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Socio-Economic Determinants of Gender Participation among Sweet Potato Farmers in Anambra State of Nigeria
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The study assessed the determinants of gender participation among sweet potato farmers in Anambra State, Nigeria. A total of 120 farmers were selected across the state using a multi-stage sampling technique. Primary data were collected on the socio-economic characteristics and other quantitative variables relevant to the study using a well-structured questionnaire and personal interview. The data were analysed using descriptive statistics, multiple regression technique was used to analyse the determinants of gender participation. Results revealed that 70.8% of males participated in land preparation, while 29.2% took part in the same activity. Results also revealed that 100%, 43.3%, 33.3%, 40%, 53.3% and 31.7% of males participated in mound-making planting, fertilizer application, weeding, harvesting and marketing activities while 0%, 56.7%, 66.7%, 60%, 46.7% and 68.3% women participated in the same activities. Six variables were investigated as the determinants of socio-economic variables affecting gender participation among sweet potato farmers. Five (5) variables were found to be statistically significant as regards the factors influencing personal and socio-economic characteristics among sweet potato farmer’s participation. They are age (P<0.05), level of education (P<0.05), household size (P<0.05), farming experience (P<0.05) and farm size (P<0.05). It recommends that research and extension should focus on both male and female sweet potato farmers with appropriate techniques to improve participation among sweet potato farmers, which would enhance their income and standard of living.
