Women account for nearly 43% of the agricultural labour force worldwide
Rooted in Strength: Women Empowering Agriculture and Building Resilience
Being a founder in agriculture comes with unique challenges, especially in addressing the systemic barriers that women face in this field. Agriculture, often male-dominated, demands resilience and innovation to create opportunities for female empowerment. Women account for nearly 43% of the agricultural labour force worldwide, yet their contributions are often undervalued, and they face limited access to land, resources, training, and decision-making roles.
As a founder, empowering female farmers involves breaking these barriers and creating inclusive opportunities, such as:
As a founder, empowering female farmers involves breaking these barriers and creating inclusive opportunities, such as:
Skill Development
Offering training programs to teach women modern farming techniques and sustainable practices.
Access to Resources
Providing female farmers with tools, biofertilizers, and microfinancing opportunities to boost productivity.
Community Building
Creating networks where women farmers can share experiences and knowledge to support each other.
Advocacy for Rights
Ensuring that policies and practices prioritize women’s access to land ownership and fair wages.
