Stories of inspiration

Women agripreneurs and farmers are changing the face of agriculture with little recognition. Their stories are not only of challenges and hurdles but also their dreams and passions. Be inspired by their journeys here.

Here are their stories

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Oct 12, 20203 min read

Meet Daisy from the Philippines

From a street fishball vendor to a multi-award winning Filipino agripreneur, hear from Desiree “Daisy” Duran, the Seedling Queen of Bulacan

Oct 7, 20202 min read

Meet Edita from the Philippines

Edita Dacuycuy – the Dragonfruit Queen of the Philippines – wasn’t always the ‘Dragonfruit Queen’. How did you get your name, “the...

Sep 22, 20202 min read

Meet Sahar from Pakistan

Sahar began her journey as a farmer by cultivating the maize crop. She used seeds from different companies, but always went back to the...

Sep 17, 20201 min read

Meet Pratima from India

Women who bear the title “farmer” also fulfill many other roles— mother, partner, caregiver, and so many more. Produced by Corteva...

Sep 17, 20201 min read

Meet Ibu Masiroh from Indonesia

Ibu Masiroh is an Indonesian farmer fighting for equal opportunity and an end to prejudice through the Ibu Hebat (Great Mother) sessions,...

Jul 22, 20203 min read

Meet Cherrie from the Philippines

From the age of 12, Cherrie Atilano started teaching farmers about intensive gardening, showing them how to plant crops instead of buying...