Women Farmers: The Backbone of African Food Security
Women produce up to 70% of Africa’s food. Yet, they own less than 15% of farmland, receive less than 10% of agricultural training, and have limited access to credit, technology, and markets.
This isn’t just unfair — it’s a threat to food security.
The Double Burden
Women farmers work longer hours than men — tending crops, fetching water, caring for families — yet their contributions are often invisible.
They face systemic barriers:
- Land ownership: In many countries, women cannot inherit or own land
- Credit access: No collateral = no loans
- Technology gap: Fewer women own smartphones or use digital tools
But They Are Changing the Game
Despite these challenges, women are leading agricultural innovation.
- In Rwanda, women-led cooperatives are pioneering organic farming and export-quality produce.
- In Senegal, women processors use solar dryers to preserve mangoes and reduce post-harvest losses.
- In Nigeria, women traders use WhatsApp groups to coordinate market sales.
How Nomagro Supports Women Farmers
We’re building a platform that works for everyone:
- Voice-enabled features for low-literacy users
- Gender-inclusive onboarding (no land title required)
- Training webinars in local languages
- Highlighting women-led farms in the marketplace
A Call for Equity
Empowering women farmers isn’t charity — it’s smart economics. Studies show that if women had the same access to resources as men, Africa’s agricultural output could increase by 20–30%.
At Nomagro, we believe that when women thrive, communities thrive.
