Lack of clarity behind measurement and interpretation of statistics on gender and land leads
to an inability to clearly articulate a policy response to the potential inequalities faced by …

Women are key actors in food systems as producers, wage workers, processors, traders,
and consumers. They do this work despite many constraints and limitations, including lower …

Women's empowerment is considered a 'prerequisite'to achieving global food security.
Gender systems, however, are diverse and complex. The nature and extent of gender …

This study explores the role of gender-based decision-making in the adoption of improved
maize varieties. The primary data were collected in 2018 from 560 farm households in …

Why do many smallholder farmers fail to adopt what appear to be relatively simple
agronomic or management practices which can help them cope with climate-induced …

Despite significant efforts, Africa has struggled to imitate the rapid agricultural growth that
took place in Asia in the 1960s and 1970s. As a rare but important exception, Ethiopia's …

This study examines the impact of gender differences on maize productivity in Dawuro Zone,
southern Ethiopia. Our study addressed the limitations of the previous studies in two ways …

Agricultural development efforts that do not address persistent gender gaps miss
opportunities for greater impact. This synthesis reflects on key findings from integrated …

BACKGROUND This paper documents farmer perceptions and management practices for
fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiderda JE Smith), providing a baseline for the development …

This paper examines the interplay between Malawi's input subsidy and access to extension
services, and the impact of both on farm productivity and food security using Malawi's …