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Women Farmers Receive Greenhouses and Modern Irrigation System
The week of International Women’s Day continues to be marked with support and assistance to women, where thanks to the support of IOM’s Community Stabilization Program (CSP) funded by the European Union, four rural women from diverse communities were able to start their agricultural businesses. They have become proud owners of greenhouses for cultivation of organic vegetables, and drip irrigation systems. Working with modern agricultural technology and the cultivating in greenhouses, will create opportunities for these woman farmers to produce organic vegetables in a controlled environment which are in high demand at the market. These women beneficiaries will also be able to secure healthy food for their families and generate income.
Because of the high unemployment I couldn’t get a job, even though I have a university degree in business administration. So, together with my sister we decided to start up our own business in producing organic vegetables. We are so thankful for the suppo
“I learned about agriculture and producing vegetables during the time I was displaced. So, now I have brought that experience back when I returned to my place of origin. Working in the new greenhouse is very beneficial to my health and making an income fo
"Investing in women empowerment through agriculture is very important for our society. It promotes sustainable agriculture production, food security and rural development. I encourage all women to brake the gender stereotype and get involved in agricultu
Women have always been important in agriculture and they are the backbone of all the work in agriculture. This time I am working in my own greenhouse and I am my own boss." ~ Slaðana Tripković, Plementin/Plementina village, Obiliq/Obilić municipality.
