Mechanization supports women farmers’ productivity, but impact on empowerment is inclusive
Mechanization is regarded as a key tool in the empowerment of women in agriculture. Mechanization is often associated with an increase in farmers’ income and time available to invest in alternative economic activities. Evidence suggests a limited but positive impact of mechanization on women’s agric...
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| Formato: | Brief |
| Lenguaje: | Inglés |
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CGIAR GENDER Impact Platform
2024
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| Acceso en línea: | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/144149 |
| Sumario: | Mechanization is regarded as a key tool in the empowerment of women in agriculture.
Mechanization is often associated with an increase in farmers’ income and time available to invest in alternative economic activities.
Evidence suggests a limited but positive impact of mechanization on women’s agricultural productivity.
Evidence on the specific benefits of mechanization for women and its different impacts on women and men farmers remains inadequate. |
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