The G20 Empower Goal aims to recognise women the contribution of women in agriculture. 350 women in agriculture from 23 districts of Punjab participated in an event that marked the occasion.

Gender inequities have often confined women to subservient roles where they’re often seen as helpers to the male family members. Hence, recognising and supporting women’s role in natural resource management can have broader benefits for communities.

The future of agriculture and agri-based businesses lies with women. Despite their immense contribution to agriculture, their efforts are rarely acknowledged. This needs to change.

In 2013, amidst unusual heat, Mridula Ramesh remembers her family running out of water at her house in Madurai. She had just had a new baby, and with a difficult pregnancy and delivery behind her, she was finally at home after having a corporate career for several years. This meant she had time to reflect […]

Women have the power to start the second green revolution in India, Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh has said. Speaking at the at the Rashtriya Mahila Kisan Diwas celebrations in New Delhi on on Sunday (Oct 15), Singh said that all women need is opportunities and adequate facilities to venture into the right direction. He spoke […]

Research in underway how to make lighter agricultural equipment for women so as to encourage them to take up farming.

Times of India reports a two day National workshop on women empowerment, organized in Kanpur, that discussed empowerment during 12th Five year plan through agriculture mechanism.

The role women pay in agriculture is indispensable. ‘Feed the Future’ initiative by the US Government, tries to examine the factors that help empower women working in the agriculture sector across three developing countries.