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Women in Agriculture: From Drudgery to Organised Work

2 March 20261 min read
AGRICULTURE & RURALWomen inAgriculture: FromDrudgery toOrganised Work2 March 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

At the 5th Agri and Commodity Summit, New Delhi, the Agriculture Secretary noted that women in farming are moving from hard manual labour to structured, professional roles.

Key facts

  • Women form nearly 50% of the rural agricultural workforce.
  • Changed land laws help more women own farmland; more are joining FPOs.
  • About 50-70% of women farmers hold no land title in their names.
  • They anchor dairying, and also help via SHGs and rural enterprise.

Challenges

  • No formal recognition as farmers; weak access to markets, finance and value chains.

Way forward

  • Recognise women as farmers; widen land and finance access.
  • Help them climb the value chain; strengthen market links and SHG support.

Exam angle

  • Related terms: FPO, SHG.

Test yourself

1. Women make up roughly what share of the rural agricultural workforce, per the Agriculture Secretary?

The notes state women are nearly 50% of the rural agricultural workforce.

2. What share of women farmers are said to lack land titles in their own names?

Around 50-70% of women farmers hold no land titles.

3. Which sector, in which women play a crucial role, has grown larger in value than grains and pulses?

Dairying has grown larger in value than grains and pulses.

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