Elements of Rural Economics: Access to Agricultural Information among Rural Women Farmers in Abuja, Nigeria

Lawal, Alimi Folorunsho; Alabi, Olugbenga Omotayo; Oladele, A. O.

doi:10.4038/jas.v12i2.8225

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“…There are many aspects to consider when focusing on the inequality of access to agricultural knowledge. A number of studies (Lawal, Alabi, and Oladele 2017;Mtega, Ngoepe, and Dube 2016;Rehman et al 2013) suggest that age has a significant influence on access to agricultural information. They found that adult male farmers (over 35 years of age, as defined by UNESCO (2017)) access more information than younger male farmers (under 35) do.…”

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Gender differences in use and preferences of agricultural information sources in Pakistan

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The Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension

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Purpose: Rural advisory services ensure agricultural information is disseminated to rural populations, yet they are less accessible to women. This research provides insight on gender differences in information access by investigating frequency of use and preference of agricultural information sources by gender in a rural setting, differentiated according to literacy and age. Design/Methodology/approach: This study interviewed 401 male/female individuals in farm households in Jhang and Bahawalpur district of Punjab, Pakistan in 2016. Findings: Men and women farmers' use and preferences in accessing information sources are extremely different. Women hardly use sources for agricultural information, and value interpersonal communication from informal sources. In contrast, men use and value official agencies more. Radio, surprisingly, was very rarely used, contradicting previous findings of research elsewhere. Age and literacy affect differences between women more than it does between men, particularly for convenient locations to access information. Practical implications The study identified and refined major gender differences regarding use and preference for agricultural information in relation to age and literacy, and helps to articulate options to improve gender equality of access to agricultural information in Pakistan. Theoretical implications: The focus and outcomes regarding gender intersecting with age and literacy in agricultural information access imply the need for more refined socioeconomic models, discerning and interrelating gender and other social dimensions beyond the standard of male-headed households. Originality/value: This paper adds to the growing body of evidence on information access according to gender, highlighting the need to investigate deeper socio-cultural issues around age and literacy.

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Gender differences in use and preferences of agricultural information sources in Pakistan

Lamontagne‐Godwin

Williams

Aslam³

et al. 2018

The Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension

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“…Women also had problem of access to agricultural information, when adequate information are available to women farmers, experiences can be shared, sources of financial aids, best practices, and new markets will be made known to women. In order to improve agricultural production and attained agricultural sustainable development, information on agriculture is crucial for any nation (Lawal et al, 2017). Women productive capacity in the agricultural sector remains lower than their male counterparts, and thereby impacting adversely on overall productivity (Olakojo, 2017).…”

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Gender Differentials and Profitability Analysis of Pepper (Capsicum Species) Production, Kaduna State, Nigeria

2023

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This study analyzed gender differentials and profitability of pepper (Capsicum species) production in Kaduna State, Nigeria. Multi-stage sampling technique was adopted. One hundred pepper farmers were selected. Primary sources of data were employed with the aid of well-designed and well-structured questionnaire. The results show that 66% of pepper farmers were between 21 to 50 years. Pepper production was profitable in the study area. Gender differentials in average costs and returns in pepper production revealed that gross margin were 137, 556.51 Naira per hectare for male pepper farmers, higher than that at 109,711.77 Naira per hectare for female pepper farmers respectively. Gender differentials in factors influencing output of pepper produced shows that age ,and fertilizer input , were significant factors influencing output of pepper produced by male farmers at 1% probability levels, while age , labour input , and fertilizer input , were significant factors influencing output of pepper produced by female farmers at 1% probability levels respectively. The return to scale of pepper production was estimated at 2.798 for male farmers, which signifies increasing return to scale. The return to scale was calculated for female pepper farmers at 0.033, which implies decrease return to scale. Major constraints faced by pepper farmers were: lack of fertilizers, pest and disease infestations, and inadequate capital. The study recommends that women pepper farmers should be giving more access to farm inputs and credit facilities at low interest rate to increase productivity.

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“…The social effect has proven to make the agricultural sector more competitive (Hudeckova & Lostak, 2003). Many social factors, like advice from reference groups (pioneer farmers and family members), involvement in associations, culture, religion, and information technology can influence farmers' decisions (Noel, 2009;Kaewwongwattana et al, 2015;Lawal et al, 2017;Ataei et al, 2019).…”

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Farmers’ Perception of Selling Chili to the New Auction Market: A Case at Sleman Regency of Indonesia

2021

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Purpose : The aim of this study is to know the effect of economic and social factors on the farmers’ marketing decisions. Research Method : This research was conducted from January to March 2020. The respondents were 60 (sixty) farmers who were chosen by purposing sampling. The analysis models used in this research are likert and correlation analysis. Findings : The economic factor has a medium effect on farmers’ marketing decisions. Ease of farmers’ access to the auction market or to get information is the main economic variable to the farmers’ marketing decision. Price has a very high effect on the farmers’ marketing decisions. The social factor also affects the farmers’ marketing decisions but at a weak level. Research Limitation : The respondents only 60 farmers. Originality/ Value : Provides information for the new marketing institution to stay competitive and attractive to customers.

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Elements of Rural Economics: Access to Agricultural Information among Rural Women Farmers in Abuja, Nigeria

Abstract: Information is very important for sustainable agricultural development. In order to increase

Cited by 6 publications

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Gender differences in use and preferences of agricultural information sources in Pakistan

Gender differences in use and preferences of agricultural information sources in Pakistan

Gender Differentials and Profitability Analysis of Pepper (Capsicum Species) Production, Kaduna State, Nigeria

Farmers’ Perception of Selling Chili to the New Auction Market: A Case at Sleman Regency of Indonesia

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