In accordance with current agricultural methodologies in Zambia, the involvement of women has become markedly salient and crucial. Over a span of years, female individuals have shifted away from conventional duties to become indispensable figures within the agricultural domain, partaking not solely in subsistence cultivation but furthermore in commercial pursuits that propel economic advancement. This notable transformation can be credited to a multitude of factors, encompassing governmental regulations geared towards promoting gender parity, enhancement of educational opportunities, and a rise in engagement within agricultural collectives. Moreover, as women occupy leadership positions in these collectives, they are not merely empowered, but also play a significant role in nurturing sustainable agricultural frameworks and bolstering food stability in their localities. The complex interaction between the roles of women and the productivity of agriculture in Zambia provides notable understandings of socio-economic dynamics as well as cultural views. The data imply that enhancing women's access to resources and platforms for decision-making could remarkably increase agricultural productivity and enhance livelihood results, ultimately contesting the existing patriarchal constructs within the agricultural system of Zambia. Hence, the transforming function of women in this sphere mirrors wider socio-economic changes and underscores the imperative for inclusive strategies that duly acknowledge their essential contributions, which ultimately act as a driving force for development within Zambia's agricultural realm.

modern agriculture, women involvement, food stability, inclusive strategy and policies, gender equity, sustainability

agronomy

Presentation: poster