Women are central to farming in Uganda—they provide much of the labour on family farms and often manage food crops and small-scale enterprises. Empowering women in agriculture is therefore critical for productivity, nutrition, and rural development.
Roles and constraints
Women often have less access to land, credit, inputs, and extension than men. They may also bear a heavier burden of unpaid care work. Programmes that explicitly target or include women can help close these gaps.
What works
Improving women's access to quality seeds, fertiliser, and equipment; to finance and markets; and to training and information can raise yields and incomes. Group-based approaches and partnerships that prioritise young women and female-headed households can scale impact.
Looking ahead
When women have secure rights and equal access to resources and markets, the whole sector benefits. Supporting women farmers with inputs, irrigation, and off-taking is a proven way to strengthen value chains and livelihoods.