Feminization of agriculture refers to participation of women in agriculture sector. According to Food And Agriculture Organization, women make up about 43% of agriculture labor force in developing countries. .

Factors driving feminization in agriculture are-

1. Migration of men to urban areas in search of better opportunities leaving behind women to handle agriculture .
2. Economic factors as family diversify their income sources by sending men in non- agricultural sectors while women take agricultural responsibilities.
3. Social and cultural factors as traditionally, women are supposed to do agricultural activities also given less preference for education and skill development ,often they held responsible for food production and household chores .
4. Historically as wave of industrialization created opportunities for a small section of educated women same time reduced work opportunities for unskilled women workers. As a result women workers got concentrated in agriculture sector.                                                                                                            This affects in greater workload for women affecting their health and well being though it helps and allows them to come in public sphere and socialize which can potentially lead to building women’s skill and confidence.                  Women faces various challenges and difficulties and traditionally confined to low paying jobs like harvesting winnowing so there is a need for their empowerment .                                                                                                         Ways in which women can be empowered in this regard –

• 1.Legal reforms -Implement and enforce laws that ensure equal rights for women in owning ,inheriting land and property.
• 2.Access to credit and financial services like self help groups ,PM mudra yojana ,credit guarantee scheme for standup india  etc for microfinance.
•  3.Educate and train them –offer them training and literacy programs like Deendayal antyodaya yojana ,national rural livelihood mission, Mahila kisan sashaktikaran pariyojana etc.
• Feminization of women is a complex phenomenon driven by various factors which presents opportunities and challenges for women. Empowering women  in agriculture require multifaceted approach and by providing them with training and support we can enhance their productivity.