Farm Progress

Women farmers move out of shadows to shine

Women are transforming agriculture, stepping into leadership roles and reshaping the future of farming across the U.S.
Phys.org

Women have fought hard to be recognized as farmers. There's still more work to be done

When we think of an Australian farmer, we often still conjure up an image of a bloke in a hat, perhaps leaning on a fence post. If women make an appearance at all in this picture, it's usually as a ...
The Business & Financial Times on MSN

At the table with Alberta Nana Akyaa Akosa: Women farmers with disabilities need more support

For decades, 80-year-old Ekua Hawa has relied on farming not only as a livelihood but as a lifeline.

Ancient Roman farm women made wine, oil and profits. Historians dismissed them as 'housekeepers'

Female farm managers are hidden in plain sight in ancient Roman texts, mentioned in laws, literature and grave inscriptions ...
Reuters

Women farmers shine as 'super-heroes' in India's climate fight

Women's collectives promote climate-resilient farming Men still dominate land ownership, key crop decisions Female self-help groups hailed as a "game-changer" CHEVATURU, India, Nov 22 (Thomson Reuters ...

Women on ancient Roman farms were in charge of making wine, oil – and profits. Historians dismissed them as ‘housekeepers’

Female farm managers are hidden in plain sight in ancient Roman texts, mentioned in laws, literature and grave inscriptions ...
AllAfrica on MSN

Zimbabwe's women farmers struggle for loans, technology and land rights despite producing much of the nation's food

Zimbabwean women produce a significant share of the country's food, dominate horticulture and small livestock production and form the backbone of rural agriculture, yet many remain locked out of the ...
The Financial Express

Maharashtra women agri-labourers get ‘farmer’ status, assorted benefits

By issuing 'woman farmer certificates', the state is de-linking government subsidies, crop insurance, and institutional ...