Constraints Analysis Development constraints analysis Gender considerations Implications for successful extension interventions and improvement. Concerning the F limited decision making power, raise awareness within the community for the need for F, along with M, to have decision making power concerning the land 5. Much of the population, but especially F, are illiterate. Pests and diseases of crops and livestocks Quantity and quality of crop and livestock produce is negatively affected, leading to a poor diet and lower income for all the family. Depletion of the soil Affecting the whole family, crop yield and quality is reduced and there are more pests and diseases.
Women have limited access to extension services.
Womens' lack of access to extension services, combined with their lack of decision making power concerning farming, results in women lacking some of the skills which men have gained from contact with extension. If the husband is away then the farm may suffer leading to decreased family income and health. Limited access to and use of agricultural technologies. Women have very little access to and decision making power concerning farm inputs, this may minimize their contribution to farm productivity.