Women in Ag 2025-003 is out now!
Happy International Day of Rural Women to all the hard-working women in ag! It is no coincidence that we chose this thirtieth edition of this day, picked by the UN to celebrate and call attention to the achievements of women in agriculture, as the day to launch our latest magazine. There is a lot of […]
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Column – Why Women Must Lead Nigeria’s Agricultural Future
A column by Yamah Yemisi Dorcas In the early hours of rural Nigeria, while much of the world still sleeps, thousands of women are already on the move. They trek long distances along muddy paths, carrying sprayers, hoes and sometimes children. Some head to farmlands they do not own. Others serve as extension workers, […]
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Influencer – “I found myself again through sharing online”
Andrea Flemming, aka @thatfitagvocate, is our Influencer A fifth generation farmer in rural Minnesota, Andrea Flemming didn’t start out with the intention to become an ‘agfluencer’. Sharing her journey as she joined the family farm while being a CPT (Certified Personal Trainer) focused on building the necessary strength to work in a physical industry […]
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Winners announced at fourth EU Organic Awards
European Commission announced winners of the fourth edition of the EU Organic Awards. This year’s awardees uphold the high standards set by previous winners, showcasing innovative and sustainable projects across Europe’s organic value chain. Their work demonstrates how organic farming and production can deliver added value, create communities and jobs in rural areas, turn […]
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Encounter – Growing food, minds and leaders
An interview with black farmer and food justice activist Raqueeb Bey Not all farmers live and work in a rural area. When we think of farmers, we often picture them in a setting of endless fields on the countryside. However, things are moving in the big cities, where poor communities are all too often […]
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First ever 100% female class for Agriculture Major at Odisee
“Women take lead in sustainable future” For the first time in its existence, Odisee University of applied sciences in Sint-Niklaas (Belgium) welcomes an all-female batch in the Agriculture major within the Agro and Biotechnology program. A first that confirms the notable influx of female students into agricultural education while underscoring the growing importance of […]
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Column – Who run the world?
Girls! You probably know this song by Beyoncé. While it is not about women in agriculture, I was reminded of it. A few months ago, I read the news that the United Nations has declared 2026 the International Year of the Woman Farmer. The fact that the UN would devote an entire year to […]
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Celebrating Innovation: The First Women in AgRobotics Award
Agricultural robotics is transforming the way we grow food, and women are playing a vital role in driving that change. To put these trailblazers in the spotlight, the very first Women in AgRobotics Award has been launched. The award celebrates founders, engineers, farmers, researchers, and leaders who are pushing the boundaries of technology in agriculture. […]
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Women in Ag Awards 2025 – Meet the jury: Juana “Jane” Tapel
As the temperatures are reaching tropical heights in Europe, we are gearing up for the fourth edition of the Women in Ag Awards, the international awards open to all women in agriculture worldwide, hosted in collaboration with the DLG. Present and behind the Awards project from the very beginning, back in 2022, Juana Tapel has […]
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More and more female farmers run Flemish farms
The proportion of female business leaders in the Flemish agriculture and horticulture sectors continues to increase. Young women in particular are increasingly taking on leadership roles in agriculture, according to an article by Flemish agricultural organisation Vilt. “We can only applaud the evolution towards more gender equality in managerial positions in agriculture,” Flemish Minister of […]
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