Women in Agriculture
So if the community’s health is dependent on the ability of women to provide for themselves, the question is how do we make it easier for women to do so?
So if the community’s health is dependent on the ability of women to provide for themselves, the question is how do we make it easier for women to do so?
Growing under the watch of a focused, fearless, and nature-friendly grandmother contributed largely to my love for nature and belief that women have a right that should be preserved and respected.
But despite women bearing the heaviest burden as primary farmers, they own only 7% of land and are marginalized in any decision-making on how the land is used. The lack of land-ownership means women do not benefit from compensation packages offered by infrastructure developments.