This study shows agricultural empowerment programs boosted productivity in women agripreneurs, indicating effective support for upland rice production.
Key Points
Agricultural empowerment programs significantly increase the productivity of women agripreneurs in upland rice production.
Respondents experienced an increase in productivity from 0.31 kg/₦ before empowerment to 1.44 kg/₦ after empowerment.
Data were collected from 90 women using structured questionnaires and analyzed with descriptive statistics.
Institutionalization and robust monitoring of empowerment programs are essential for sustained impact.