Abstract

Author:
Banji Olalere Adisa, Michael Famakinwa, Rofiat Kemi Odeyemi

Doi: 10.26480/mahj.01.2023.28.33

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The study assessed gender differences in smallholder farmers’ participation in poultry farming in Osun State, Nigeria. A total of 110 poultry farmers were selected across the study area through a multistage sampling procedure. Interview schedule was employed to collect data from respondents which was subjected to descriptive and inferential analysis. The results showed that 76.4% of males and 72.1% of females had formal education with a mean age of 45±8 years and 41±9 years and a mean income of ₦445,455 ± ₦209,679 and ₦481,818 ± ₦217,670, respectively. Both genders significantly from poultry production. Males dominated off farm activities like repairs of pens and transportation of chicks, while females mostly participated in collection of eggs and marketing of poultry products. Both genders participated at moderate level. Inadequate capital and disease outbreak were major threats to their participation. No significant difference (F=0.775) existed between participation of male and female farmers in poultry production activities. Therefore, the research concluded that is no gender gap in smallholder farmers’ participation of poultry farming.