Across Africa and beyond, women are playing a central role in agriculture, transforming food systems, improving nutrition, and strengthening rural economies. While they often work with limited resources, women farmers are proving to be innovators, leaders and custodians of sustainable food production. Women: The Backbone of Food Systems Women make up a significant share of ...

The National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) and German Development Cooperation (GIZ) have reaffirmed their commitment to fostering gender-inclusive, climate-smart agriculture in Nigeria. Their renewed partnership focuses on innovative financing models designed to empower women, youth, and smallholder farmers. During a key Validation Workshop in Abuja, stakeholders convened to finalize a transformative financing framework aimed at ...

Image source: Gallo/Getty Agriculture remains the bedrock of the global economy, yet it’s also one of the sectors most vulnerable to climate change. As droughts become more frequent and food insecurity rises, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a promising solution to help farmers adapt to these challenges. Artificial intelligence innovations are already transforming agriculture, providing ...