Women and Young Farmers

Press release… Şemsi Bayraktar announced that the rate of young people in agriculture has declined! Şemsi Bayraktar, Chair of the Union of Turkish Agricultural Chambers (TZOB), drew attention to the ageing of farmers engaged in agriculture. “The rate of young people aged 18-32 in agriculture has dropped to 5 percent. …

Press release… SUTCHU Farm, which reflects the spirit of natural farming in Izmir’s Tire district, introduced its bone broth, prepared using traditional methods, to participants in Izmir. At the event held at Misk Alsancak, Yasemin Sezgin, founder of SUTCHU Farm, explained the production process and suggested ways to use the …

Press release… Mehmet Ali Işık, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Aegean Dried Fruits and Products Exporters’ Association, stated that the labour of farmers is critical for food safety, sustainability and economic development. Emphasizing that agricultural sector is a strategic area that shapes the future of not only …

Software engineer Bülent Samed Çiner, a member of the Agriculture Forestry Youth Council, who produces and exports citrus fruits in Mediterranean province of Mersin, wants to make the most of digital technologies in the agricultural sector, where he has been active with his family for many years. In the fifth …

As youth engagement in agriculture continues to decline across Türkiye, the Youth and Sports Ministry has officially launched an agricultural entrepreneurship programme for young people to reverse the trend and train a new generation in the sector. Enes Efendioğlu The programme, inaugurated at the Agriculture and Youth Camp in the Central Anatolian city of …

While SDG5 focuses on gender equality, how are cooperatives in different regions empowering women and working towards making this a reality? From argan co-ops in Morocco and in artisans in India, to agents of ecological change in Uruguay and textile upcycling in India, here are four women’s co-ops accelerating action for …

My Digital Farm (Tarlam); A Super Application Shaping the Future with Farmers The idea of My Digital Farm (Tarlam) emerged in 2022 with the research of Kerem Öztürk, a 15-year-old entrepreneur who realised the deficiencies in the agricultural sector. Initially designed as a marketplace platform, the project started to be …

Şemsi Bayraktar, President of the Union of Turkish Agricultural Chambers (TZOB), made a statement on the occasion of 15 October International Women Farmers’ Day and emphasised the critical role of women in agriculture. Bayraktar stated that women make important contributions in all areas of life, from agricultural production to child …

By Nazrin Abdul, AZERNEWS The UN General Assembly unanimously passed a resolution designating 2026 as the “International Year of Women Farmers,” highlighting the challenges encountered by women in agricultural systems worldwide, Azernews reports. The resolution underscores the importance of addressing these obstacles and emphasizes initiatives aimed at promoting awareness, implementing effective policies, …

The theme for the International Day of Rural Women (15 October), “Rural Women Cultivating Good Food for All”, highlights the essential role that rural women and girls play in the food systems of the world. From production of crops to processing, preparing and distributing foods, women’s labour – paid and …