Effect of Agricultural Interventions on Rural Labourer Women's Livelihood: A Perspective of Growth and Sustainability

Abstract

The objective of this research article is to investigate the implications of modern agricultural interventions on the female labor force in the agricultural sector of Pakistan. A large portion of rural women depends on agriculture for their livelihoods, but they have become increasingly vulnerable due to the introduction of modern agricultural interventions. The adoption of these interventions is influenced by various bio-physical and socio-economic factors. The study was conducted in seven villages in the rice cultivation sector of the Sialkot District in the upper Punjab region of Pakistan, employing a cross-sectional quantitative research design. The methods used included a structured interview schedule administered to 200 female respondents. The study revealed that the adoption of agricultural interventions in rice cultivation was determined by age, education level, and the ability to operate technology. The study concluded that the introduction of gender-friendly agricultural interventions in rice cultivation could lead to a reduction in unemployment among rural women and an enhancement of household income, with further implications for gender empowerment.