Facts and
figures
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An extension
officer in the Philippines interviews
women about their use of indigenous plants
as pest controls
FAO/13866/M.
Allara-Carlin
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- In the state of Kerala, India, a
longstanding commitment to female education has
been cited as a major factor in increasing life
expectancy to 70 years - compared with the
Indian average of 56 to 58 years.
- Women make up to 51 percent of the
agricultural labour force worldwide - yet they
receive only 5 percent of all extension
services
- In 1989 only about 6 percent of extension
personnel's time was devoted to women
farmers
- Only 15 percent of the world's extension
agents are women
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