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Balcad District, Middle Shabelle Region, Somalia
Women in Agriculture
Supporting Women’s Participation in Agriculture
Women are an important part of Arif Agricultural Cooperatives. The majority of the cooperative’s members are women, and the cooperative seeks to strengthen their participation in the agricultural value chain through improved farming practices, knowledge sharing, and access to agricultural opportunities. At Arif Agricultural Cooperatives, women contribute to farming activities, harvesting, product handling, selling, and small agriculture-based business opportunities. Through cooperation and training, women can improve their farming skills, increase productivity, and create more sustainable sources of income from agriculture.
The cooperative recognizes the important role women play in agricultural production. By supporting women’s participation in farming activities, Arif helps create opportunities for stronger food production, better livelihoods, and sustainable agricultural income.
Small Business Growth
Agriculture creates opportunities for women to build small businesses through farming, selling, and value-chain activities.
Farming & Harvesting
Women participate in farming activities and harvesting work, helping support crop production and food availability.
Small Business Growth
Agriculture creates opportunities for women to build small businesses through farming, selling, and value-chain activities.
Creating Opportunities Through Agriculture
Women are an important part of Arif Agricultural Cooperatives. The majority of the cooperative’s members are women, and the cooperative seeks to strengthen their participation in the agricultural value chain through improved farming practices, knowledge sharing, and access to agricultural opportunities. At Arif Agricultural Cooperatives, women contribute to farming activities, harvesting, product handling, selling, and small agriculture-based business opportunities. Through cooperation and training, women can improve their farming skills, increase productivity, and create more sustainable sources of income from agriculture.
Building Skills for Better Farming
Arif Agricultural Cooperatives encourages farmers and members of the agricultural value chain to improve their knowledge and skills. Training and development help improve farming practices, increase productivity, and strengthen the long-term capacity of agricultural communities. This is especially important for women because better knowledge, improved farming practices, and market access can help them participate more actively in harvesting, product selling, and small business development.
