UK biodiversity tech start-up secures Innovate UK grant to help women farmers in Kenya out of poverty. (Agronomist & Arable Farmer) 

In a story about a new project in sub-Saharan Africa, Agronomist & Arable Land writes that it will help women farmers in Kenya to maximize their avocado crops and greatly improve their economic situation. 

According to research by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), more than 70 percent of women in Africa work in agriculture. Their farms are often small-scale and rely on manual labor, and are typically run by women who have taken on the role of primary caregivers for their families. Many of these women have limited access to resources and education, which can make it challenging for them to expand their operations or increase their yields.  

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