The United Nations General Assembly has declared 2026 as the " International Year of Women Farmers ". This resolution celebrates the role of women farmer's role in agriculture and also creates awareness for the challenges faced by them. Norway Embassy and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) jointly organized a symposia on women in agriculture with 200 participants from diverse fields of agriculture in the area called "Nagaon" in the states of Assam. Some of the observations also stemmed from the project called " ENACT - Enhancing climate adaptation of vulnerable communities through Nature based solution" implemented by World Food Programme. The projects aims to empower small farmers particularly women to access climate related information and help them make informed decisions. OWNERSHIP, CONTROL AND ACCESS Nearly half the global food supply is made possible by the contribution of women. Women contribute 60-80% of the food production in the...
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