Solano’s bumper crop: Women farmers

Solano’s bumper crop: Women farmers

Rose Loveall strides confidently through rows of nursery pots brimming with vibrant, young plants, effortlessly identifying each variety as she goes. The scent of fresh basil fills the air, mingling with the earthy smell of soil inside the warm, plastic tarp-covered “hoop” house. This is her domain, and she thrives here. “This is our basil crop — we’re just kicking off the basil season,” she explains. “We’ve got everything from purple basil to s…

The Government presented the first report on Indicators for the Financial Inclusion of Women, which reveals important data on how rural and agricultural women are accessing the financial system in Peru.This report is the result of the work of the Consultative Committee on Financial Inclusion for Women, with the participation of the Ministry of Women and Vulnerable Populations (MIMP) and the Ministry of Agricultural and Irrigation Development (MI…

Women farmers demand fair shot at success

Despite growing opportunities, women in agriculture face hurdles in scaling their businesses, experts at the Mzansi Young Farmers Indaba noted. Support through strong partnerships and financial literacy is crucial for women to move beyond subsistence farming and thrive commercially. Women farmers demand fair shot at success appeared first on Food For Mzansi