Las mujeres rurales y su productividad agrícola.

Abstract

In recent years, women farmers’ participation in agriculture has increased as male farmers migrate from the countryside to the cities. Thus, women in agriculture not only provide an important livelihood for their families, but also become the backbone of the rural economy, as their productivity ensures the country’s food security. Despite their contribution to the national economy, the role played by rural women remains invisible, as few studies have shown the factors that influence women’s agricultural productivity. For this reason, the present research aims to analyze the sociodemographic, geographic and production determinants that influence the increase in agricultural productivity of agricultural production units managed by women. For this purpose, a multiple linear regression model with selection bias correction is estimated using information from the Continuous Agricultural Surface and Production Survey ESPAC (2020). The results suggest that production units that are managed by women with higher education have better productivity. The same is observed for women farmers who use good quality agricultural technologies and inputs.