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In much of the world, the face of farming is female. Globally, reports the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the majority of economically active women in the least-developed countries work in agriculture.
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If not for women entering the farming profession, the next farming crisis might be called "Who will grow our food?"
Ensuring equal rights in ownership and control over land for women and men is essential to achieve gender equality (SDG5) and eradicate poverty (SDG 1).
The Fourth Industrial Revolution is, ostensibly, upon us. The term was coined in 2016 by Klaus Schwab, the founder and executive chairman of the World Economic Form.
For rural communities, land is crucial for providing families with housing, food, and security. Holding land is often associated with social status and higher income.
The government is working with the agricultural sector to support and manage address challenges that women face in the industry, agriculture, land reform and rural development minister Thoko Didiza said.
