# Senegalese women in agricultural production > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/senegalese-women-in-agricultural-production > Updated: 2026-09-10T22:01:03.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. In Senegal, rural women are central to agricultural production and food security, particularly through traditional peanut oil transformation in regions like Linguère and Kaffrine. While these activities allow women to form cooperatives and access microcredits, they face systemic hurdles including limited land ownership, lack of machinery, and difficulties with market access and sanitary quality. Efforts to support these women have expanded to include economic recovery initiatives in areas like Dar Salam, where cooperatives engage in peanut production, millet milling, and agroforestry as security stabilizes. To assist this transition, UN Women has provided digital tools such as laptops and phones. These developments are being linked to broader national frameworks like the Plan Diomaye for Casamance and Vision Sénégal 2050, though challenges regarding the digital divide and land access persist. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-10: Women lead agricultural and economic empowerment initiatives in Cameroon and Senegal Women in Cameroon and Senegal are driving rural development through seed conservation and agricultural cooperatives to ensure food security and economic autonomy. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/women-lead-agricultural-and-economic-empowerment-initiatives-in-cameroon-and-senegal ### 2026-08-30: Senegal rural women drive agricultural production and empowerment Rural women in Senegal, specifically in Linguère and Kaffrine, drive agricultural production and peanut oil transformation, though they face challenges regarding land access and resources. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/senegal-rural-women-drive-agricultural-production-and-empowerment --- Cite as: Senegalese women in agricultural production. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/senegalese-women-in-agricultural-production