Building the Business Case for Women Smallholders in Regenerative Agriculture

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Our Fireside Chat with Hand in Hand, exploring how we create a compelling business case for regenerative farming for women smallholders at the ‘base of the pyramid’. Together, delved into the challenges and opportunities of measuring impact, while ensuring women farmers are the ones driving climate mitigation and collective action.

INTERVIEWEES:

Reagan Buluma, Regenerative Agriculture Lead, Hand in Hand Eastern Africa

Dorothea Arndt, CEO, Hand in Hand International

Dorothy Shaver, Global Nutrition Sustainability Lead, Unilever

INTERVIEWER:

Katie Hyson, Director of Thought Leadership, Business Fights Poverty

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Reagan Buluma, Hand in Hand Eastern Africa:

“”Today small businesses have shifted to regenerative agriculture, and the cost of production has significantly decreased and profits have increased.” “

Reagan Buluma, Hand in Hand Eastern Africa:

“”We need to show farmers that regenerative agriculture can enhance productivity as it encourages diversification, promotes resilience, and reduces the cost of production.” “

@Dorothea Arndt, Hand in Hand International:

““60% of the people who work the land are women. There are big differences between men and women in farming. Therefore, a regenerative farming programme needs to address women differently than the way male farmers are addressed.””

Dorothy Shaver, Unilever:

“”If women had access to the same education and financial market knowledge as men, then food production yield would potentially be 20 to 30% higher. That’s pretty significant.” “