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Happy #internationalwomensday2024 Today, we honor the remarkable women whose tireless efforts sustain life on our planet through their invaluable contributions to agriculture. Empowering women in this vital sector, fostering gender equity, and amplifying women's leadership and innovation are essential steps toward achieving sustainable development and ensuring food security for all. Women play a central role in every aspect of agriculture, from planting seeds to nurturing crops and bringing food to our tables. Their resilience, resourcefulness, and dedication are the cornerstone of thriving communities and resilient food systems worldwide. Here’s to creating a more inclusive, equitable, and prosperous world for generations to come. #organicfarming #regenerativeagriculture #agroecology #agricultureandfarming Research Institute of Organic Agriculture FiBL Ripple Effect KALRO FARMING International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC) Biovision Foundation Biovision Africa Trust Farmers Trend Rainforest Alliance Dalberg Research TechnoServe GIZ Kenya Agrico Farm Africa International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) CIAT Micro Enterprise Support Programme Trust (MESPT) Coalition of Action 4 Soil Health (CA4SH)

What’s new in the Agriculture sector series; 2026 Declared International Year of the Woman Farmer Recently the United Nations General Assembly declared 2026 the International Year of the Woman Farmer, a testament to women’s critical role in global food and agricultural production. Spearheaded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA and supported by over 100 co-sponsors, including the U.S. government, this declaration aims to raise awareness of the unique challenges women in agriculture face and catalyze action to address them. Women are responsible for approximately half of the world’s food production, yet they often face greater food insecurity than men. The #InternationalYearoftheWomanFarmer will highlight these disparities and advocate for women’s equal access to economic, educational, and leadership opportunities in agriculture. This, in return, will empower women farmers and advance global food security. In Africa, women farmers play a crucial role, producing 70% of the continent’s food. At RiceAfrika Rwanda, we are committed to revolutionizing agriculture, recognizing the significant contribution of women to the sector. By empowering women farmers with the right tools, resources, and support, we aim to enhance agricultural productivity and food security across Africa. At RiceAfrika Rwanda we envision an Africa that can feed itself and the world. Stay tuned to be informed about how we strive to improve the productivity of smallholder farmers. Picture: Tania Uwibambe our Brand Strategist and Sofia a smallholder farmer in Rwamagana district after a long day of harvesting maize!

🌾 Women Farmers: Key to Africa’s Food Security 🌍 Women produce up to 80% of sub-Saharan Africa’s food, yet they often lack equal access to resources. If women farmers had the same opportunities as men, their yields could increase by 20-30%, lifting millions out of hunger. Alphonsine's story shows the potential of women farmers across the continent. A 24-year-old farmer in Rwanda, she joined One Acre Fund and saw her harvests grow fivefold, creating surplus income to invest in a shop and secure her family’s future. 🚜 As Africa's population heads toward 2.5 billion by 2050, empowering women farmers isn’t just an option—it’s essential. By addressing the specific challenges women face in accessing land, financing, and markets, we can unlock massive productivity gains that will improve food security and foster sustainable growth. The data backs this up: Closing the gender gap in agriculture could add $1 trillion to global GDP and lift 45 million people out of hunger. 🌍📈 At One Acre Fund, we’re taking action by providing women farmers like Alphonsine with the tools and knowledge they need to thrive. But there’s still more to be done. Let’s continue working together to create inclusive, resilient food systems that ensure Africa’s agricultural future is secure. #FoodSecurity #WomenInAgriculture #Sustainability

Exciting news from CHC AGRITECH AFRICA and Nigwed Project ! We're proud to announce the 100% delivery of our microbiome sachets to women farming Orange Flesh Sweet potatoes and various other crops, livestock, and aquaculture. This partnership is achieving remarkable milestones, pushing forward #food security (SDG2) and #economic #empowerment (SDG8) for women and girls (SDG5) in rural Africa. With the incredible support of partners like the Ministry of Women Affairs, Watson Institute , and the Western Union Foundation, these microbiome sachets will reach numerous women across different communities. Our joint efforts aim to uplift 10,000,000 #women farmers by 2030, combining our vision with that of NigWed. We extend our heartfelt gratitude and a big vision for the future. We call on interested #partners and #agrodealers to join us in making these products accessible to the women farmers who make up 70% of the agricultural workforce in Nigeria and are responsible for two-thirds of the country's food production. Let's #support these women—your support will not only help them but also the people who depend on them. Together, we can create a significant #impact. #Agriculture #WomenEmpowerment #Sustainability #FoodSecurity #CHCAgritech #NigWed #Partnerships #EconomicGrowth #Nigeria #MicrobiomeTech #RuralDevelopment

Women and agriculture. Africa As we navigate the challenges of food security and sustainable agriculture in Africa, one key factor stands out — the irreplaceable role of African women in the sector. https://lnkd.in/ekWNrStQ

Exciting insights on farmers' adoption of potato 🥔 zero-tillage and rice straw mulching (PZTM) in the Ganges Delta of Bangladesh! 56% of intervention households embraced PZTM, finding it to be labor-efficient and beneficial for women's participation in farming. Access to quality seed 🌱 remains a key factor for increasing adoption in the region. 👉🏽 https://lnkd.in/gWZmttQY 🔸 Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH 🔸 CGIAR

The role of women in agriculture in Africa is significant and multifaceted, playing crucial roles in various aspects of agricultural production, processing, marketing, and distribution. Women make up a large portion of the agricultural labor force in Africa, often performing tasks such as planting, weeding, harvesting, and post-harvest processing. In many rural areas, women are the primary producers of staple crops like maize, millet, and cassava. Also, Women play a critical role in ensuring food security and proper nutrition for their families and communities. They are often responsible for household food production, including cultivating kitchen gardens and raising small livestock, which contribute to diversified diets and improved nutrition. International women's day 2024

On this #InternationalDayofRuralWomen, we celebrate women farmers as unsung architects of rural development, shaping a sustainable future for their communities and beyond. Working with the Louis Dreyfus Foundation and other partners, LDC is working to empower women farmers around the world, by providing access to resources and helping to build networks. Among other programs, we shine a spotlight on... 🌾 Kenya: where women farmers are leading a sustainable farming movement through agroecological practices. 🌾 India: where we support 5,000 women to acquire skills in sustainable farming and financial literacy. 🌾 Argentina: where cooperative farming models have improved the livelihoods of nearly 200 families. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dppKHaqx #WomenInAgriculture #SustainableDevelopment #Empowerment

Jescal, a peanut butter company, partners with USAID-TechnoServe Alliance for Inclusive and Nutritious Food Processing - AINFP program to support smallholder farmers. They provide quality seeds, promote sustainable agriculture, and boost food security in Malawi. With 4 out of 10 employees being women, Jescal champions gender diversity in agribusiness. Their innovative sourcing model ensures steady income for farmers while producing delicious, locally-made peanut butter that contributes to community resilience. Discover how this partnership drives inclusive growth in the agri-food sector! Learn more: www.ainfp.org #MalawianPeanutButter #InclusiveSourceing #WomenInAgriculture #FoodSecurity #AINFP #MalawianPeanutButter #InclusiveSourceing #WomenInAgriculture #FoodSecurity #AINFP #FoodProcessing #SmallholderFarmers #SustainableAgriculture #StakeholdersForum #InclusiveSupplyChain #FarmersEmpowerment #SustainableDevelopment #TechnicalAssistance #NutritiousFood #EmpoweringFarmers #RegionalDevelopment #Partnerships #WebinarAlert #EmpowermentThroughPartnerships #growth

Up to 65% of Africa’s productive land is estimated to be degraded, and many smallholder farmers must eke out a living on degraded and nutrient depleted soils 🌱 Evidence shows that increasing women’s control over agricultural management decisions can enhance soil quality and increase land productivity. However, gender inequality is deeply embedded in soil health and plant nutrient management, and must be urgently addressed. With this week’s launch of the African Union’s African Fertilizer and Soil Health Action Plan at the Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit, learn more about how empowering women farmers can help improve Africa’s soil health and plant nutrition ⬇️ 📖 This new blog by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) covers the issues women farmers face and includes recommendations for building on the Action Plan: https://bit.ly/3WtFmw4 💻 Watch today’s summit side event, sponsored by the CGIAR GENDER Impact Platform, the CGIAR Initiative on NEXUS Gains, GROOTS Kenya, the USAID, and International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), at 2 pm EAT: https://bit.ly/4acKmIP #AFSH24 #NEXUSGainsInitiative #OneCGIAR #SoilHealth #GenderEquality