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Transforming women’s empowerment in agrifood systems
March 4, 2026
Joanna Slezak, Sajila Khan
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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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March 10, 2022
Donna Hutchinson, Joanna Slezak, Laura Hollis, Toby Penrhys-Evans
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