Leading Women in Africa’s Agricultural Ecosystem

Leading Women in Africa’s Agricultural Ecosystem is the second in a series of reports utilising the AgBase platform powered by Briter Intelligence to offer an analysis of the evolving AgTech landscape in Africa, this time with a focus on gender.

Women are essential to Africa’s agricultural sector, significantly contributing to food security, rural development, economic growth and community resilience. Despite their significant contributions to the sector, women in agriculture face multiple challenges, including limited access to land, finance, technology and training. Social norms and structural inequalities also restrict their participation in decision-making processes and leadership roles in the sector. These gaps in access to resources and opportunities hinder women’s productivity and limit the overall potential of the food system. Supporting women with equitable access to resources, training and leadership opportunities is essential not only for empowering women, but also for strengthening agricultural resilience and enhancing economic development across Africa.This report highlights the pivotal role of women leaders in Africa’s agricultural ecosystem, featuring a data deep-dive and in-depth conversations with women farmers, founders, investors and gender experts to showcase the journeys and achievements of notable women operating across the sector, including: Josephine Okilodi, Claire van Enk, Hafsah Jumare, Susan Payne, Martha Haile, Dr. Linda Davis, Rhoda Maina and Lyndsay Holley.