By Amina Mustapha
Human survival and economic development are vitally tied to agriculture. Agriculture provides food, fiber, and other essential products with women essentially the backbone especially in rural Nigeria through subsistence farming.
They make significant contributions to crop production, livestock management, fisheries, and forestry. Further to these, women also play a critical role in the household and community, providing food, water, and fuel, and caring for children, the elderly, and the sick. However, their essential role in agriculture, women face numerous challenges that limit their productivity and ability to participate fully in agricultural development.