Totschnig/Reiter/Neumann-Hartberger: Women are the driving force for innovation and climate protection in agriculture | Federal Ministry for Land – 2024-03-08 13:21:29

Focus on the concerns of women farmers in the VISION 2028+ strategy process

Vienna (OTS) – Innovation and entrepreneurship in agriculture are female! “Without women, nothing works in agriculture. This extraordinary creativity deserves respect and recognition every day,” he said Minister of Agriculture Norbert Totschnig. On the occasion of International Women’s Day, he presents the results of the first phase of the VISION 2028+ strategy process. “Primary agricultural production alone is not enough for many women. “You want to realize yourself,” he said Deadly. Accordingly, women farmers rely more heavily than their male colleagues on initiatives such as holidays on the farm or direct marketing. Cross-company mergers are welcome solutions. Women also see greater opportunities than men in the areas of climate protection and biodiversity. “Innovative and sustainable solutions are often driven by women and this requires respect, resonance and hearing. VISION 2028+ is an important step in this,” confirms Minister of Agriculture.

Reiter: Young farmers’ women want to be seen

“Young women farmers are highly motivated, want society to fully appreciate their profession and act proactively,” he said Abg.z.NR Carina Reiter. “However, when formulating their goals, the farmers always remain realistic and practical. This female advance is due to the excellent specialist training and comprehensive know-how,” says Reiter.

Neumann-Hartberger: Women are the backbone of family farms

The number of family farms with female managers has increased significantly in the last decade. 35% of companies are now run by women.

The results of the first phase of VISION 2028+ show: It is important, especially for the older generation, to manage a business worth passing on. Although the image of women in agriculture has changed in recent years, many of their jobs still remain invisible. Women are the backbone of agriculture. They manage the business, carry out important care work and also do voluntary work to make the regions more livable. At the same time, it is important to balance the social conflicts of a family business. This makes the farmer not only an entrepreneur and agricultural expert, but also a multi-talent. Now be loud Federal farmer Irene Neumann-Hartberger But it is time for the farmers to make their concerns and wishes known: “Appreciating our work is a first step, but that alone is not enough for us. It is essential that women not only have equal rights at court, but are even more involved in all political committees. I am pleased that VISION 2028+ focuses on the concerns of us farmers.” In any case, the farmers have already made their voices heard in the VISION 2028+ strategy process.

You can download a comprehensive presentation of the results of the first phase of VISION 2028+ at: Vision 2028+ (landwirtschaft.at).

Extra information:

• The daily responsibility in everyday life – both for crisis management and for the further development of the company – usually lies with women.
• In addition to family and farm, two out of three female farmers also volunteer in clubs.
• Between the ages of 40 and 49, an average of 29% of women are the managers of agricultural businesses. The highest values ​​are achieved in the age groups from 50 to 59 years with 36% of female operations managers. In the age groups over 60, the number levels off at 34%.
• With 35% female managers, Austria ranks 6th in Europe.

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