Maharashtra's cabinet has approved a bill to legally recognize women farmers, including landless ones, through a 'women farmer certificate.' This aims to provide access to government schemes, subsidies, and credit, empowering women in agriculture and allied sectors.
Women farmers, responsible for up to 80% of food production in lower-income countries, face systemic exclusion. Investing in them could boost global GDP by $1 trillion and reduce food insecurity for 45 million people.
Samcheok City will proceed with an underground power line project in Dogye-eup to improve urban aesthetics and pedestrian environment. The city is also continuing its special health checkup program for women farmers, focusing on early detection of work-related illnesses.
Chile peppers are a traditional part of Indian cuisine — and a key crop for women farmers. They say it's too demanding for men. "In spite of the challenges," says one, "we've found freedom."
Chile peppers are a traditional part of Indian cuisine — and a key crop for women farmers. They say it's too demanding for men. "In spite of the challenges," says one, "we've found freedom."
