Blog
16th Nov, 2022
Enhancing Workforce Nutrition in Ghana
As part of its efforts to improve workplace nutrition and promote healthy living among employees, Olam Agri Ghana is providing fortified rice to employees across all 6 locations during lunchtime.
Blog
14th Oct, 2022
Levelling the playing field for women in farming
Q&A with Julie Greene, Chief Sustainability Officer, Olam Group and Olam Agri
Julie Greene, Chief Sustainability Officer, Olam Group and Olam Agri with a coffee farmer at the Democratic Republic of Congo in 2018
The United Nations International Day of Rural Women is dedicated to recognising the achievements of the millions of women living and working in remote, rural communities, and the impact they have on rural development and agriculture.
In 2021, Olam supported 127,300 women farmers to access economic opportunities1. We work to empower these women to build a brighter future for themselves, their families and communities.
We sat down with Chief Sustainability Officer of Olam Group and Olam Agri, Julie Greene, to discuss the importance of women in farming, and how Olam Agri is helping to support these women to unlock their full potential.
Why is it so important to support the role of rural women in farming?
Women play a critical role in rural farming. Globally, almost