The Small Scale Women Farmers Organisation in Nigeria, SWOFON has lamented the health challenges faced by women farmers due to lack of gender-friendly labour saving technologies.
The group, in a communiqué signed by the National Coordinator, Omaboyowa Roberts at the end of its two-day 2019 National Annual Farmers Forum, held in Abuja, said women farmers are using outdated technologies that task their strength and health.
The communiqué added small-holder women farmers face deplorable labour activities that often lead to deterioration in their health, while consuming time in a manner that hamper productivity.
The organisation also alleged that most government initiatives on agriculture were hijacked by political farmers, and suggested the creation of small-holder farmers committees in the legislative assemblies at national and state levels.