‘From weeding crops to picking cotton, women perform some of the most labor-intensive tasks in agriculture’
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Pakistan’s agricultural sector, often described as the backbone of the national economy, relies heavily on the hard work and dedication of rural women, whose role in agricultural activities is indispensable.
Farming community leaders have stated that without the participation of women, the country’s agricultural system cannot function effectively.
President of Pakistan Kissan Ittehad Khalid Mahmood Khokhar, speaking in connection with International Women’s Day, said Pakistani women work shoulder to shoulder with men in almost all fields of life, but their contribution to agriculture is particularly notable.
He said that in rural areas women could be seen working in the fields from early morning until late afternoon, actively participating in various stages of crop production. “From weeding crops to picking cotton and from harvesting wheat to handling vegetables, women perform some of the most labor-intensive tasks in agriculture,” she added.
Khokhar said the role of women farmers is often overlooked despite their notable contribution to strengthening rural economies and ensuring food production. “Without their tireless efforts, sustaining the country’s agricultural sector would be extremely difficult,” he said.
He paid a rich tribute to women farmers, recognizing their dedication and resilience to support peasant families and contribute to the country’s food security.
Farmer Malik Muhammad Arif Kalroo also praised the role of women in agriculture and said rural women not only handle household responsibilities but also spend long hours working in the fields.
She noted that women’s work remained underrecognized despite being a key component of agricultural productivity. “If women farmers are provided with better facilities, training and access to modern agricultural knowledge, Pakistan will surely be able to improve its agricultural production,” Kalroo said.
