French Government Launches 'Celles de la Terre' Podcast Series to Highlight Women in Agriculture
The French government has launched the 'Celles de la Terre' podcast series to spotlight women in agriculture.
Key Points
- • The podcast series features eight women in agriculture sharing their stories.
- • In 2020, only 28% of permanent agricultural workers in France were women.
- • The initiative aims to challenge gender stereotypes in the agricultural sector.
- • The project is backed by multiple agricultural and employment organizations.
On July 17, 2025, the French government officially launched a new podcast series titled 'Celles de la Terre', focusing on the contributions of women in the agricultural sector. This initiative features eight inspiring stories from women who share their diverse backgrounds and experiences in agriculture, aimed at challenging the stereotype that the field is predominantly male. Notably, in 2020, women represented only 28% of permanent agricultural workers in France, underscoring the need for representation and visibility in this sector.
The series is a collaborative effort supported by organizations including the Direction Régionale de l'Alimentation, de l'Agriculture et de la Forêt, the Association Nationale pour l'Emploi et la Formation en Agriculture, and France Travail, and is backed financially by the Direction Régionale de l’Économie, de l'Emploi, du Travail et des Solidarités.
Listeners can access the podcasts on platforms such as Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Audioblog, and Deezer. By sharing their narratives, the women featured in 'Celles de la Terre' illustrate their significant roles in agriculture and emphasize their importance in the industry's generational transition, aiming to inspire more women to pursue careers in this vital field.