The Female Farmer of the year competition is an instrument through which women’s contribution to the fight against poverty is being recognized and encouraged. The competition acknowledges women as the lifeline of society and the custodians of food security whose role is critical in improving the quality and quantity of agricultural products through improved delivery, innovation and excellence.

This initiative further seeks to:

• Acknowledge the contribution of women to agriculture and poverty eradication
• To appreciate females who are leaving an indelible mark in this once male-dominated sector.
• Enable and encourage women to have the same opportunities and access to resources.
• Prevent a decline in the province’s agricultural sector’s growth by encouraging the entry of new farmers to ensure an improved food production and
• Combat inequities by soliciting support from various quarters of the industry such as financial institutions and agricultural specialists.