Merveille Shungu is empowering Congolese women through sustainable farming to fight hunger, poverty, and climate change. Merveille Shungu is an agripreneur and the founder of Agro Congo Business …
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Adanne Uche tackles Nigeria’s food safety with healthy food products.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesAdanne Uche, founder of Ady’s Agro Processing, promotes food safety and sustainability in Nigeria through preservative-free, locally sourced ingredients. Adanne Uche, founder of Ady’s Agro Processing Limited, is …
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Rhea—How two female Kenyan innovators moved to restore soil health in East Africa.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesCo-founders Soinato Leboo and Priscillah Wanjira built Rhea to regenerate Kenya’s farmlands through accessible soil testing and personalised agronomic support. In Kenya, over 80% of agricultural land is …
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Pollen Patrollers—How three women teamed up to preserve Kenya’s bee colonies.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesBeekeeping in Kenya is a vital income source for many rural farmers, yet it faces significant challenges, such as low yields, unpredictable colony collapses, outdated practices, and limited …
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Wendy Appelbaum—the woman who built South Africa’s premium winery.
Wendy Appelbaum, one of South Africa’s most influential businesswomen and arguably its richest woman, knows that although wealth can be inherited, true impact is earned. As the daughter …
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Patricia Zoundi Yao is creating market access for Ivorian farmers.
Weekend Read Patricia Zoundi Yao is a visionary entrepreneur who transformed Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast)’s agricultural landscape. Through her enterprise, Canaan Land Africa, she has empowered countless women …
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Zambeef—Faith Mukutu drives Zambia’s food security, preserves its future.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesFaith Mukutu is the first Zambian and the first woman to lead Zambeef Products Plc (Zambeef) as CEO in its 28-year history. Zambeef is one of Zambia’s most …
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Farm.io—Anaporka Adazabra is disrupting farming in Ghana through technology.
Food security remains a critical challenge in Ghana, with research indicating that about 12% of the population faces moderate to severe food insecurity. Small-scale farmers work tirelessly to …
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Three African women empowering African female farmers.
Women Who Farm Africa is an initiative dedicated to engaging, empowering, and encouraging rural women farmers in the fight against hunger. Co-founded by Sylvia Tetteh (Ghana), Ruramiso Mashumba …
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Olivia Kipo is empowering Ghanaian farmers to harvest crops all year round.
Ghanaian agricpreneur Olivia Aseitu Kipo has developed a sustainable agricultural system designed to produce crops for Ghanaians all year round. Recent reports indicate that Ghana’s agricultural sector still …
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