Rural Women Farmers in South Africa: Challenges in Accessing Global Support

It is widely acknowledged that women small-scale farmers in South Africa face challenges in accessing support due to a lack of secure land tenure. This hinders their ability to secure financing and expand their agricultural businesses. Recent studies have shed light on additional complexities faced by rural women farmers in accessing the necessary resources. Despite global commitments to empower women in agriculture, the reality on the ground often falls short of providing adequate support to these women. The mismatch between promises and actual assistance has left many rural women farmers struggling to make ends meet and improve their livelihoods.