Equitable access to land is key to investing in rural development, fighting hunger and protecting biodiversity, says IFAD - Farmers Review Africa

Equitable access to land is key to investing in rural development, fighting hunger and protecting biodiversity, says IFAD - Farmers Review Africa

If the tenure of their productive lands is guaranteed, the rural population can play a decisive role as a driver of transformation of agri-food systems. This is the main message launched by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) during the Global Land Forum 2025, which is being held this week in Bogota, Colombia. “Access […] The post Equitable access to land is key to investing in rural development, fighting hunger and protec…

Insecurity of land tenure sets women farmers back

By: Mpho Shelile MASERU Across Lesotho and much of Africa, agriculture is not merely a livelihood, it is a lifeline and women are at the heart of it. From the misty highlands of Thaba-Tseka to the fertile lowlands of Leribe, women are not only tilling the land but also sowing the seeds of change, resilience, and empowerment. These women are more than just farmers but are the backbone of rural communities. They grow food to feed their families, s…