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 published portraits of women in the agricultural sector working as farmers, campaigners, politicians, in industry or academia.
Rose O’Donovan – Editor-in-Chief, Agra Facts – READ
Annick Pleysier – Head of EMEA Public Affairs, Science and Sustainability at Bayer Crop Science – READ
Ellen Rydbeck – Farmer at Suontaka – READ
Maura Farrell – Associate Professor of Geography at the University of Galway and Coordinator of the FLIARA project – READ
Simona Hrochová – Farmer at Rodinná Farma Částkov – READ
Bella Murfin – Director General at the Country Land and Business Association (CLA) – READ
Veronica Santoro– PhD, European Phosphorus Sustainable Platform (ESPP) – READ
Ivona Sigurnjak – Researcher and Manager of EU projects oriented towards nutrient recycling at Ghent University – READ
Ené Leppik – CTO and Founder of Agriodor – READ
Céline Imart – Farmer and French Politician – READ
Andra Barbu – Agronomist Engineer at SC Lancom SRL – READ
Samira Maskan – Communication Director and Coordinator of EU Relations at the Romanian Farmers’ Club – READ
Popa-Cristina Maria – General Farm Manager – READ
