Tag: Women in farming
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Smallholders at the Centre: Innovation and Diversification for Africa’s Food Future
Smallholders at the Centre of Africa’s Food Future Africa’s journey toward a resilient food system hinges on one resilient group: smallholder farmers. Across the continent, these farmers—often women and youth—are the backbone of staple foods and the vanguard of effort to deliver affordable, nutritious protein to rapidly growing populations. In particular, the poultry sector is…
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Lavender Farming in the Yarra Valley: 35 Years with Annemarie Manders
A life rooted in lavender and the Yarra Valley In the rolling landscapes of the Yarra Valley, a small purple bloom has become a symbol of endurance, community, and a life shaped by chance and choice. Annemarie Manders has spent 35 years cultivating lavender, turning a wandering impulse into a lasting legacy. Her story isn’t…
