Gender equality is the final segment in the IFDC blog series Six Pieces of the Innovation Puzzle.

Rural women are the backbone of global farming systems but often lack access to the same agricultural resources as men. Therefore, they tend to produce and earn significantly less than male farmers. When women have equitable access to land, fertilizer and seeds, they grow enough food to reduce the number of hungry people by 150 million.

Empowering female producers to increase their income has profound effects on the next generation. Women spend increases in family revenue on their children’s nutrition and education. With the proper tools and knowledge, female farmers can guarantee food security for their household and, in turn, their nations.

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