Posts Tagged ‘Women in Agriculture’
Celebrating Women in Agribusiness on International Women’s Day
We believe that women are the key to the future for a sustainable world. On International Women’s Day, we affirm our commitment to an equitable, divers and inclusive world where women are celebrated and valued.
Read MoreWomen Entrepreneurs Leading Resilient Food Systems in Africa
While the coronavirus pandemic has been disruptive to the daily lives of everyone around the world, it also both highlights and exacerbates inequities of specific groups of people. One of…
Read MoreFrom Seasonal to Year-Round Business Activities
Access to time and labor-saving technologies not only makes postharvest processing more efficient but is also a beneficial resource for entrepreneurial opportunities.
Read MoreImproving Quality of Cassava with Postharvest Drying Technologies
When drying cassava in open-air, it takes Namasango 3-4 weeks to fulfill an order of 10 metric tons. The dryer however, is expected to reduce the fulfillment time to just one week.
Read MoreFemale-Owned Agribusiness Provides Sorghum Threshing Services to Kenyan Farmers
Jane Kisia has been a sorghum entrepreneur, and farmer for over seven years in Kisumu County in Western Kenya. She is proud to help over 1,000 farmers, particularly women by offering commercial threshing services for greater productivity.
Read MoreIncluding African Women Benefits Everyone
When we invest in postharvest opportunities for rural women, we invest in the growth, development and nourishment of entire communities.
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