Celebrating Women’s Voices in Agriculture: The Second Awards Session presented by FUTURE AGRI PERSPECTIVES
On 24 July 2025, the second annual Women’s Voice in Agriculture Awards will take place at Hollard Headquarters in Johannesburg, marking a significant highlight on South Africa’s farming and agriculture calendar. This prestigious event, organized by Future Agri Perspectives, shines a spotlight on the vital contributions of women in the agricultural sector, providing them a platform to be heard, recognized, and celebrated.
As the sector faces challenges like rising input costs, trade uncertainties, and biosecurity threats, empowering women—who make up a substantial portion of the agricultural workforce—has never been more critical. Women play an indispensable role in South African agriculture, constituting up to 60% of the workforce in some regions. From small-scale farmers to agribusiness leaders, women contribute to food security, rural development, and economic resilience.
Events like the Women’s Voice in Agriculture Awards aim to address these challenges by amplifying women’s voices, celebrating their achievements, and fostering inclusivity in a sector critical to South Africa’s economy, which contributes nearly 40% to GDP through SMEs, including farms.
The Women’s Voice in Agriculture Awards, hosted by Future Agri Perspectives, is a landmark event designed to honor women who are driving innovation, sustainability, and transformation in farming. The second edition of this event, held at Hollard Headquarters, builds on the success of its inaugural session, which brought together farmers, policymakers, and industry leaders to recognize women’s contributions.
The event also serves as a networking platform, connecting women farmers with private sector partners, government officials, and organizations.
The Women’s Voice in Agriculture Awards on 24 July 2025 will be a proud moment for the sector, showcasing the resilience, innovation, and leadership of women in farming. By partnering with organizations like Hollard, FNB, NWK, EMPIRE FLEET, SYNGENTA and GRAINSA and Future Agri Perspectives, the event amplifies the call for a more inclusive, sustainable agricultural future.
By recognizing women in categories like innovative farming, community leadership, and sustainability, the event highlights their role in tackling sector challenges. Hearing the voice of women in farming and agriculture is essential for South Africa’s agricultural sector to thrive amid economic, environmental, and social challenges. Women drive food security, job creation, and sustainability, yet face systemic barriers that demand targeted support.
“Our women in farming and agriculture need a voice, and this event gives them the stage they deserve.” Empowering women ensures the sector can navigate challenges and seize opportunities for growth, food security, and economic transformation.
WOMEN'S VOICE in AGRICULTURE is proudly presented by FUTURE AGRI PERSPECTIVES-
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