Descriptive analysis reveals gender disparities in farm input access among maize farmers, highlighting inequalities.
Key Points
Male farmers have greater access to inorganic fertilizers (65%) and farm land (70%), while female farmers have more organic manure (70%) and improved seeds (65%).
Factors influencing access to farm inputs include household size, years of education, and years of farming experience for both genders, but females are more affected by age and farm association membership.
The study used multistage sampling to assess 80 maize farmers' access to farm inputs through statistical analysis.
There is an urgent need for policies that ensure equitable access to farm inputs, addressing gender disparities and patriarchal land tenure systems.