Role of farm women in cotton growing areas with special reference to Nanded district in Maharashtra

摘要

Cotton is an important cash crop. In Marathwada region, the Nanded district ranks first in cotton production. From ancient times, women played a key role in farming. Moreover, without women's participation farming system cannot be run. Hence, this study was aimed at knowing the role of farm women in cotton cultivation in Nanded district of Maharashtra. It revealed that women participated in maximum activities in cotton cultivation. They had knowledge of cotton varieties, spacing and other cotton related practices. They also participated in post-harvest care of cotton.