Africa: CGIAR Gender Impact Platform Needs a 'Bold Approach' in Agriculture Research

CGIAR Gender Accelerator: A Tool to Advance Gender Equality Research

To advance the participation of women, the youth, and minorities in the agricultural sector, measures must be taken to break down the barriers.

Africa: CGIAR Gender Impact Platform Needs a 'Bold Approach' in Agriculture Research

Nairobi -- Women farmers face structural issues that prevent them from realizing their full potential, from societal perceptions that dictate their limitations to poor land.

Women in agriculture: Gender gap persists in commercial farming

From food scientists to precision farming specialists, women have a place in every corner of agriculture. But outdated gender roles and limited access to resources keep them sidelined. Agricultural scientist Dr Izane Crous calls for systemic change to unlock the full potential of women in the sector. Women in agriculture: Gender gap persists in commercial farming appeared first on Food For Mzansi

Recruitment: New wave of women chasing careers in ag - Beef Central

Swapping the cities and coastlines for paddocks and stockyards, a new generation of women is forging careers in agriculture, bringing fresh perspectives and innovation to the industry and proving that you don’t need to be born into farming to make an impact...

Cultivating relationships: Women in ag gather for annual leadership conference - Minnesota Soybean

More than 200 women from across agriculture gathered Wednesday at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in Chaska to cultivate relationships and build leadership skills at the 27th annual Women’s Agricultural Leadership Conference. This year’s theme was “Rooted in Agriculture.” Attendees were welcomed by Minnesota 4-H Agriculture Ambassadors, highlighting the broad variety of ages in attendance – from high schoolers to retirees. The opening session,…

Women are a driving force in agriculture

While agriculture has long been considered a man’s arena, women have played an active role on farms and ranches for centuries. And today, there are even more women involved in agriculture. The latest U.S. Census of Agriculture, conducted in 2022 released in 2023, shows over 36% of American farmers and ranchers are women. And in Texas, there are 157,291 female farmers and ranchers. That’s more than any other state in the nation—a statistic to be …