Focus on women entrepreneurs in agribusiness and their role in agricultural development will form part of the three-day Network of Indian Agri-Business Incubation Conference to be hosted by the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (Icrisat) during March 8-10, 2011.

Incidentally, March 8 is the Women's Day. The session will look at how to engage women entrepreneurs and women self-help groups to set up agribusiness ventures. Inspiring stories of women in agriculture, demonstrating their entrepreneurial qualities in rural areas, will be shared at the conference.

General William Dar, director of the crop research institute, said, “Icrisat's inclusive market-oriented development (IMOD) strategy identifies successful ways to link poor smallholder farmers with the marketplace to generate incomes and improve their lives. To fulfil this mission, Icrisat recognises the crucial role of women in agriculture development.”

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