Gender Perspectives of Action Research for Improved Rice Value Chain in Northern Guinea Savanna, Nigeria

J. B. Ayoola, T.M. Kudi, C. Dangbegnon, C.K. Daudu, A. Mando, I.Y. Amapu, J.O. Adeosun and K.S. Ezui

Journal of Agricultural Science, 2012, vol. 4, issue 1, 211

Abstract: This paper aimed at determining the gender disparity along the rice value chain in Northern Guinea Savanna of Nigeria. 250 farmers were selected by stratified random technique from five villages in Katsina State of Nigeria. Data obtained by structured interview and focus group discussion methods were analyzed by descriptive statistics and gross margin techniques. Gross margin profit was significant for male farmers (t-statistics =10.628) but not for female farmers (t-statistics = 1.262) at 5 percent level. The rates of return on capital were 0.847, 0.148 and 0.601 for processing, wholesale market and retail market levels respectively. Socio-cultural factors confining women to indoor activities constrained their access to production inputs, processing facilities and market. Improved access of farmers to inputs, and women in particular to processing facilities and skills would promote production of good quality rice in the study area.

Date: 2012
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