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Technology promotion and scaling in support of commodity value chain development in Africa Woomer, P.L.; Zozo, R.; Lewis, S.; Roobroeck, D. Strengthening the production and processing of key food commodities forms the basis of agricultural development in Africa. These value chains follow a quasi-linear progression across seven main segments: farm planning > land preparation and crop establishment > field production > harvest > post-harvest handling > marketing > and value addition.
Technology promotion and scaling in support of commodity value chain development in Africa Woomer, P.L.; Zozo, R.; Lewis, S.; Roobroeck, D. Strengthening the production and processing of key food commodities forms the basis of agricultural development in Africa. These value chains follow a quasi-linear progression across seven main segments: farm planning > land preparation and crop establishment > field production > harvest > post-harvest handling > marketing > and value addition.
Technology promotion and scaling in support of commodity value chain development in Africa Woomer, P.L.; Zozo, R.; Lewis, S.; Roobroeck, D. Strengthening the production and processing of key food commodities forms the basis of agricultural development in Africa. These value chains follow a quasi-linear progression across seven main segments: farm planning > land preparation and crop establishment > field production > harvest > post-harvest handling > marketing > and value addition.

Women account for nearly half the workforce within the agricultural sector in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) and are involved in various activities across agricultural value chains. From providing inputs and services for example as traders or extension agents to farm-level work, women are deeply engaged in agricultural systems, generating income, employment and ensuring their household’s and community's food security.

Despite their important contribution, women typically have limited access to resources such as land, farm inputs, education, financial services and...

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