International Day of Rural Women

Women in ancient Mesopotamia had been in charge of fields and gardens where cereals were grown. With the invention of plough, farming became the work of men, due to weight of the plough. When men go for hunting, women were able to grow small plants and try to get fire wood for cooking. Starting from sowing seeds to harvesting, rural women work in the fields for prolonged hours and manage their families also. Traditionally in countries of high population, rural women get involved in farming and in fact they had great affinity for this occupation. Apart from fulfilling their monetary needs, they had patience and skill sets to take up these activities. 

She takes care of the crop seeds and harvested produces and every one of the family members took part in agricultural activities. In different countries, animals were used for tough tasks related to agriculture. Women folk took care of these animals used in fields. Industrial revolution took a toll when next generation started to pursue their career in industry and inclined to move to cities. 

After few centuries, people realized about effects of polluted environment and difficulties to get employed in cities only. Urban women in developing countries switched over to processed foods and fast foods. Increase in the incidence of various diseases resulted. Now at a global level, people are switching over to organic farming due to health benefits of organic foods. Present younger generation of women should venture into Zero Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF), as there are lots of advanced techniques to support them. 

Organic Farming

Our environment is protected through avoiding harmful chemicals in the farming sector. Packing of organic products is also accomplished with agricultural by-products and this can save our earth. Rural women are getting empowered through various steps taken by governments of developing countries. Successful women entrepreneurs are gradually emerging in these countries. This will improve the status of poor rural women involved in agricultural practices. 

Inequality in wages and other working conditions are also getting improved with media publicity. Increasing mobile and internet usage in rural places also contribute to this. Various international research institutions, Non Government Organization (NGO), religious bodies and funding organizations are confident about performance of rural women communities. With more active role on rural scenario, women can improve the economy status of their countries through permaculture. They care for their family and they will mend the entire world.