Women in Agriculture Summit 2011
 
This inaugural Women in Agriculture Summit aims to address not only climate change and how women farmers can add value in curbing this critical issue but will also focus on improving access to resources, alleviating poverty, and capacity building, and most importantly, the global crisis regarding food security.
What Summit
When 2011-10-27 08:00to
2011-10-28 17:00
Where Southern Sun Grayston Hotel, Sandton (JHB)
Contact Name Eunice Sikaonga
Contact Email
Contact Phone +27 11 326-0353
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This prestigious event will ensure you:

 Establish practices that lead to the commercialization of female farmers
 Discuss avenues for the economic empowerment of women in farming
 Create partnerships which enhance the sustainability of food provision
 Identify natural solutions for climate change
 Develop enterprise for women cooperatives
 Discuss case studies for turning that business idea into a thriving success
Some of the key speakers:
  • Prof Phindile Lukhele-Olorunju, Director: Research and Innovation, Africa Institute of South Africa
  • Hercu Bloem, Managing Director: Afgri Africa, Afrgri
  • Willie Shumba, Senior Programme Officer: Customs, SADC
  • Claire Reed, Director, Reel Gardening
  • Sabhina Khoza, Director, Fair Deal Agriculture
  • Margaret Angula, HOD: Geography, History and Environmental Studies, University of Namibia
Please click here for the detailed brochure.