Send Message

Rising Climate Risks, Rising Responsibilities: Farm Women at the Frontline

Agriculture is always involved with risk. Among them, climate-related risks are the most important since they might happen suddenly and are unavoidable. Primary climatic factors affecting crop yield probably include rising temperatures, changing precipitation patterns, and increasing atmospheric CO2. Behind every harvest is a story of resilience, and at the heart of it are farm women whose efforts often go unseen. As climate patterns become more unpredictable and risker, their everyday lives are changing significantly. Spending longer hours in the field along with responsibilities at home, and the constant need to adapt to riskier situations have made their work more exhausting than ever before. Adding to this burden, male migration has made the scenario worse, leading to feminisation of agriculture. This article explores how these changes are not experienced equally, with women bearing a disproportionate share of the burden due to existing constraints. It brings attention to the growing burden of women in agriculture, the challenges they are facing in accessing resources and support, and the urgent need to recognise and strengthen their role in building climate-resilient farming systems.