Halla Sif Svansdóttir Hölludóttir, an Icelandic solar greenhouse gardener and farmer, has been named one of 100 women heroes in agriculture and rural development by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. The recognition celebrates her contributions to the sector, according to a report published by Bændablaðið today.
The FAO, a specialised agency of the United Nations, awarded the distinction to Halla Sif and others for their work in advancing rural development. Halla Sif’s work as a solar greenhouse grower was the focus of her nomination. Further details of her greenhouse operations and location were not reported.
Background
Bændablaðið is an Icelandic newspaper that covers agriculture and rural affairs. The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) supports international efforts to defeat hunger and improve agricultural practices world-wide.
Sources
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- Bændablaðið (first reported) in Icelandic
