AgServer Spearheads Digital Technology in Smallholder Farming

Nov 13, 2021

Smallholder agriculture is probably the oldest and largest industry in the world with about 2 billion people depending on the sector for their livelihoods. In Africa, this agriculture accounts for about 70% of the workforce. By increasing productivity in...

PRESS RELEASE: COVID-19 and Women in Agriculture

Nov 13, 2021

As COVID-19 continues to spread in Africa, women in agriculture are struggling to cope not only with the restrictions to limit the spread of the disease but also with endemic inequalities, which undermine their capacity to respond and recover from the impact of this...

Leveling the Playing Field for Women in Agriculture

Apr 9, 2021

Women in agriculture are vital in fighting climate change and achieving food security; yet they face a number of barriers. Women are the backbone of the agricultural sector, composing 43% of the labor force globally and up to 80% in certain countries. But, despite...