Women for the Future of Agriculture

2025

Women are key contributors to the improvement of various issues in the areas of farming, agriculture, forestry and the environment. Yet their contribution and relevance of it is often overlooked. It is evident that agriculture is still a sector where women’s representation lags, yet it is expected that the green transition will bring more women into the sector.

ELO would like to make a small contribution to support and amplify the voice of women in agriculture. The campaign’s main aim is to gather examples of leading women in the areas of sustainable agriculture and local initiatives to build resilient food systems.

As such, during the month of March we publish portraits of women in the agricultural sector working as farmers, campaigners, politicians, in industry or academia.

2026 Campaign

This year’s edition comes at a particularly meaningful moment, as the United Nations has declared 2026 the International Year of the Woman Farmer (IYWF 2026), highlighting the essential, and often under-recognised, roles women play across agrifood systems, from production to policy and trade.

In line with ELO’s commitment to promoting a sustainable and prosperous countryside through diverse perspectives, this campaign aims to amplify women’s voices, experiences and practical solutions that contribute to more resilient food systems.

To ensure the selection reflects diverse realities on the ground and across our network, we would like to ask you for your contribution. How?

Nominate an inspiring woman in your network, whether farmer, campaigner, industry leader, politician or scientist
Email communications@elo.org with her name, role/organisation, country, and contact details
Tell us what makes her stand out and contribute to the agri community
Deadline: Friday 20 February 2026

Thank you for helping us amplify women’s voices in agriculture.

ELO Team