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It is widely recognised that women constitute the bulk of productive labour in agriculture. However, the domestic responsibilities they bear at the household level often preclude them from opportunities to build their capacity to earn incomes and contribute to other economic development activities.

Agriculture remains an important source of livelihood for most Africans, but the sector is not fulfilling its potential. The persistent gender gap in farming activities is a major obstacle to agricultural growth and development in the continent.

According to the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), about two-thirds of the developing world’s rural population live in small farm households, working on land plots smaller than 2 hectares. Majority are poor and food insecure, partly because they do not have access to improved, quality seeds that can halt hunger and tolerate climate change shocks and stresses.

In September 2022, the Climate Resilient Agribusiness for Tomorrow (CRAFT) project championed and facilitated deliberations on the formation of the first-ever Climate Smart Agriculture Multistakeholder platform (CSA – MSP) in Uganda.

Allan Wayira is a Senior Agribusiness advisor for the CRAFT project in Uganda. He is the longest serving member of the CRAFT team. He joined CRAFT project in August 2018, just three months after the project started. Allan shares his experience working with the project.