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Seaweed farming in the Philippines: a women-powered industry

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations declared 2026 the International Year of the Woman Farmer (IYWF), wanting to spotlight the essential roles women play across agrifood systems, from production to trade. Women farmers are central to food security, nutrition and economic resilience, yet their crucial contributions all too often remain unrecognised and […]

UK and Wales study reveals low mental wellbeing in 1/3 of women in ag

In a survey undertaken by the University of Exeter, in collaboration with the Centre for Rural Policy Research and The Farmer Community Network, with over two thousand women in farming in the UK and Wales, preliminary findings point to low mental wellbeing in female farmers. The extensive research paper by the University looked at mental […]

Women in Ag & Odisee to host symposium for women in agriculture

On February 11th, the Odisee University of Applied Sciences and Women in Ag Magazine are hosting the symposium “Rooted in resilience: Women in Agriculture”. This event will take place on the campus of the Odisee University of Applied Sciences in Sint-Niklaas. The event will be hosted in Dutch. 2026 has been declared the International Year […]

Alicia won third prize in the “Agribusiness” category

At only 26, Alicia Gómez Giménez impressed the WiA Awards jury with Manderly Agriculture, the project she built from scratch on an island with almost no agricultural activity. We had a talk with her right before the award ceremony at Agritechnica, last November. How was Manderly Agriculture born, and why did you decide to start a […]

Women in Ag Magazine 25-004 out now!

The latest issue of Women in Ag Magazine is out now! As we are wrapping up a great year and looking forward to exciting projects to come, we launch this brand new issue of the magazine before we take a well-deserved holiday break. This magazine includes several of the Women in Ag Awards laureates, as […]

Women in Ag Awards 2025 – the aftermovie

We can’t believe it’s been a week already since the Women in Ag Awards 2025! Watch the aftermovie below: See the photo gallery here (pictures by JAWORR Photography):

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 […]

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 […]

“Rural abuse and urban abuse are so different”

How the isolation of rural life can become an abuser’s weapon Trigger warnings: coercive control, abuse, violence against women, femicide There is a difference between rural abuse and urban abuse. In 2018, 14-year old Georgia Gabriel-Hooper (UK) witnessed the murder of her mother Cheryl, by her former partner Andrew Hooper. Georgia was sat […]

Women in Ag Magazine #2 is out now!

After a winter to rest, process and think on the previous edition, preparations for the fourth edition of the Women in Ag Awards are now in full swing. From regular meetings with our co-hosts from the DLG, speaking as a guest in their podcast (click here to listen) and spreading the word as much as […]