International Year of woman Farmer 2026

INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF 𝗪𝗢𝗠𝗔𝗡 𝗙𝗔𝗥𝗠𝗘𝗥
New year 2026

Aligning Women in Agriculture with United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

INTRODUCTION 

The International Year of Woman Farmer is a global recognition of the indispensable role played by women in agriculture, food security, rural development, and environmental sustainability. Across the world, women farmers are cultivators, innovators, seed savers, livestock managers, and guardians of traditional knowledge. Yet, they continue to face structural barriers such as limited land rights, restricted access to credit, technology gaps, and social exclusion. 

By dedicating an International Year to Woman Farmers, the United Nations emphasizes that empowering women in agriculture is not a choice but a necessity for achieving sustainable development.

WHY WOMAN FARMERS MATTER 

Women constitute nearly half of the global agricultural workforce, especially in developing countries. Despite this, they own a small fraction of agricultural land and receive limited agricultural inputs and financial services. 
Recognizing woman farmers leads to: 
• Increased agricultural productivity 
• Improved household nutrition 
• Stronger rural economies 
• Climate-resilient farming practices

ALIGNMENT WITH UNITED NATIONS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGs)

▪️SDG – No Poverty 

Women farmers are central to rural livelihoods. Strengthening their access to land, income, and social protection reduces poverty at household and community levels. 
𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲: Empowered women farmers lift entire families out of poverty.

▪️SDG – Zero Hunger 

Women play a key role in food production, processing, and preparation. When women farmers have equal access to resources, farm yields increase and hunger decreases.
𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲: Improved food availability, nutrition security, and dietary diversity.

▪️SDG – Good Health and Well-being 

Women farmers influence family health through nutrition, hygiene, and traditional food systems. Supporting them improves maternal and child health.
𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲: Healthier families and resilient rural communities.

▪️SDG – Quality Education 

Income stability from empowered women farmers enables better education for children, especially girls. Agricultural education for women also strengthens innovation.
𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲: Educated generations and skilled rural leadership.

▪️SDG – Gender Equality 

This goal lies at the heart of the International Year of Woman Farmer. It promotes: 
• Equal land rights 
• Leadership opportunities 
• Decision-making power
𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲: Gender-balanced agricultural systems and social justice.

▪️SDG – Decent Work and Economic Growth 

Women farmers contribute significantly to local economies. Formal recognition ensures fair wages, safe working conditions, and entrepreneurship opportunities.
𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲: Inclusive economic growth rooted in rural areas.

▪️SDG – Reduced Inequalities 

Marginalized women—smallholders, indigenous farmers, and landless workers—gain visibility and policy support.
𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲: Equitable agricultural development.

▪️SDG – Responsible Consumption and Production 

Women farmers often lead in sustainable practices such as organic farming, seed preservation, and waste reduction.
𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲: Sustainable food systems and responsible resource use.

▪️SDG – Climate Action 

Women are frontline climate responders. Their traditional knowledge supports climate-smart agriculture and biodiversity conservation.
𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲: Climate-resilient farming and environmental protection.

▪️SDG – Life on Land 

Women farmers act as custodians of soil health, forests, and ecosystems.
𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲: Preservation of biodiversity and sustainable land use.

ROLE OF GOVERNMENTS, INSTITUTIONS, AND CIVIL SOCIETY

To make the International Year of Woman Farmer impactful, stakeholders must: 
• Formulate gender-responsive agricultural policies 
• Provide access to credit, technology, and training 
• Recognize women as farmers, not just helpers 
• Promote women’s leadership in cooperatives and governance

CONCLUSION 

The International Year of Woman Farmer is more than a symbolic observance—it is a global call to action. Investing in women farmers accelerates progress across the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, ensuring food security, gender equality, economic resilience, and environmental sustainability. 

WHEN WOMEN FARMERS THRIVE, THE WORLD NOURISHES ITSELF SUSTAINABLY.

𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗨𝗡 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮
𝗨𝗡𝗚𝗖 𝟴𝟬𝟴𝟴𝟭


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