Feminization of Agriculture and its impact on Agriculture Productivity: A case of Bhojpur District of Bihar
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https://doi.org/10.31305/rrijm.2025.v10.n6.046Keywords:
Agriculture Productivity, farming technologies, Farm size, Access to financeAbstract
Over the past few decades, there has been a notable increase in women's participation in agriculture compared to men. This trend is largely attributed to factors such as climate change, evidenced by floods and droughts, and significant male migration, which necessitated women's active involvement in agricultural activities. Nevertheless, women encounter numerous challenges in this sector, as most contemporary farming technologies, including agricultural credit, farm machinery, and crop marketing, are predominantly designed with male orientation. Furthermore, the impact of women's participation on agricultural productivity remains a critical and unresolved issue. Various scholars have offered different perspectives on this matter. In this study, we examine, based on primary data, the influence of women's participation in agriculture on agricultural productivity in the Bhojpur district of Bihar.
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