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When we know better, we must do better! 🦉 The future of agriculture is female. 👩🌾 According to FAO, global agricultural production and #FoodSecurity could increase by 20-30% if women in rural areas had access to land, technology and financial services. Women in India's agriculture sector make up 65% of the total female workforce, but face enormous challenges that hinder their progress. Maharashtra, India’s third largest state and the economic and financial hub of the country, is working with the private sector to empower women farmers through: 🌱 Access to advisory and inputs 🛒 Access to markets 💻 Digitization Check out this World Economic Forum article to find out how why female farmers hold the power to transform food systems.