Â鶹ŮÀÉ

Farming remains dominated by 'older' men as new survey suggests just 12% of principle ag workers are women

Highest proportion of farmers aged 65 years and above as industry says more must be done to broaden sector's reach

clock • 2 min read
A new Defra report said on 12% of farms in England are led by women
Image:

A new Defra report said on 12% of farms in England are led by women

Women account for just 12% of England's principle farmers, according to the latest Defra figures, which also revealed the majority of the workforce is aged over 65. For the first time, the department's...

To continue reading this article...

Join Â鶹ŮÀÉ

  • Â鶹ŮÀÉ is the ultimate resource for farmers, providing unparalleled coverage of the key issues and trends affecting the agricultural industry.
  • Real-Time Updates: Get the latest news and analysis on what's happening in the agricultural sector right now. From market trends to technological advancements.
  • Expert Insights for Smart Decision Making: We provide in-depth articles and features designed to help you navigate the ever-changing agricultural landscape. From crop management techniques to livestock breeding strategies, our goal is to arm you with the tools you need for profitable farming.
  • Join the Â鶹ŮÀÉ community today and unlock a world of knowledge and opportunities for your agricultural business. We are dedicated to supporting farmers like you, and our mission is to empower you with the information and resources needed to thrive.

Register now Become a member

 

Already a member?

Login

John Deere 6130M TLS

£±Ê°¿´¡

John Deere 6120M TLS

£±Ê°¿´¡

2019 John Deere 6130R

£±Ê°¿´¡

More on Farm Life

This week's 6 top farming stories

This week's 6 top farming stories

From the UK's Chief Veterinary Officer Christine Middlemiss declaring a bluetongue-restricted zone across Norfolk and Suffolk to advice on combatting theft and criminal damage through improving farm security - these are six farming stories not to miss this week on FG

clock 02 September 2024 • 1 min read
More work needed to improve farm inspections

More work needed to improve farm inspections

The widow of Warwickshire farmer Rocky Poulson who ended his life four days after a farm inspection said only 'slight changes' have been made and a more 'compassionate approach' was needed

clock 29 August 2024 • 3 min read
James Hutton Institute to co-lead on alternative protein research

James Hutton Institute to co-lead on alternative protein research

A new £38 million UK-wide centre will research into alternatives to animal products

Alex Black
clock 29 August 2024 • 2 min read