Analysis of gender roles in tomato production in Municipal Area Council, Abuja, Nigeria

This study analyzed gender roles in tomato production Municipal Area Council, Abuja, Nigeria. The described socio-economic characteristics of the farmers, examined activities carried out production, estimated costs and returns identified constraints faced by farmers area. A multi-stage random sampling technique was adopted a well structured questionnaire with scheduled interview were used to elicit information from one hundred twenty respondents. Descriptive statistics, gross margin analysis z-test analytical tools employed this study. Results revealed that majority (69.2%) respondents male mean age 45 years old. showed land clearing (51.8%) personal labour while their female counterpart (48.6%) family labour. Result profitability N67,083.64 N34,325.38 realized for both respectively per cropping season. Tomato area highly profitable farmers. return on naira invested N1.99k N1.67k respectively. inadequate capital, lack improved planting seeds, contact extension services among others major affect Therefore, should be encouraged cultivate crop varieties strong seed coat longer shelf life. could pool resources together purchase motorcycles or vehicles easy movement produce farm gates market places order reduce high perishability fruits. Also, endeavor use machinery herbicides solve problems supply simple respectively, which do not encourage large scale production. control pests diseases infestation, package fruits make them more attractive consumers earn higher price.