The Nation (Pakistan) published an opinion where the authors discuss gender in the agriculture sector. The authors wrote that in the 21st century, attaining gender equality has been placed on the top-most pedestal of global priorities. Within our own nation, fiery waves of feminism have been manifested by Aurat March and trending hashtags on social media. Then, why is it that within the agricultural sector, the backbone of our country, we are witnessing one of the worst scenarios of gender disparity in the world? And yet, no one is talking about it? Failing to fulfill women’s rights in the agro-based fields reduces food security and land productivity, damaging the nation as a whole. IFPRI research found that these inequalities are one of the largest factors creating a slowing economy alongside hindering progress towards fulfilling United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 2, “End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture.”
