Health Challenges: Organisation Says Lack Of Labour-Saving Technology Affecting Women - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
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December 9, 2019
The Small Scale Women Farmers Organisation in Nigeria,SWOFON has lamented the health challenges faced by women farmers due to lack ofgender-friendly labour saving technologies.
Thegroup, in a communiqué signed by the National Coordinator, Omaboyowa Roberts atthe end of its two-day 2019 National Annual Farmers Forum, held in Abuja, saidwomen farmers are  using outdated technologies that task their strengthand health.
Thecommuniqué added small-holder women farmers face deplorable labour activitiesthat often lead to deterioration in their health, while consuming time in amanner that hamper productivity.
Theorganisation also alleged that most government initiatives on agriculture werehijacked by political farmers, and suggested the creation of small-holderfarmers committees in the legislative assemblies at national and state levels.