Contributions and challenges of women farmers to agricultural production in wudil local government area of Kano State, Nigeria Abdulwahab F.S.1, Ahmad S.Y.1, Shuaib A.U., Lawal A.T.1, Abdullahi Z.Y1, Safiyanu S.A.1, Suleiman I.1, Gaya A.Y.1, Iliyasu A.B.2 1Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, KUST, Wudil 2Department of Forestry, Audu Bako College of Agriculture Dambatta, Kano Online published on 9 April, 2020. Abstract The contribution and challenges of women farmers to agriculture in relation to their roles as mothers, wives etc. were analyzed by this study. Purposive sampling was used in the selection of respondents. Structured questionnaire was administered to a total of one hundred respondents. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Frequency distribution tables, percentages and means were obtained on variables of interest. Multiple regression revealed a significant and positive relationship between age, marital status, income and educational level on the performance and participation of women in agricultural production. The study revealed that women are active participants in both agricultural and non-agricultural activities. Traditional implements such as hoes, cutlasses, axes etc. were the tools identified used for the agricultural activities. A low level of formal education, problem of land tenure, inadequate inputs such as fertilizers and seeds for increased productivity were also observed. Based on the findings of the study, it was recommended that Government should intensify effort at providing basic inputs and institutional support to women farmers in order to enhance their productivity. Top Keywords Women, Contribution, Challenges, Farmers, Agricultural Production. Top |