Authors : O.A. Adeleke , K.O. Adelalu , H.M. Matanmi and O.A. Olaniyi
Abstract: This study broadly examined Gender and Productivity Differentials among maize farmers in Afijio Local Government Area of Oyo State. In its specific objectives, it describes the socio-economic characteristics of the farmers, analyze the factors that affect maize production as well as compare the productivities of the male and female cassava farmers in the study area. A sample survey was carried out to sample a total of 82 smallholder (41 male and female) farmers. The respondents were selected through a multistage sampling technique from four major farming settlements which include: Akinmonrin, Aawe, Paanu and Akunnu. The data collected were analyzed by Descriptive Statistics, Multiple Regression Analysis and Chow F-test to check for the existence of structural stability in the male and female maize farmers’ production enterprises. The findings of this research showed that there exist differences in the socio-economic characteristics of the selected male and female farmers in the study area. These gender specific socio-economic characteristics do not however, reflect any differences in the productivity levels of the sampled male and female farmers. The findings revealed that in spite of the identified gender specific socio-economic characteristics in the study area, no serious barrier that can affect agricultural productivity, especially of the women has been established. If the same levels of agricultural incentives were granted the women as their men counterparts, there will be increase in the productivity of the various male and female farmers in the study area.
O.A. Adeleke , K.O. Adelalu , H.M. Matanmi and O.A. Olaniyi , 2008. Gender and Productivity Differentials in Maize Production in Afijio Local Government Area of Oyo State. Agricultural Journal, 3: 199-203.