Transforming women’s empowerment in agrifood systems

Three Pakistani women, two farmers and an extension worker, who are empowering themselves and other women in agrifood systems
Women in agrifood systems are essential. They constitute over 50% of the agricultural workforce (FAO, 2023), with roles throughout the food value chain supporting the production of over half of the world’s food.  However, studies show that they produce 20-30% less than men. As a marginalized group, they face unequal control of and access to resources.   If male-female differences in access and yields were overcome, the number of undernourished…
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Welcome to the CABI podcast, a series dedicated to agricultural science and how it can improve lives and address the challenges faced by people around the world.
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