Rural women participation in the irrigated agricultural development : an empirical study with reference to rural women farmers in Shendi Matammah localities irrigated agricultural sector

الملخص EN

This paper is designed to assess the rural women participation in irrigated agricultural development.

A case study of women armers in Shendi/Matammah irrigated area.

The sample of respondents was selected from 5 villages in the area of study (Shendi/Matammah area).

Quota sampling procedure was employed for selection of 100 women in the area.

The primary data were collected by use of structured interview schedule.

The secondary data were obtained from the previous studies (research, papers), and official reports and documents of Shandi/Matammah localities and other relevant sources.

A number of analytical techniques for data presentation and analysis were employed, descriptive statistical analysis, (frequencies and percentages), and chi-square.

Moreover, the results revealed that women farmers in Shendi/Matammah area were not aware of agricultural practices, and had no contact with extension and research.

In addition they were not interested in practicing agricultural activities, beside participating in activities other than agriculture.

The paper suggested a set of recommendations that focused on ways of improving rural women participation in other practices rather than agriculture, together with availing services for these practices, and increasing access for social services for women in the area of study such as (educational services, health services, drinking water etc…).