Enhancing Agricultural Productivity and Sustainability by Empowering Women through Gender-Inclusive Policies and Addressing Key Challenges

Enhancing Agricultural Productivity and Sustainability by Empowering Women through Gender-Inclusive Policies and Addressing Key Challenges

Naga Sailaja et al.,

  Women | Agribusiness

 Vol: 10; No:4 ; Dec 24 | ISSN: 2455-3921

This study delves into the significant role of women in agribusiness development, highlighting their critical contributions across various stages of the agricultural value chain, from production to marketing. Despite their substantial involvement, women face numerous challenges, including limited access to land, credit, technology, and education, which hinder their full participation and growth in the sector. The study explores the opportunities for empowering women in agribusiness by examining supportive policies, capacity-building programs, and technological advancements that can help overcome these barriers. Drawing on secondary data from reports, academic journals, government publications, and international organizations, the study analyses the multifaceted challenges that women encounter and identifies effective strategies for addressing these obstacles. The findings aim to provide valuable insights into fostering gender equality in agriculture, emphasizing the importance of empowering women as a pathway to inclusive economic growth, enhanced productivity, and long-term sustainability in the agricultural sector.

Dr. R V Naga Sailaja, Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce, KL University, Vijayawada, Andhra Predesh, India