agriculture Archives | Women's Agenda

How Anh Nguyen is living the ‘uncommon’ life: Passion, winemaking and innovating on sustainable farming

Anh Nguyen is the founder of Torch Bearer Wines in Tasmania, using the winemakeing business to demonstrate sustinable winemaking techniques.

Uncategorised

How Simone Kain’s ‘George’ is teaching kids about the earth, food and farm

We’re profiling women working in agriculture and related fields, thanks to the excellent support of AgriFutures Australia, in line with our weekly publication for women in agriculture, The Ag Wrap.

Leadership

From ‘Worm Woman’ to science educator. Milada Safarik on aquaculture and encouraging more girls into science

Milada Safarik was named “worm woman” in 2003 for her work developing a new acquaculture industry in Australia.

Entrepreneurs

‘In terms of female representation, we still have a long way to go, but we will get there’: NFF President Fiona Simson

Fiona Simson is very passionate about is creating more of a gender balance in agriculture, particularly in management roles, writes Jane Lindhe.

News & Views

How women are transforming agriculture in Australia

Determination and tenacity. Jane Lindhe speaks with women in agriculture about what their work looks like and how they make it happen.