The highest frequency of women that engage in farming all year round is 48 (30.0%), 44 (27.6%) respondents engage in farming activities half a year, 35 (21.8%) engage quarterly in a year. While cultural practices 36 (22.5%) form the highest causes of gender inequality and women’s participation in agricultural production in Warri South Local Government Areas of Delta State, using data collected through questionnaire interview from 160 subjects. The study reveals that gender inequality of women in agricultural participation has considerable impact on the production process.
Highlights
Gender inequality of women participation in agricultural production has become a worrisome discussion in the present dispensation
While cultural practices 36 (22.5%) form the highest causes of gender inequality and women’s participation in agricultural production in Warri South Local Government Areas of Delta State, using data collected through questionnaire interview from 160 subjects
Women play important roles in agriculture, going through a broad sphere of activities that relates to food production, processing and marketing [1].Women participation in agricultural production cut across various agricultural processes such as planting, weeding, harvesting, processing, and marketing as well as tending livestock [2]
Summary
Women play important roles in agriculture, going through a broad sphere of activities that relates to food production, processing and marketing [1].Women participation in agricultural production cut across various agricultural processes such as planting, weeding, harvesting, processing, and marketing as well as tending livestock [2] This necessitates their integration into planning, policies, and programs for effective and sustainable development of a nation [3]. Women farmers in the rural area play crucial role in food production and food security They constitute 70% of agricultural workers, 80% of food producers, 100% are involved in the processing of essential foodstuffs and 60 to 90% undertake marketing [5]. The responsiveness of Agricultural resources to market forces have being on the increase and integrated
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