Mamello Nchake: 'Digital Agriculture' can be key to success for women in agriculture

Dr Mamello Nchake, senior lecturer in Economics, recently wrote about the potential of digital tools to provide numerous advantages to women in agriculture and agribusinesses that could lead to success despite significant barriers due to unequal access to land and other resources they face. She points out, for example, that women are responsible for 70% the food produced on the African continent despite having less access to land, capital, networks and credit relative to men. Digital technologies can overcome informational and network challenges women face, so programmes to improve access to digital training and technology can consequently offer good social returns.

Read more in her article on Daily Maverick or listen to this interview podcast posted on talks@stellenboschuni.