Challenges to Women Participation in Poultry Production in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State, Nigeria

Abstract

This study assessed the challenges to women participation in poultry production in Jos North local government area of Plateau state, Nigeria. The data were collected by means of structured questionnaires from100 respondents randomly selected and analysed using descriptive and chi-square statistics. The result showed that, majority (67%) of the respondents fell within the age range of 30-49, 66% had formal education, 71% were married, 55% had 1-5 years of experience, and 55% have 6-10 people in the family. The result also revealed that, majority (71%) of the respondents participated more in feeding and watering of birds, 85% depend on personal savings as their source of capital. The chi-square test also showed that, initial capital, education and extension advice were significant at p<0.05, while marital status was significant at p<0.01. The study discovered that, women participation in poultry farming was constraint by high cost of feeds, inadequate capital, and high cost of labor among others. However, provision of credit facilities and farming incentives and improved extension services, can serve as a solution to their problems.