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Are you aware that Nigerian women farmers contribute about 70 per cent of food production in the country, but the gender parity in the agricultural, economic, and cultural systems affects their productivity?
Women are heavily involved in the production of both staples (food) crops and cash crops, the agricultural value chain, and livestock production. However, women earn and produce much less than men, and while they have limited access to land, inputs, labour, and extension services, women face climate change issues too.
By Silent voices with NanjiAre you aware that Nigerian women farmers contribute about 70 per cent of food production in the country, but the gender parity in the agricultural, economic, and cultural systems affects their productivity?
Women are heavily involved in the production of both staples (food) crops and cash crops, the agricultural value chain, and livestock production. However, women earn and produce much less than men, and while they have limited access to land, inputs, labour, and extension services, women face climate change issues too.