Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
58 million women live together in rural areas on the continent (Guiskin, 2019).
Half or more of those employed in high-value export-oriented agriculture in countries such as Chile, Ecuador and Guatemala are women.
Between 60% and 80% of the labor force in Colombia's flower industry is represented by women.
48% of the agricultural labor force in low- and middle-income countries is composed of women.
More than 939 million women aged 15 or older experienced moderate to severe food insecurity in 2021, compared with 813 million men in the same age class.
USD 1 trillion would be added to global GDP and 45 million people would be lifted out of food insecurity if equality for women in agri-food systems were achieved (FAO, 2023).
Nutritional outcomes and agriculture are linked in six important ways: as a source of food, as a source of income, through food prices, women's empowerment, women's time use, and women's health and nutritional status (Duncan et al., 2022).
This exploratory research analyzes how women participate in Bolivian family farming, identifying their productive, reproductive, and decision-making roles. It examines the challenges they face in accessing resources, land, and technology, as well as the strategies they use to strengthen their autonomy. The study provides gender perspectives for designing inclusive agricultural policies.
From 33% to 22% female rural employment decreased between 2005 and 2014 (New Society, 2017).
30% of Colombian farmers are women (CNIA, 2016).
