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East -West Africa Lowland Regional Gender Workshop in North Sudan1
KENYA MAP SHOWING POTENTIAL WHEAT ZONES
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Introduction
Wheat is the second most importantcereal crop after maize in terms ofproduction and consumption in Kenya.
It contributes significantly to thecountry’s food security and livelihoodsupport.
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Introduction..
80% of the wheat production is by largescale farmers (20%) while small-scalefarmers (80%) produce 20%.
Average annual national production is400,000 tons while consumption is 1million tons.
Per capita wheat consumption isincreasing by 4% per annum.
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Why Wheat Seed Production?..
Inadequate access to improved wheatvarieties by small-scale farmers.
Unavailability of quality seed to small-scale farmers leading to use of recycledseeds.
Unavailability of appropriate smallholdermachinery, equipment and implements.
Emerging and spread of new diseases(e.g. stem rust, Ug99) and insect pests.
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Understanding Gender
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What is Gender?..
• Gender is defined as a social relationship between men and women, that is determined by society
• The relations refer to a complex system through which women and men are socialized
• These relations determine access to power and resources
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What is Gender?..
• In nearly all cases, the relationship isunequal in terms of labour, access toand control over resources, benefits andoverall power relations
• Because gender is socially constructed, itvaries within and between cultures and alsoover time
• Since gender relations are constructed sociallyand can be changed over time: We need tolook for systematic approach to reduceexisting gender > equality gaps withinResearch and Society
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Why Gender in Wheat Seed Production?..
We need equal opportunities and participation in, and benefit from agricultural production and development initiatives for both women and men, to achieve gender balance
A situation where men and women are seen to be equal, provided with equal opportunities in the society, enjoying equal benefits and are treated the same before the law
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Why Gender in Wheat Seed Production?..
It involves identifying and removing constraints that may affect the participation and/or benefit of women and men from the agricultural / development processes.
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The Basic Principle
Balance the involvement of females and males in all agricultural related activities or issues
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Farmers
Researchers
Information captured at farmer’s level, disaggregated by sex
Methodologies for participatory gender analysis tools and gender disaggregated data…done
Capacity building in conceptual and gender analysis 12East-West Africa Lowland Regional Gender Workshop in North Sudan
Gender Profile in Wheat seed value chains
Participation in the wheat valuechains is gendered in regard to:
• Who produces what wheat?
• Who does what role along the wheat value chain?
• Who has access to and control over the resources?
• Who has access to and control over benefits?
• Who makes what decisions?13East -West Africa Lowland Regional Gender Workshop in North Sudan
Small Scale Gender Differentiation Roles in Wheat Production in Kenya
Female Farmers Male Farmers
Weed weeds
Fetch water for spraying
Cut by hand- Sickle
Thresh by hand
Winnow
Dress (Post-harvest)
Spray Chemicals
Carry dressed seed to store
Market
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Gender Statistics in Wheat Seed Production
90%
10%
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Differentiated Gender Groups within 3 Districts
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Buuri DistrictKieni West
DistrictNyandarua
District
All Women 3 0 0
All Men 0 1 0
Mixed Groups 2 3 3
3
0 00
1
0
2
3 3
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
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Engendered Graphical Statistics by Districts of Small Scale Wheat Farmer Groups
Buuri DistrictKieni West
DistrictNyandarua
Central Distrcit
Female 200 11 15
Male 40 60 24
0
50
100
150
200
250
Note: In Buuri District, female farmers were more in groups than male farmers. This was because they had started the groups to feed their families hence progressed to being business groups.
Success Story – Toa JashoWomen SHG
The group planted 13 acres ofwheat seed in July 2013.
Harvested 260 bag/90kg
Sold 180 bags from 9 acres.
Kept 80 bags/90 for nextseason.
The group earned Kshs. 885,000from the seed sales.
Group members received Kshs.20,000 each from the sales.
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Success Story – Farmers SHG
The farmers bought dairy cow, sheep and renovated zero grazing unit.
They increased acreage from 13 acres (5.2 Ha) in 2013 to 49 acres (19.6 Ha) in 2014.
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Cross Cutting Issues
Gender mainstreaming - groupsinvolved in wheat seed production arerequired to have at least 30% of eithergender. In capacity building it is ensuredthat both gender are represented.
Environmental issues – Farmerssensitized on good agriculturalpractices, soil and water management.
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Cross Cutting Issues..
Farmer groups trained on safe andeffective use of pesticides includingprotective gears and safe disposal ofcontainers.
Child labor - farmer groups sensitized onhiring labor from adults above 18 years ofage.
Risk misuse of resources i.e. Wereencouraged each to open Bank Accountsfor their safe keeping of money
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Achievements
Potential for increased wheat productivityin project areas (1.8 to 3.5 tons perhectare) through dissemination ofimproved varieties, crop managementpractices and seed production.
Increased demand for improved wheatseed in the project areas mostly womenadoption.
Strong collaboration and linkagesamongst wheat stakeholders (farmers,MOALF, KALRO, KEPHIS, Agro-dealers).
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Way Forward
…are we walking the GENDER talk?!23East -West Africa Lowland Regional Gender Workshop in North Sudan
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