Anuja Kadian, Government & Industry Affairs Director (Asia Pacific), Corteva Agriscience
Women comprise approximately 80 per cent of economically active individuals in Indian agriculture, but encounter significant barriers across the entire value chain. Annual Periodic Labor Survey 2021- 2022 verified that agriculture has the highest estimated female labour force participation of 62.9 per cent. Despite challenges, women in agribusiness are not only contributing to the growth of the industry but are also overcoming obstacles to establish themselves as key players in the field.
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