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humanity & Social Sciences Journal 4 (1): 19-30, 2009 ISSN 1818-4960 IDOSI Publications, 2009 Corresponding Author:Yemisi I. Ogunlela, Department of Public Administration, Faculty of Administration,Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria19 Gender Issues in Agriculture and Rural Development in Nigeria: The Role of Women Yemisi I. Ogunlela and Aisha A. Mukhtar1 2 Department of Public Administration, Faculty of Administration,1 Ahmadu Bello University, P M Bag 1013, Zaria, NigeriaDepartment of Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture , Ahmadu Bello University,2P M Bag 1044, Zaria, NigeriaAbstract: Most farmers in Nigeria operate at the subsistence, smallholder level in an extensiveagricultural system; hence in their hands lies the country s food security a
Humanity & Social Sciences Journal 4 (1): 19-30, 2009 ... Particularly striking, however, is the fact that rural women, more than their male counterparts, take the lead in agricultural activities, making up to 60-80 percent of labour force. It is ironical that their contributions to agriculture and rural development are seldom noticed. Furthermore,
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