Assessment of Farmers (Women)’Access to Agricultural Extension, Inputs and Credit Facility in Sabon-Gari Local Government Area of Kaduna State

Type Journal Article - Nigerian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences
Title Assessment of Farmers (Women)’Access to Agricultural Extension, Inputs and Credit Facility in Sabon-Gari Local Government Area of Kaduna State
Author(s)
Volume 19
Issue 1
Publication (Day/Month/Year) 2011
Page numbers 87-92
URL http://www.ajol.info/index.php/njbas/article/viewFile/69350/57376
Abstract
This study examines the accessibility of women to three main production inputs namely:
Farm inputs (fertilizers, modern technology, improved seed etc), Credit facility and Contact with
extension agents. Structured interview schedule, personal observation and analysis of records were used
to collect information for the study. The findings revealed that women in the study area were engaged in
farming activities such as crop production and rearing of livestock. Traditional technology is still the
practice among women farmers. Majority of the women sampled were small-scale farmers with low level
of income and education. Women interviewed complained of lack of access to farm inputs, credit
facilities and contact with extension workers, the situation which has constrained them from investing in
agricultural production. The study recommended that women farmers should be given incentives,
particularly in the area of production inputs (credit facilities, fertilizer, and improved seeds among others)
and educational opportunities

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