Level of Women Participation in Upland Farming

Agriculture constitutes the backbone of most developing countries. In the Philippines, over 40% of the population depends on agriculture as their source of livelihood. This paper aims to determine the level of women’s participation in upland farming in the Province of Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines. The study employed the descriptive survey method and made use of the purposive sampling technique. The study revealed that women in the Province of Nueva Vizcaya moderately participate in upland farming. Among all farming activities, women were found to be more involved in the marketing of farm products than in other farming activities. Women were also moderately involved in planning. Among the planning activities, women were most involved in investment and least involved in planting and harvesting. They were likewise moderately involved in production activities. Among these activities, they were most involved in weeding and least involved in spraying and fertilizer application. In harvesting and post-harvesting activities, women were moderately involved; they participated more in cleaning and least in hauling. It is prudent to say that women play a significant role in upland farming in the province. Therefore, policymakers and stakeholders should recognize this contribution and provide women with machines, tools, and equipment to make their work more effective and efficient.

upland farming, women participation, rural agriculture, agricultural growth, agriculture production

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