Trading tedium for technology to increase productivity, incomes for women farmers
Technologies likely to make a difference in the daily lives of rural women farmers are those that address their specific needs based on the division of labor in developing countries.
For women, benefits would have to go beyond increased productivity and income. When their drudgery and tedium are reduced, women have more time and confidence to pursue different activities. This includes assuming leadership in their communities, which in turn can help ensure the benefits of improved agriculture are shared more equally among both women and men.
