Yes, women can

Women can and will contribute to increased productivity but they are not getting the help they need.

Only 36 percent of them have access to irrigation, 29 percent to seeds, 26 percent to training, 23 percent to extension services, 21 percent to fertilizer and seeds subsidy, 20 percent to pest-control management, 20 percent to calamity assistance and 14 percent to financial aid.

Food production by women is likely to increase by 25 percent and total food production by 3 percent if they receive the same support as men.