The Status of Women in Agrifood Systems

On 13th April, 2023, the Food and Agriculture Organization(FAO) released a report titled “The Status Of Women In Agrifood Systems”. It is the first of its kind since 2010 (State of Food and Agriculture (SOFA) 2010–11: Women in Agriculture – Closing the gender gap for development).

Major Findings

Gender-Based Barriers

  • Women make up a significant proportion of the agricultural workforce, accounting for around 40% of the global agricultural labor force.
  • However, women often face significant gender-based barriers that limit their access to resources, technology, and markets, which can impact their productivity and income.

Gaps are Unchanged

  • Even though women have ....
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