Women Participation in Transformation of Agricultural Development Programme of Bauchi Local Government Area of Bauchi State, Nigeria

DEDICATION

This research material titled “Women Participation in Transformation of Agricultural Development Programme of Bauchi Local Government Area of Bauchi State, Nigeria” is dedicated to God for his enabling grace, and to all computer enthusiasts who contributed to make life a pleasant experience during my research documentation.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I extend my sincere gratitude to all those who contributed to the completion of this project. Special thanks to my Supervisor (Name of your Supervisor), the Head of Department (Name of your HOD), the Lecturers in the department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, Book Authors and Profound Scholars of existing or related project material on “Women Participation in Transformation of Agricultural Development Programme of Bauchi Local Government Area of Bauchi State, Nigeria” for their invaluable guidance, support, and expertise throughout the journey.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PRELIMINARY PAGES

Title page
Approval page
Dedication
Acknowledgement
Table of Contents
Abstract

CHAPTER ONE

1.0 Introduction
1.1 Background of the Study
1.2 Statement of Problem
1.3 Justification of the Study
1.4 Objectives of the Study

CHAPTER TWO

2.0 Literature Review
2.1 Concept of Agriculture
2.2 Women Participation in Agriculture
2.3 Agricultural Extension Service
2.4 Women Access to Agricultural Extension Service
2.5 Socio-economic Characteristics of Women Farmers
2.6 Women's Time Use
2.7 Factors Militating Against Women Participation in Agricultural Production
2.7.1 Women contribution to agricultural labour force and its challenges
2.7.2 Access to resources
2.7.3 Access to land
2.7.4 Access to credit
2.7.5 Access to agricultural inputs
2.7.6 Access to education, training and extension services
2.7.7 Access to decision making
2.7.8 Access to research and appropriate technology
2.7.9 Access to mobility and time
2.8 Programmes Involving Women
2.8.1 Women groups and organization
2.8.2 N.G.O's
2.8.3 WIA
2.9 Agricultural Technology
2.9.1 Definition
2.9.2 Purpose
2.9.3 Scope
2.9.4 Educational and career links
2.9.5 Farming outcomes

CHAPTER THREE

3.0 Research Methodology
3.1 The Study Area
3.2 Sample Size and Sampling Techniques
3.3 Data Collection
3.4 Tools of Analysis

CHAPTER FOUR

4.0 Results and Discussion
4.1 Socio-economic Characteristic of Respondents
4.1.1 Gender
4.1.2 Age
4.1.3 Marital status
4.1.4 Family size
4.1.5 Level of education
4.1.6 Participation in farmer's organization
4.1.7 Years of farming experience
4.1.8 Main occupation: Primary
4.1.9 Main occupation: Secondary
4.2 Access to Production Resources
4.2.1 Whether a farmer owns a farm
4.2.2 How many hectares
4.2.3 Access to land
4.2.4 Access to credit
4.2.5 Source of credit
4.2.6 If no, why?
4.2.7 Extension agent visitation
4.2.8 How often is the visitation
4.2.9 Advisory Services
4.3.1 Agricultural extension delivery
4.3.2 Area extension services was received
4.3.3 How often was advice received
4.3.4 Area influenced by extension message
4.4 Farming Activities of the Respondents
4.4.1 Farming activities
4.5 Regression Analysis
4.5.1 Regression analysis
4.6 Constraints

CHAPTER FIVE

5.0 Summary, Conclusion and Recommendations
5.1 Summary
5.2 Conclusion
5.3 Recommendations

REFERENCES

APPENDICES

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Introduction: Begin with a concise introduction of your research topic, highlighting its significance and the research objectives. This helps set the context for the audience and the External Examiner, allowing them to grasp the scope of your work. Before you step up to defend, ensure that you are familiar with your research abstract and the key components of Chapter One, including the motivation behind your study, the problem statement, the aims and objectives, as well as the scope and significance. For Chapter Two, it is advisable to reference at least two citations from the literature review. In Chapter Three, be prepared to discuss the methodologies, tools, and techniques you employed in your research. Moving to Chapter Four, you must justify your work and explain how your findings align with the objectives of your research.

Conclusion and Recommendations: Wrap up your defense by summarizing the study and offering well-grounded recommendations based on your findings.

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Women Participation in Transformation of Agricultural Development Programme of Bauchi Local Government Area of Bauchi State, Nigeria

DEDICATION

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ABSTRACT