Explaining Gender Differentials in Agricultural Production in Nigeria
Nigeria presents a unique case study on differences in agricultural productivity between men and women. This study, which captures a comprehensive picture of agriculture across the nation, shows that female farmers produce 16 percent less per hecta...
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okr-10986-254602021-04-23T14:04:31Z Explaining Gender Differentials in Agricultural Production in Nigeria Oseni, Gbemisola Corral, Paul Goldstein, Markus Winters, Paul ACCESS TO FERTILIZER AGRICULTURAL GROWTH AGRICULTURAL LAND AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTIVITY AGRICULTURE CASH CROPS CROPS EXTENSION EXTENSION SERVICES FAMILY LABOR FARM SIZE FARMER FEMALE FEMALE FARMERS FEMALE LABOR FEMALE-HEADED HOUSEHOLDS FEMALES GENDER GENDER DIFFERENCE GENDER DIFFERENCES GENDER DIFFERENTIALS GENDER DISPARITIES GENDER GAP GENDER PROGRAM GPS HOUSEHOLD HEAD LAND SIZE LAND TENURE MOTHER OLDER WOMEN PRODUCTIVITY SUBSISTENCE SUBSISTENCE FARMING WDR WIDOWS WILL WOMEN AND AGRICULTURE AFRICA GENDER POLICY GENDER INNOVATION LAB Nigeria presents a unique case study on differences in agricultural productivity between men and women. This study, which captures a comprehensive picture of agriculture across the nation, shows that female farmers produce 16 percent less per hectare than their male counterparts, when plot size, farmer characteristics, and inputs are taken into account. This gender gap is driven by the North East and Central zones located in the Northern region of the country, where female farmers are 28 percent less productive than male farmers. In this region, women, particularly those who are older, farm on smaller plots and have lower levels of key inputs, notably fertilizer and labor, which is a well-documented pattern in many African contexts. The Southern region, however, does not fit this established pattern. When controlling for key characteristics and factors of production, in the South no gender gap in productivity is observed, though female farmers will benefit from additional herbicide and female labor. The notably different patterns in these two regions of the same country provide ample space for further study. Thus, in order to decrease the country-wide gender gap in production, the authors recommend extending access to fertilizer, hired labor, and cash crops to women - particularly those in the North. 2016-11-28T20:56:44Z 2016-11-28T20:56:44Z 2013-10 Brief http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/590821468100147475/Explaining-gender-differentials-in-agricultural-production-in-Nigeria http://hdl.handle.net/10986/25460 English en_US Africa Region Gender Practice Policy Brief;No. 7 CC BY 3.0 IGO http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/igo/ World Bank World Bank, Washington, DC Publications & Research Publications & Research :: Brief Africa Nigeria |
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ACCESS TO FERTILIZER AGRICULTURAL GROWTH AGRICULTURAL LAND AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTIVITY AGRICULTURE CASH CROPS CROPS EXTENSION EXTENSION SERVICES FAMILY LABOR FARM SIZE FARMER FEMALE FEMALE FARMERS FEMALE LABOR FEMALE-HEADED HOUSEHOLDS FEMALES GENDER GENDER DIFFERENCE GENDER DIFFERENCES GENDER DIFFERENTIALS GENDER DISPARITIES GENDER GAP GENDER PROGRAM GPS HOUSEHOLD HEAD LAND SIZE LAND TENURE MOTHER OLDER WOMEN PRODUCTIVITY SUBSISTENCE SUBSISTENCE FARMING WDR WIDOWS WILL WOMEN AND AGRICULTURE AFRICA GENDER POLICY GENDER INNOVATION LAB Oseni, Gbemisola Corral, Paul Goldstein, Markus Winters, Paul Explaining Gender Differentials in Agricultural Production in Nigeria |
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Nigeria presents a unique case study on
differences in agricultural productivity between men and
women. This study, which captures a comprehensive picture of
agriculture across the nation, shows that female farmers
produce 16 percent less per hectare than their male
counterparts, when plot size, farmer characteristics, and
inputs are taken into account. This gender gap is driven by
the North East and Central zones located in the Northern
region of the country, where female farmers are 28 percent
less productive than male farmers. In this region, women,
particularly those who are older, farm on smaller plots and
have lower levels of key inputs, notably fertilizer and
labor, which is a well-documented pattern in many African
contexts. The Southern region, however, does not fit this
established pattern. When controlling for key
characteristics and factors of production, in the South no
gender gap in productivity is observed, though female
farmers will benefit from additional herbicide and female
labor. The notably different patterns in these two regions
of the same country provide ample space for further study.
Thus, in order to decrease the country-wide gender gap in
production, the authors recommend extending access to
fertilizer, hired labor, and cash crops to women -
particularly those in the North. |
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Oseni, Gbemisola Corral, Paul Goldstein, Markus Winters, Paul |
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Oseni, Gbemisola Corral, Paul Goldstein, Markus Winters, Paul |
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Oseni, Gbemisola |
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Explaining Gender Differentials in Agricultural Production in Nigeria |
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Explaining Gender Differentials in Agricultural Production in Nigeria |
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Explaining Gender Differentials in Agricultural Production in Nigeria |
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Explaining Gender Differentials in Agricultural Production in Nigeria |
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Explaining Gender Differentials in Agricultural Production in Nigeria |
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explaining gender differentials in agricultural production in nigeria |
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World Bank, Washington, DC |
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2016 |
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