Addis Ababa:Empowering women in agriculture is essential for achieving significant transformation in the sector, according to Agriculture State Minister Sofia Kassa.
According to Ethiopian News Agency, the International Women Farmers and Pastoralists Day was celebrated in Addis Ababa under the theme 'Empower Women Farmers, Strengthen Food Security, Build a Prosperous Ethiopia'. During the event, the state minister highlighted the importance of empowering women farmers to fully tap into the country's agricultural potential.
Sofia Kassa stressed that empowering women is key to ensuring food security and building a prosperous Ethiopia. She emphasized the need to enhance financial access for women, leverage technology, and ensure land ownership. The government is committed to providing financial access in rural areas, especially for women farmers and pastoralists.
The state minister noted the intent to improve women's access to digital agricultural technologies, climate-resilient seed varieties, and labor-saving tools. Women across the country, engaged in various agricultural activities, achieve impressive yields through diligent farming practices. Despite challenges, women have the capacity to be productive leaders in agriculture.
In support of female farmers, 33 water pumps and 150 knapsack sprayers were distributed to model women farmers during the event.
