Anita Zhang

Anita Zhang is an independent journalist dedicated to exploring the ethical frontiers of technology. Her reporting investigates social equity and climate change mitigation strategies shaping South and East Asia.

Nepal’s rising ranks of women farmers

As men migrate for work, Nepal’s women are increasingly taking up agriculture – but society, policies and support systems are slow to catch up

By Anita Zhang

/ 5 Jun 2026

An illustration of a Nepali woman harvesting rice. In the background, a steady line of men can be seen walking into the distance, symbolising migration to greener pastures.