Economic Contribution of Women to Groundnut Production in Rural Area of Borno State, Nigeria

Abstract

This study analysed the economic contribution of women to groundnut production in Askira/Uba Local Government Area (LGA) of Borno State, Nigeria. Primary data were mainly used and were obtained through interview schedules from 250 women randomly sampled across the study area. Data analysis was done using descriptive statistics, multiple linear regression model and Probit regression model. The study revealed that about 67 per cent and 15 per cent of the total labour and financial resources respectively, required for groundnut production were contributed by women. Co-operative membership, farming experience, and level of income were identified as the significant factors that positively influenced women contribution to the groundnut production while resources accessibility and benefit from groundnut determined women satisfaction in groundnut production. Based to these findings, the study suggested that agricultural credit policy should be reformed to make credit facilities accessible to women; development of labour saving devices for women to improve the efficiency and women should be mobilised to form and utilise co-operative societies so as to enhance their socio-economic status. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]