100 women

Farmers Guardian launches 100 Women in Agriculture campaign on International Women's Day

Campaigns

Farmers Guardian launches 100 Women in Agriculture campaign on International Women's Day

100 Women is a Farmers Guardian initiative which supports women across agriculture and brings groups together to share knowledge, skills and experience

clock 08 March 2026 • 1 min read
OPINION: "Celebrating [farming] women should not cause division"

Farm Life

OPINION: "Celebrating [farming] women should not cause division"

March 8 marks International Women's Day, and digital editor Emily Ashworth talks about the divisive nature of the gender conversation

clock 06 March 2026 • 1 min read
Young Farmer Focus – Alys Beckett: "Traditional stereotypes are gradually changing, and people are beginning to realise that women are just as capable"

Young Farmer Focus

Young Farmer Focus – Alys Beckett: "Traditional stereotypes are gradually changing, and people are beginning to realise that women are just as capable"

Alys Beckett, 24, is from Wrexham in Wales. She is currently working as a primary school teacher alongside her obligations on the family farm

clock 25 February 2026 • 2 min read
Involvement in decision-making on farm associated with higher mental wellbeing for women, new research finds

Mental Health

Involvement in decision-making on farm associated with higher mental wellbeing for women, new research finds

Women in farming reported lower average mental wellbeing scores than the national population, but those feeling valued and involved with decision making report less loneliness

clock 19 January 2026 • 3 min read