Meena Chandel, a resident of Bilaspur in Himachal Pradesh, made a bold decision in 2015. She left her teaching job to join her husband in a new floriculture business. This decision changed her life and brought her success. Together, they grow beautiful flowers like roses, carnations, and gerberas on 22 bighas of land. They also…
In a major step toward strengthening agroecological farming practices in tribal areas, Samaj Pragati Sahayog invited Akash Naoghare, who led two impactful workshops in Khari and Bod villages of Melghat on June 13 and 14, 2025. Organized by Samaj Pragati Sahayog, the sessions focused on empowering over 140 women farmers through practical, community-based agricultural training rooted in sustainability and seed sovereignty. Akash Naoghare delivered in-depth sessions…
Nituben Patel from Rajkot, Gujarat, is making waves in Indian agriculture. She has been named the ‘Richest Farmer of India’ at the recent MFOI Awards 2024. This award highlights her remarkable work in sustainable farming and rural empowerment. Nituben’s story is inspiring for many women in agriculture. She was born into a non-agricultural family, yet…
The United Nations has declared 2026 as the International Year of the Woman Farmer. This decision highlights the crucial role women play in agriculture worldwide. Nearly half of the global food supply comes from women farmers. In developing countries, they are responsible for 60% to 80% of food production. Yet, they face many challenges, including…
In India, agriculture is changing. Women are increasingly becoming the backbone of farming. A recent study shows that women now make up 42% of the agricultural workforce. This shift is largely due to male migration driven by climate stress and economic challenges. As men leave for work, women are stepping in to manage farms and…
