women in agriculture

Outsider – “Women play a fundamental role in agriculture”

María Emilia Macor is an agronomist from Córdoba (Argentina) María Emilia Macor is a farmers’ daughter and granddaughter who grew up in rural Argentina. At only 26 years old, she is determined to help make her country’s agriculture future-proof by exploring and implementing sustainable practices. As and agronomist and an active member of her […]

“It’s a very exciting and hopeful time to be a woman in agriculture in Africa!”

Sarah Msambira is the Director at Small Farm Cities and women in agriculture mentor, Lilongwe (Malawi) She was one of the nominees for the Women in Ag Awards 2023, held at AgriTechnica: it was high time you met Sarah Msambira. A farmer’s daughter from Salima, Malawi, Sarah is the Director of Agriculture at Small […]

Mental health – Before the Crisis: How Communities Can Proactively Support Mental Health

By The Do More Agriculture Foundation Most rural communities understand that emergencies happen—and they plan for them. Those who understand a community’s assets, strengths, resources, and people come together before a crisis to develop a strategy. Here’s what we do when the air ambulance is coming to pick up someone who has had a heart […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]