Women in Asian rice farming families: research agenda and the strategies for the year 2000
1990
Adalla, C.B. | Paris, T.R. | Hoque, M.M. (Philippines Univ., Los Banos, College, Laguna (Philippines). Dept. of Entomology)
Numerous studies indicate that Asian farm women contribute significant labor inputs in crop and animal production and in various income-generating rice-based enterprises. Actual labor contribution vary by country, culture and economic status. In addition to actual labor contribution, more and more Asian women are becoming active partners of their respective husbands in making decisions related to farm activities and resource allocation. A general conclusion of earlier studies is that despite their significant role in production, the technology and skills development needs of Asian farm women are generally bypassed and taken for granted because their on-farm and off-farm roles are regarded as natural extensions of their domestic responsibilities as wives and mothers. Results of country case studies presented in a recent Women in Rice Farming Systems Workshop in Indonesia showed that gender analysis in rice farming research particularly in technology generation, testing and adaptation trials have made a difference. The workshop further identified research agenda and future strategies to assist Asian farm women in their technology and skills requirement for better productivity and lesser drudgery in performing production and post-harvest tasks. Hopefully the workshop recommendations can influence the rice research community in integrating concern of women in their future research and technology transfer programs.
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