This project was initiated by the then Department of Agriculture in 1999 as Female Farmer of the Year Awards. The objective of the awards is to empower women in agriculture by recognising their contributions and increasing their visibility. It was later changed to femal entrepreneur of the year in oerder to incorporate women entrepreneurs in fisheries and forestry.
It is also an instrument through which the contributions of women in the fight against poverty, hunger and joblessness can be recognised. This project is an annual event and receives private partnership support through sponsorships.
Find out more about the programme at the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.
