Across Ghana and many parts of the world, women farmers continue to play a vital yet often under-recognized role in sustaining agriculture and ensuring food security. From the early hours of the morning, they are in the fields nurturing crops, supporting their families, and contributing significantly to local economies. Despite these efforts, their contributions frequently remain unseen and underappreciated.
To help change this narrative, Agrihouse Foundation, in collaboration with AgriWatchGH, has introduced a new public interest programme titled “At the Table with Alberta Nana Akyaa Akosa.”
The initiative, hosted by the Executive Director of Agrihouse Foundation, Alberta Nana Akyaa Akosa, is designed to highlight the influence of women farmers and women farmers with disabilities on Ghana’s food systems and their role in sustaining the future of agriculture.
The programme features 10 to 15-minute interviews with women farmers across different regions of the country, providing a platform for them to share their experiences, challenges, and achievements within the agricultural sector.
Through these conversations, the programme seeks to bring visibility to women farmers who are often described as invisible change-makers. Their work supports household livelihoods, strengthens communities, and contributes to the development of rural economies, yet many continue to face barriers such as limited access to finance, land, markets, and decision-making opportunities.
“At the Table with Alberta Nana Akyaa Akosa” aims to address this gap by amplifying their voices and drawing attention to the significant contributions they make to national development.
The programme also highlights the broader impact of women in agriculture, noting that when women thrive, communities and economies thrive as well. Women farmers play a critical role in driving food production, creating employment, and strengthening food security.
At the same time, the initiative acknowledges that many systems designed to protect and support women farmers often fall short, leaving them vulnerable to discrimination, exclusion, and limited access to opportunities.
Despite these challenges, women farmers across Ghana continue to demonstrate remarkable resilience, innovation, and leadership. Their determination not only sustains their families but also inspires others within their communities and across the agricultural sector.
By showcasing their stories and achievements, the programme seeks to encourage greater recognition and support for women farmers while promoting broader conversations about the importance of inclusive agricultural development.
Ultimately, “At the Table with Alberta Nana Akyaa Akosa” serves as a reminder that true development must create opportunities for all, and that empowering women farmers is essential to building a sustainable and resilient food future.
As their stories are shared and their contributions recognized, the programme hopes to inspire policymakers, institutions, and society at large to support women farmers and ensure that their voices remain central to the future of agriculture.
