SoilSistas: Bolstering Africa’s Women Farmers

SoilSistas Hero - Woman kneeling in dirt field

South Africa

Women are critical to feeding the world

Women undoubtedly play a pivotal role in Africa’s agriculture, growing some 70% of the continent’s food. We want them to succeed and thrive, while driving the ongoing growth of the sector and ensuring for sustained food security. Read more.

Hamba Kahle #SoilSistas

Meet graduates of Corteva’s first Women Agripreneur Program in South Africa, facilitated by GIBS Business School’s (Gordon Institute of Business Science) Entrepreneurship Development Academy.

Working together Women in farming program bolsters the SoilSistas growing 70% of Africa’s food What we’re doing

Renate Griessel Composting entrepreneur on mission to feed the soil See what drives Renate

Mandisa Bell Driven by her passion for veggie farming See what drives Mandisa

Mokgadi Manamela Trading heels for gumboots Take a walk in her shoes

Musa Mirriam Gamede From beginner to winner in just one year Read Musa’s story

Nomathamsanqa Dyonase Agriculture can greatly benefit from ‘a woman’s touch’ Learn from Nomathamsanqa

M.B. Alice Radebe New farmer: It’s never too late to follow your dream Follow Alice’s dream

17 women farmers standing in field for photo of Women Agripreneur Program in South Africa, class of 2021

Meet the class of 2021

Our farmers, who feed the world.

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Corteva in South Africa

Our Heritage Is Our Future: The Land

The demands on our farmers and our resources have never been greater. That’s why we’re dedicated to innovation in agriculture, as we have been for generations. Learn more about how Corteva’s solutions are helping farmers in South Africa.