Open dialogue and collaboration provide a place for “diverse experiences and knowledge to meet,” says Mercedes Vázquez-Añón
Nurturing talent in the food and ag industry and helping staff to reach their full potential is a top priority for Mercedes Vázquez-Añón, Ph.D., the Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives and Account Collaboration at Novus International. Formed in 1991, Novus International is a US-based global feed additive company that provides solutions to positively impact animal […]
Who is involved in the WFA Mentorship Program 2022?
The WFA Mentorship Program supported by Alltech includes mentees and mentors from various aspects of the agri-food industry specialising in Animal Feed Production, Crop Sciences, Machinery, Food Processing, Livestock Farming and much more. Bringing together a range of diverse backgrounds, our mentorship pairings also offer enriching experiences, networking opportunities, coaching experience and career advice to […]
The Queer Farmers Tackling Stereotypes in American Agriculture
Amplifying LGBTQ+ voices during Pride month and beyond The 2014 farm census revealed that more than 92 percent of American farmers are white, and more than 86 percent are men. Addressing the need for a greater representation of diverse voices within the global industry is crucial to building a more inclusive sector for future generations. […]
Highlighting Women in Agriculture Across Northumberland and the Scottish Borders
Award-winning documentary photographer Joanne Coates has put together an inspiring exhibition including portraits of female farmers in Northumberland and the Scottish Borders. Drawing from her own experiences having worked on a farm, she visited 34 farms creating an exhibition that aims to make women more visible in agriculture. The photo exhibition was being displayed at […]
Marco Issenmann on new technologies in agriculture and five ways diversity will enhance your business
Exploring new ways to feed a growing population, while protecting the planet is at the centre of the biggest issues in food and ag today, according to Marco Issenmann, Global Head Digital Marketing at Syngenta. Achieving this aim involves innovative and creative thinking which Marco believes can be achieved through a diverse workforce. Large ag […]
From boards to senior leadership and operations, “DEI is key for every business to succeed”, says Sodexo’s CEO for Corporate Services Segment Worldwide, Sunil Nayak
Placing equality and inclusive leadership at the centre of an organisation’s core values is crucial to accelerating change in the global food and ag industry. Through the implementation of diversity targets more and more companies are committing themselves to actionable solutions towards tackling gender inequalities. Sunil Nayak, the CEO for Corporate Services Segment Worldwide at […]
Iryna Tytarchuk on the importance of the ‘Help Women Agro in Ukraine’ initiative developing women-led SMEs
WFA is committed to supporting women in food and agriculture on a global scale and raising awareness of initiatives advancing women’s careers in the sector. We sat down with Iryna Tytarchuk, who is the Executive Director at Ukraine Investment & Trade Facilitation Center (ITFC) to get a deeper insight on impact of the war in […]
52% of women vs 71% of men agreed that women are well-respected within their organisations, WFA Survey finds*
In 2019, Women in Food and Agriculture (WFA) launched the first of its kind, industry-wide survey, aiming to highlight the current state of gender equality in the industry and what is needed to bring about transformative progress to benefit women throughout food and ag. Bringing together over 2,500 men, women and nonbinary respondents from across […]
How to be an effective mentor
Mentor Workshop Summary On Wednesday 23rd March, mentors from the WFA Mentorship Program supported by Alltech joined an online workshop to explore how to be an effective mentor. They shared ideas and opinions on the challenges of having to guide a mentee through their career, building a relationship quickly, structuring meetings, and establishing goals for […]
How to be an effective mentee
Mentee Workshop Summary On Thursday 24th March mentees from the WFA Mentorship Programme supported by Alltech joined an online session to explore how to be an effective mentee and ensure that they are getting the most out of their partnerships. The mentees shared thoughts on the questions they should be asking their mentors, ways to […]
