Agriculture is a crucial income source for men and women in rural areas of Ghana. Around 57% of rural women are involved in agriculture and its value chain. However, gender inequality persists in the industry, with women typically occupying part-time, low-paying positions. Women face greater deprivation in asset ownership, decision-making, and negotiation compared to men. This notwithstanding, Ruth Awintanga, a female entrepreneur, is challenging the status quo by owning a poultry farm that benefits both her and the community.

Miss Awintanga hails from the Upper East Region. She is both a poultry farmer and a student at the University of Media, Arts, and Communication (UNIMAC) where she is studying Bilingual Secretaryship.

Dolwin Farms is a community-based poultry enterprise that was founded in July 2021. It seeks to address issues such as malnutrition, high prices, and an insufficient supply of poultry products. Their product range includes layers, eggs, cockerels, Guinea fowls, and turkeys.

Ruth Awintanga won the title of 'Miss Agriculture' at the 2022 Ghana Food Festival in Accra. The event was held under the theme 'Youth and Women Participation in Agribusiness: Telling Our Story, Then and Now', to inspire more women to venture into agribusiness by showcasing the success stories of women in the field. The pageant was organized by ‘Women in Agribusiness Ghana. under the auspices of the 2022 National Best Farmer.

Ruth Awintanga is ambitious and has plans to include a fish pond and maize farm in her future endeavours.

Information from https://gh.linkedin.com/in/ruth-awintanga-879245201, https://www.f6s.com/member/ruth-awintanga#experience, https://missagricultureghana.com/young-poultry-farmer-crowned-miss-agriculture/ and https://nafco.gov.gh/strategy/women-in-poultry-value-chain-undergo-leadership-training/ was used in this story