Report on The Agricultural Foundation for the Development of Argentina (FADA) and Las Chicas del Agro revealed that there are 1.2 million workers in the sectorout of a total of 4.2 million people represents 28% of the total employment in the chain. The study highlighted that female participation is crucial in the areas of services at 43%, and trade at 41%, a situation strongly driven by the combination of technology and professionals under the age of 30.
“This trend cannot be refuted. In the past five years, more than 200,000 women have joinedHe said: Producers, technicians, engineers, businessmen…the power of agriculture also comes from them. Antonella CimadiniFada Economic. In this sense, they point out that Argentine agribusiness, the main driver of the economy, is strengthening itself as an increasingly diverse source of labor, with female participation, reaching historic and strategic numbers. In two main sectors: 43% in services and 41% in trade.
They highlighted that, The agribusiness sector employs more than 4.2 million people, Of this total, 1.2 million are women. This data means that one in four people driving production, innovation and the future of agriculture is a woman. “One of the many examples of strong women in Argentina are our hockey lionesses, “If we take it to the agricultural workers, they fill the Luciana Aimar Stadium for the World Cup 193 times, stadiums full of talent, energy and capacity,” Simadini added.
They mentioned that Agribusiness stands out for being federal. Unlike other productive activitiesWhile tending to be concentrated in large capital cities, agribusiness is found across the country, generating opportunities in every region, whether large cities or small towns.
They stated from the organization that the path towards parity is clear in areas such as Services (43%) and Trade (41%). On the other hand, the elements Basic (14%), Supplies (14%), and Transportation and Logistics (17%) They show less female presence, since they have historically been associated with traditionally masculine and physical tasks.
They added that the emergence of technology is a major driver of this change. “Automation and digitalization are erasing the historical association of some tasks with physical strength. Today, women access roles with higher technical and operational training: from Drive the latest generation of tractors and harvesters And operating seeds to manage drones, smart logistics management, and others.”Beware.
They said the future is in the hands of the new professionals. “The report highlights that the increase in female participation is greatest among those under 30 years of age“Which predicts a more balanced and promising future for employment in the agricultural industry.”
They added that Argentine agribusiness not only produces food for the world; Builds a more equitable business model, demonstrating that efficiency and innovation depend on the inclusion of talent without gender discrimination.