Exploring the experiences and perceptions of women's migration and its implications for agricultural productivity: a study of Kobo Woreda, Semen Wollo, Ethiopia

Agriculture is the backbone of Ethiopia. The role of women in agriculture is very immense. The internal migration of rural women from Kobo Woreda, Ethiopia has been gradually growing year after year. While their contributions to agricultural productivity are crucial, little attention has been made to the impact on agricultural output. The causes driving this migration are various and complicated. The study gathered data from a diverse group of informants to ensure triangulation. Some studies found that rural-urban migration of women has insignificant impact on agricultural output and even remittances provide economic benefits and investment in agricultural inputs, while my study found drawbacks outweigh benefits. When women migrate, it not only leads to a shortage of physical labor, but also contributes to the loss of customs, skills, and traditional knowledge. Additionally, the remittances they send are often insufficient and inconsistent.