She recently hosted a seminar for women in agriculture in the Northwest.
TV presenter and poultry farmer Kamohelo Bombe is making great strides in supporting aspiring women farmers through her initiative, “Farming in Heels.”
The programme aims to train and support young women hoping to enter the agricultural sector, providing them with skills and insights that will help them in the industry.
talk The CitizenBombe highlighted the role of agriculture in economic growth and women's empowerment.
“I believe if there is one thing that can help boost the economy, it is agriculture, and agriculture has a lot of opportunities for women,” she said.
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Bombe's initiative also encourages women to explore diverse opportunities within the industry.
“You don't have to be a farmer to be successful in agriculture. For example, one of our women runs a company called Ready Chopped. She doesn't grow her own vegetables, she sources them from farmers,” Bombe explained.
“Many women are passionate about agribusiness but don't know where to start. My goal is to share information and help them along the way.”
Heals Agricultural Seminar
On Saturday, Farming in Heels hosted a seminar for women in agriculture and a poultry farming workshop at Matambandoo conference centre in Hartbeespoort, North West.
Comfort Tshisikule, Nestlé’s Youth, Learning and Development Head for Eastern and Southern Africa, highlighted the importance of the event.
“Agriculture has traditionally been male-dominated, but initiatives like Nestlé Needs Youth and Farming in Heels are providing platforms for young people to access resources and hone their entrepreneurial skills, which is crucial for those already in agriculture and those considering entering the industry,” Chisikur said.
She added that Nestlé’s commitment to shaping Africa’s future through youth and women empowerment is aligned with Bombe’s vision.
“Farming in Heels empowers women and highlights the opportunities available in agribusiness. It addresses the issue of women and youth being excluded from important agricultural policy discussions, despite the enormous contribution they make to the sector.”
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