Abstract:
The significant role of women in various agricultural sectors cannot be denied,
including livestock rearing, which involves the majority of rural women. Despite their
contributions to food production, women face challenges in accessing knowledge,
technology, credit and land compared to men and are rarely beneficiaries of
agricultural incentives and innovation. This study aims to determine the socioeconomic
status of rural women involved in livestock rearing, the determinants of
women participation in livestock rearing, and the barriers they faced. Primary data
was collected in June to July 2022. Binary Logistic regression analysis was used to
identify the determinants of women participation in livestock rearing. The results
indicate that education level, experience, knowledge on livestock rearing, and
extension contact have a positive impact on rural women's participation in livestock
rearing, while age and family size have a negative impact. However, factors like
training and membership of social organizations have no impact on participation.
Challenges faced by rural women in livestock rearing include disease outbreaks, high
feed costs, lack of grassland, low milk prices, limited access to credit, and a shortage
of trained vaccination workers. Policies and programs should prioritize the
productivity and economic empowerment of women in agriculture to ensure
sustainable development.
Description:
A Thesis
Submitted to the Faculty of Agribusiness Management Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural
University, Dhaka, in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of
MASTER OF SCIENCE (MS)
IN
DEVELOPMENT AND POVERTY STUDIES
