Sex-Based Constraints in Accessing Agricultural Resources in Ebonyi State, Nigeria

Gender-Based Constraints in Accessing Agricultural Resources in Ebonyi State, Nigeria

Authors

  • Chukwudi Loveday Njoku AE-FUNAI
  • Mgbeokwere, Miracle Chinedu Department of Agricultural Extension Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike Ikwo, Ebonyi State.
  • Izuogu, Chibuzo Uzoma Department of Agricultural Extension, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike Ikwo, Ebonyi State.
  • Olaolu, Michael Olatunji Department of Agricultural Extension, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike Ikwo, Ebonyi State.
  • Azuamairo, Gillian Chidozie Department of Agribusiness Management Micheal Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike, Abia State.
  • Olesin-Ibrahim, Sikiru Department of Agricultural Extension Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike Ikwo, Ebonyi State.
  • Agou, Gabriel Daniel Department of Agricultural Extension, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike Ikwo, Ebonyi State.

Keywords:

Agricultural resources, gender-based, constraints

Abstract

The study evaluated gender-based constraints in accessing agricultural resources in Ebonyi State, Nigeria. A cross-sectional research design and a multi-stage random sampling procedure were used in selecting 120 respondents. Data were analyzed using percentages, mean means, and regression analysis. Male respondents faced constraints such as lack of collateral (x? = 2.62), inadequate finance (x? = 2.60), unfavorable government policies (x? = 2.80), and lack of access to credit (3.08). Female respondents encountered constraints such as lack of collateral (x? = 2.82), land tenure system (x? = 3.00), inadequate finance (x? = 3.20), discriminatory social norms (x? = 3.22), and lack of access to credit (x? = 3.14). Males exhibited high accessibility to information (x? = 3.52), labor (x? = 2.94), land (x? = 3.80), agrochemicals (x? = 3.36), improved cuttings/seedlings (x? = 3.40), and credit (x? = 3.80), while females demonstrated high accessibility to information (x? = 3.26), labor (x? = 4.00), agrochemicals (x? = 2.80), and improved cuttings/seedlings (x? = 3.28). The study concluded that gender-based discrimination exists in resource access and recommended interventions by government, NGOs, and community leaders to address social norms, tenures, and barriers, promoting equal access and control over agricultural resources for both genders.

Author Biographies

Izuogu, Chibuzo Uzoma , Department of Agricultural Extension, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike Ikwo, Ebonyi State.

Lecturer

Olaolu, Michael Olatunji, Department of Agricultural Extension, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike Ikwo, Ebonyi State.

Lecturer

Azuamairo, Gillian Chidozie, Department of Agribusiness Management Micheal Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike, Abia State.

Lecturer

Olesin-Ibrahim, Sikiru, Department of Agricultural Extension Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike Ikwo, Ebonyi State.

Lecturer

Agou, Gabriel Daniel, Department of Agricultural Extension, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike Ikwo, Ebonyi State.

Lecturer

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2025-01-30

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Njoku, C. L., Mgbeokwere, . M. C., Izuogu, C. U. ., Olaolu, M. O., Azuamairo, G. C., Olesin-Ibrahim, S., & Agou, G. D. (2025). Sex-Based Constraints in Accessing Agricultural Resources in Ebonyi State, Nigeria : Gender-Based Constraints in Accessing Agricultural Resources in Ebonyi State, Nigeria. Journal of Agricultural Extension, 29(1), 1–8. Retrieved from https://journal.aesonnigeria.org/index.php/jae/article/view/4227

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Vol. 29 No. 1 (2025): Journal of Agricultural Extension

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General Extension and Teaching Methods

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