The intension of this study is to investigate gender roles in the production of pulse crops, women and men farmers’ access to productive resources such as land, extension services, technology, plowing oxen and credit to pulse production. It also indicates market related challenges, and determinants on the preferences of pulse consumption in the study area. The finding of this study can be used as a guide for policy makers and agricultural development planners while designing agricultural projects to provide appropriate interventions to women and men farmers based on their experiences and interests. It also indicates the factors that need great concern along with technological innovation in order to get appropriate results from production, marketing, and consumption of pulse crops.
The general objective of this study is to investigate gender related challenges in the production, marketing, and consumption of pulse crops among smallholder farmers in Damot Gale woreda. The specific objectives of the study are: To investigate gender differentiated access to productive resources in the production of pulse crops; to assess the role of women and men farmers in the production of pulse crops; to examine women and men farmers challenges and influencing factors on pulse marketing; and to examine determinants on the preference of pulse consumption.
The research questions are: How does gender determine access to productive resources in the production of pulse crops? What is the role of women and men farmers in the production of pulse crops?,What are women and men farmers challenges and influencing factors on pulse marketing? And what are the factors that determine preference of pulse consumption?
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- ABBREVIATIONS
- LIST OF TABLES
- LIST OF FIGURS
- LIST OF TABLES IN APPENDICES
- ABSTRACT
- CHAPTER ONE
- 1. INTRODUCTION
- 1.1 BACKGROUND
- 1.2 STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
- 1.3 JUSTIFICATION OF THE STUDY
- 1.4 OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY
- 1.5 RESEARCH QUESTIONS
- 1.6 SCOPE AND LIMITATION OF THE STUDY
- 1.7 OPERATIONAL DEFINITIONS
- 1.8 ORGANIZATION OF THE STUDY
- CHAPTER TWO
- 2. REVIEW OF LITRATURE
- 2.1 THEORETICAL BACKGROUND
- 2.2 GENDER DIFFERENTIATED ACCESS TO PRODUCTIVE RESOURCES
- 2.2.1 Gender and access to farm land
- 2.2.2 Gender differentiated access to technology and extension services
- 2.2.3 Gender differentiated access to credit
- 2.2.4 Gender differentiated access to oxen
- 2.3 GENDER ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION
- 2.4 CHALLENGES AND INFLUENCING FACTORS IN MARKETING
- 2.5 CONSUMPTION PREFERENCES OF PULSES
- 2.6 CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK OF THE STUDY
- CHAPTER THREE
- 3. METHODOLOGY
- 3.1 DESCRIPTION OF THE STUDY AREA
- 3.2 TARGET POPULATION AND SAMPLING METHOD
- 3.3 METHODS OF DATA COLLECTION
- 3.4 VALIDITY AND RELIABILITY OF TOOLS USED
- 3.5 METHODS OF DATA ANALYSIS
- 3.6 MODEL SPECIFICATION
- 3.7 VARIABLES AND THEIR DEFINITION
- CHAPTER FOUR
- 4. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
- 4.1 SOCIO- DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS OF RESPONDENTS
- 4.2 GENDER DIFFERENTIALS IN ACCESS TO PRODUCTIVE RESOURCES
- 4.2.1 Access to farming land
- 4.2.2 Access to extension services
- 4.2.3 Access to pulse production packages
- 4.2.4 Access to plowing oxen
- 4.2.5 Access to credit
- 4.3 ROLE OF WOMEN AND MEN FARMERS IN PULSE PRODUCTION
- 4.3.1 Haricot bean production
- 4.3.2 Chick pea production
- 4.4 GENDER RELATED CHALLENGES AND INFLUENCING FACTORS ON PULSE MARKETING
- 4.4.1 Gender related challenges in pulse marketing
- 4.4.2 Factors that influence pulse marketing
- 4.5 CONSUMPTION PREFERENCES OF PULSES
- CHAPTER FIVE
- 5. SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
- 5.1 SUMMARY
- 5.2 CONCLUSION
- 5.3 RECOMMENDATION
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This research aims to examine the gender-related challenges faced by smallholder farmers in Damot Gale Woreda, Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples Region, Ethiopia, in relation to pulse production and management. The study specifically focuses on understanding the gender differentials in access to resources, gender roles in pulse production, and the factors influencing pulse marketing, taking into account the perspectives of both women and men farmers. The study seeks to provide insights and recommendations to inform strategies that can enhance the livelihoods of smallholder farmers, particularly women, in the region.
- Gender-related challenges in pulse production and management
- Gender differentials in access to productive resources
- Gender roles and responsibilities in pulse production
- Influencing factors on pulse marketing
- Consumption preferences of pulses
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
Chapter One introduces the background of the study, outlining the problem of gender inequality in access to resources and opportunities for smallholder farmers in Ethiopia, particularly in relation to pulse production. The chapter establishes the study’s objectives, research questions, and scope. Chapter Two provides a review of relevant literature on gender and agriculture, focusing on gender differentiated access to productive resources, gender roles in agricultural production, and the challenges and influencing factors in pulse marketing. Chapter Three outlines the methodology employed in the study, including the description of the study area, target population, sampling methods, data collection methods, data analysis techniques, and variable definitions. Chapter Four presents and discusses the findings of the study, examining the socio-demographic characteristics of respondents, gender differentials in access to productive resources, the roles of women and men in pulse production, gender related challenges in pulse marketing, and influencing factors on pulse marketing. Chapter Five provides a summary of the findings, conclusions drawn from the research, and recommendations for addressing the identified challenges and improving the livelihoods of smallholder farmers in the study area.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The study focuses on understanding gender-related challenges in pulse production and management, examining gender differentials in access to resources, gender roles in pulse production, and influencing factors on pulse marketing. The study utilizes a range of methods, including surveys, focus group discussions, and data analysis, to provide a comprehensive understanding of the issues faced by smallholder farmers in Damot Gale Woreda, Ethiopia. Key terms and concepts include gender inequality, access to resources, pulse production, marketing, smallholder farmers, Ethiopia, and Damot Gale Woreda.
- Quote paper
- Yenealem Bezabih (Author), 2022, Gender Disparity of Pulse Production and Management. Damot Gale Woreda Smallholder Farmers in Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples Region, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1188081