What difference would more women make to agriculture, and in particular to the welfare of farmed animals?
That's the question Sonia Faruqi examines and answers in her blog 'Agriculture needs more women' as she looks in the psychological case for safer food and more humane farming. She bases her conclusions on farm work she did in eight countries - from USA and Mexico to Belize to Malaysia and the Middle East - and interviews with mostly male farmers and labourers.
While her impressions of production animals are largely negative she finds it difficult to criticise male farmers and suggests that were there more woman involved then more compassionate farming would occur.
Sonia Faruqi makes some interesting points that are worth considering if we are to address consumer concerns and improve food safety.
Read her blog HERE.
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| Women 'dagging' sheep in New Zealand |
That's the question Sonia Faruqi examines and answers in her blog 'Agriculture needs more women' as she looks in the psychological case for safer food and more humane farming. She bases her conclusions on farm work she did in eight countries - from USA and Mexico to Belize to Malaysia and the Middle East - and interviews with mostly male farmers and labourers.
While her impressions of production animals are largely negative she finds it difficult to criticise male farmers and suggests that were there more woman involved then more compassionate farming would occur.
Sonia Faruqi makes some interesting points that are worth considering if we are to address consumer concerns and improve food safety.
Read her blog HERE.
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