Since its inception, the Women in Food and Agriculture (WFA) Mentorship Program has paired hundreds of female mentees with experienced mentors of any gender, creating a beneficial partnership that improves the skills of both parties. The relationships formed provide the space for career growth, confidence building and meaningful peer support that crosses generations, job descriptions and geographical locations. With the application process for the 2025 program currently open, now is a great time to get involved in this initiative.

Mentorship has long been recognized as one of the most effective tools for personal and professional development. It creates a space where experience meets ambition, where challenges are met with guidance, and where both mentors and mentees gain new experiences and skills. Mentorship can offer a way for people in the industry to take ownership of their careers, build confidence, and foster communities to enact meaningful change.

Former mentors and mentees of the WFA Mentorship Program reunited for a bonus online workshop, “Learning from Mentorship – Your Next Steps’. Offering a space to reflect, reconnect, and plan ahead. This bonus session, supported by Alltech, brought together alumni of the initiative to revisit their mentorship journeys, explore lessons learned, and discuss how to build on their experiences moving forward.  

There’s a disconnect between farmers and the general population when it comes to cows. Based on headlines regarding climate change, one would assume that cows are the primary driver of global warming. While cows do contribute to emissions, the science is often misunderstood, leading to inaccurate narratives. What are the facts, and what would be the consequences of a world without cows? These questions sent two filmmakers, Michelle Michael and Brandon Whitworth, on a global journey in search of answers.      

16 April 2025, London – Expana’s Women in Food and Agriculture (WFA) initiative has officially opened applications for its annual mentorship programme, designed to support and accelerate the careers of women across the agrifood sector. 

The countdown is on – the first ever Women in Food and Agriculture (WFA) Awards ceremony is drawing closer, with the excitement palpable. It promises to be an inspiring session of celebration, recognition, and empowerment for those driving positive change in the global food and agriculture sectors. 

WFA hosted its first webinar of the year entitled “How you can flourish in agrifood in 2025″ on Thursday 30th January. This engaging 60-minute session brought together three seasoned leaders from the agri-food industry, who shared their personal stories, strategies, and practical advice on thriving in an ever-evolving sector.

From growing up in rural Ireland to working her way up to senior roles in the food service sector, Margot Slattery – Global Group Head of Social Sustainability at ISS World Services. has built a career driven by purpose, advocacy and deep commitment to change.  

DEI stands for three simple but important words: diversity, equity, and inclusion. The food and agriculture sector has seen attitudes change over several years with many adapting and developing programmes to ensure the industry becomes more equitable for those from different races, ages, genders and cultures.   

Curious about Kika Buhrmann’s upcoming appearance at the WFA Europe event? Women in Food and Agriculture caught up with the CEO of Nespresso Netherlands for a quick chat about her experiences, motivations and what to expect from her at this exciting event on 25th February 2025 at the Okura Hotel in Amsterdam. 

Have you got your plan for the year nailed down? What about an achievable action plan for your long-term career objectives? I, for one, have trouble finding the time. Managing team members, getting through work projects and balancing a busy family life can make the task feel overwhelming. Especially when you’re juggling your 20th load of washing for the week while meeting challenging deadlines! Given the pressure we put on ourselves in both our work and personal lives, it’s no surprise that many women I speak to don’t have their long-term career goals locked down.

If you have ever thought about leaving your job, you may have considered moving for a reason that a Culture Officer is responsible for. We know how important the culture of an organisation is and are witnessing more agri-food businesses recruiting individuals to curate their culture, making certain their mission and values are being met and ensuring a positive experience for prospective, new and existing employees.