But with the FAO's food price index at its highest levels since the organisation began measuring food prices in 1990, clearly more needs to be done to boost the yields and incomes of women farmers.

BBC: Women are central to feeding Africa

Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) in January reported its food-price index was up 32% in the second half of 2010, surpassing the previous record of June 2008.

FORBES: High Commodity Food-Price Decade Challenges All Global Managers

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations reported that their food price index averaged 232 points in April, flat from March and 2.6% below its all-time high February level of 237.2.

FORBES: Global Food Price Stable In April Despite Supply Fears