Agriculture

Women in Ag Award

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The role of women in agriculture, in the agribusiness and in the agricultural sciences is changing worldwide. The Women in Ag Awards pay tribute to this commitment and tell the stories behind these inspiring women.

For the fifth time, we are organizing this competition together with the “Women in Ag magazine”, which gives women from all over the world the opportunity to tell their stories and present their impressive achievements. In recent years, women from more than 80 countries have applied, and they all have one thing in common: they are heard and build a strong network that supports and connects them. The DLG’s Female Agri Fellows Network is also part of this growing ecosystem, offering women in agriculture lasting opportunities for exchange and visibility.

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More and more women around the world are actively shaping the future of the agricultural sector.

The award recognizes women who are making a lasting impact on agriculture with new ideas and innovative approaches.

Winners are given a platform to make their success visible and to network globally with experts.

The international prize is awarded jointly by “Women in Ag magazine” and the DLG in four categories and is presented at AGRITECHNICA or EuroTier.

Categories

The “Women in Ag Award” is presented in four categories to the top three winners in each.

Farming

For women who primarily work in agricultural production. At least 80% of income comes from crop farming, livestock, or intensive systems. Includes processing of own products.

Agribusiness

For women who provide products, services, or solutions to farmers, but are not primary producers themselves. Examples: consultancy, input supply, machinery, technology or service providers.

Education

For women who teach, train, or communicate agricultural knowledge, often in publicly or institutionally funded roles. Their focus is on making agriculture accessible and understandable.

Technology and Research

For women who develop, test, or commercialise new technologies or research-based innovations. Includes AgTech start-ups, research institutions, digital tools, and advanced production technologies.

Applications are open to women from all over the world who work in agriculture, agribusiness, animal farming, research and development, teaching, journalism or as bloggers and influencers.

Use your opportunity to become part of this inspiring network and share your story with the world!

We expect to begin accepting applications for the 2026 Woman in Ag Award in early 2026.

Please contact us if you have any questions or comments:

✉ womeninag@dlg.org

Federal Minister for Agriculture, Food and Regional Identity Alois Rainer

„As Federal Minister of Agriculture, it is a matter close to my heart to remove the structural barriers that still keep women away from leadership positions. We need fair conditions and strong role models – so that their skills, ideas, and leadership strength can shape the agriculture of the future even more.“

Alois Rainer, Federal Minister for Agriculture, Food and Regional Identity – Patron of the Female Agri Fellows network and the Women in Ag Award