Women in Agriculture Hold the Key to Africa's Food Security

Farmerline scales climate-smart agriculture for smallholder farmers to secure Africa’s food future

Farmerline is bridging the agricultural data and resource gap for smallholder farmers across West Africa. As a Bright Spot, Farmerline helps farmers boost yields and enhance climate resilience while building more sustainable food systems.  Agriculture remains the backbone of Africa’s economy, with smallholder farmers producing around 70% of Africa’s food supply. Yet, a significant majority of them lack access to financing and climate-smart know…

Women in Agriculture Hold the Key to Africa's Food Security

According to the World Bank, the agricultural economy employs 65 – 70% of Africa’s labour force and on average accounts for 30–40 percent of GDP. In developing nations, women are believed to make up 43% of this agricultural workforce. Yet, the barriers many women face in the sector limit their productivity, hinder their full contribution, […] The post Women in Agriculture Hold the Key to Africa’s Food Security appeared first on Farmers Review Af…