Gender issues and women’s participation in agricultural production in Warri South Local Government area of Delta State, Nigeria

Asamu, Festus; Odagwe, M C; Rasak, Bamidele; Arisukwu, Ogadimma; Igbolekwu, Chisaa

doi:10.1088/1755-1315/445/1/012049

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“…The participation of more women in the survey could be as a result of the fact that fertility is a pride commodity celebrated as “Ewu Ukwu” for women who have given birth to ten children in the community. This is also consistent with the findings of Asamu et al. (2020) .…”

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Roman Catholicism and fertility among the Mbaise, Southeast, Nigeria

Nwogu

Igbolekwu

Nwokocha

et al. 2021

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There is a prevalence of high fertility among the Mbaise of Imo State, Nigeria. This is linked to the perceptions, beliefs and practices of the people. The voluntaristic social action theory by Talcott Parsons and Proximate determinants of fertility framework by Bongaarts were utilized to highlight the links between Catholicism and fertility, as well as socio-cultural variables and fertility behaviour by showing strength of their separate and combined relationships. Data were gathered through survey questionnaire and in-depth interview. The findings from the study show that the factors affecting fertility among the Mbaise include communal and individual norms and practices, and their persistent influence signal a need to investigate their separate and combined influences on fertility behaviour. Specific findings were that: (1) Roman Catholicism is a factor responsible for the perceived high fertility among Mbaise people, (2) Roman Catholic fertility practices conform to the socio-cultural environment in the area (3) knowledge of contraceptives use is significantly low among the people of Mbaise. The negligible proportion that has used family planning methods did so for child spacing rather than for limiting fertility.

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Roman Catholicism and fertility among the Mbaise, Southeast, Nigeria

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Igbolekwu

Nwokocha

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“…"This confirm such because there were few challenges women encounter such as land acquisition, problem of loans, aids and grants. The findings further affirm that indeed, women to a large extent are sidelined as a result of cultural norms and values of the society" [17]. "But this was in stark contrast to a study which highlights the high level of physical involvement by women in agricultural activities in Vanuatu [18].…”

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“…The most recent data reported by Eurostat suggests that, on the average, 29% of farms across the EU are managed by a woman [16]. While it was noted that the number of women in farming is increasing, a previous research study found that women's participation in agricultural production is not high to a large extent such as that in Nigeria [17]. "This confirm such because there were few challenges women encounter such as land acquisition, problem of loans, aids and grants.…”

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“…"In order to encourage women participation in agriculture, it was recommended that all resources must be made available to them in order to be productive farmers. For those women or female farmers who want to get involved in mechanized system of farming, government should be able to assist women by giving them monthly resources like fertilizers and other farming facilities" [17].…”

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Demographic Evaluation of Pili Farmers and Their Production Capacity in Bicol Region, Philippines

Lirag

Foronda²,

Ativo³

2023

AJAEES

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Philippines is known for the vast plantation and seat of one of the most valued crops, the Pili nut. A study was conducted to determine the demographics of 192 Pili farmers and their production capacity from selected provinces of Bicol region, Philippines. Purposive sampling technique was used in selecting the respondents with structured interview, focused group discussion and key informant survey conducted to gather data. Results of the study showed that demographic parameters such as gender, age, educational attainment, income and family structure are important and necessary information in order to understand the production capacity of Pili farmers. Pili production is generally profitable with high financial return of 127% to farmers. Farm areas in the region are sufficient where farmers can grow Pili to satisfy the local and global demand for this high-value crop. The financial stability and income of Pili key players can be increased given the proper attention and investment in production processes. The valuable support and assistance of the government especially local government units is crucial to ensure the optimistic future for the Pili industry. Likewise, it is imperative to address all the critical needs of farmers not only in the production process but in the various links along the supply chain as well in order to raise the overall sector revenue and household income of Pili farmers. In doing so, the country is assured of a more dynamic, sustainable and competitive Pili industry.

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“…Whilst there are some success stories of women's empowerment, there are also examples of fundamentally structural causes of inequality impeding success. In Nigeria, women's year-round participation in agricultural production in the Warri South Local Government Area was only around 30%, with cultural norms of patriarchy forming the major barrier (Asamu et al, 2020). In Niger, women's lack of security of land tenure remained a significant barrier to agricultural production (Issoufou et al, 2020).…”

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A review of gender in agricultural and pastoral livelihoods based on selected countries in west and east Africa

Vincent

2022

Front. Sustain. Food Syst.

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This scoping paper presents the results of a review of the landscape of research on gender and agricultural and pastoral livelihoods in select countries in west and east Africa (Burkina Faso, Chad, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Sudan, South Sudan, Somalia, and Uganda) published over 5 years (January 2016–March 2021). A keyword search of the Scopus database gave rise to an ultimate dataset of 169 papers which were coded for geographical location, approaches to gender, and theme based on inductive identification of clusters of research. There has been an increase in the number of published papers but there is an uneven geographical distribution of research. Studies vary in the way they treat gender: with an almost even split between modeling-based studies, where gender is one of many variables to be correlated with, or to determine, an outcome (e.g., poverty—for example, as a dummy variable in regressions); and studies where the expressed aim is to look at gender differences, whether through the gender of an individual or the gender of a household head. Clusters of papers look at gender differences in assets, health, perceptions of environmental degradation, agricultural perceptions and outcomes, and climate change perceptions, vulnerability, and adaptation. There is also a number of papers exploring women's empowerment, including intra-household decision making. Intersectional approaches have been employed both through modeling studies and through more in-depth qualitative studies that are able to trace changes in identity over time, and the implications therein. The household and household headship have remained common entry points and units of analysis, despite known critiques. The results highlight a need to address geographical gaps in gender research, expand the evidence base of intersectional approaches, explore other aspects of social inequality, and expand more innovative methodological studies.

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Gender issues and women’s participation in agricultural production in Warri South Local Government area of Delta State, Nigeria

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Roman Catholicism and fertility among the Mbaise, Southeast, Nigeria

Roman Catholicism and fertility among the Mbaise, Southeast, Nigeria

Demographic Evaluation of Pili Farmers and Their Production Capacity in Bicol Region, Philippines

A review of gender in agricultural and pastoral livelihoods based on selected countries in west and east Africa

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