During a recent visit to a rural Tigray woreda, I witnessed a fascinating shift in farming practices. A farmer was using a tractor to prepare his land, a departure from the traditional ox-powered plows. Intrigued, I spoke with the farmer about his decision and the benefits. He explains a lot but one of the benefit took my attention and want to share it here.He explained that previously, many women-headed households would rent their land to men, receiving only half of the harvest as payment. However,…
