The Women in Ag Award recognises outstanding women globally in agriculture, agribusiness, education, and research/technology. Winners gain international visibility and networking opportunities at major industry events like AGRITECHNICA and EuroTier. The award is open to women across diverse roles who are contributing to innovation and impact in agriculture.

The Women in Ag Award is a global recognition platform celebrating women driving innovation, leadership, and impact in the agriculture sector.

The award is jointly presented by DLG (German Agricultural Society) and Women in Ag magazine, and honours achievements across four major categories. Winners are announced at leading global agriculture events such as AGRITECHNICA and EuroTier.

Award Objectives

The award aims to:

• Recognise women’s contributions to agriculture globally
• Promote innovation and leadership in the sector
• Encourage knowledge sharing and collaboration
• Provide visibility and networking opportunities

Award Categories

1. Farming

• Women directly engaged in agricultural production
• Majority of income derived from farming activities
• Includes crop farming, livestock, and mixed farming

2. Agribusiness

• Women providing services or solutions to farmers
• Examples:
  • Input supply (seeds, fertilisers)
  • Advisory services
  • Agri-finance or logistics
• Not primary producers

3. Education

• Women involved in agricultural knowledge sharing
• Includes:
  • Teachers and trainers
  • Extension workers
  • Communicators and educators

4. Technology and Research

• Women working on innovation in agriculture
• Includes:
  • Researchers and scientists
  • Agri-tech developers
  • Product innovators and commercialisation experts

Benefits

Winners receive:

• Global recognition and visibility
• Opportunities to connect with international experts
• Exposure at major agriculture events
• Enhanced credibility and professional growth

Key Concepts

Agribusiness: Businesses that support agricultural production through services, tools, financing, or supply chains.

Agri-Tech Innovation: Use of technology such as AI, IoT, or biotechnology to improve farming efficiency, sustainability, and productivity.

Knowledge Transfer: Sharing agricultural knowledge through education, training, or communication platforms.

Eligibility

The award is open to:

• Women from any country
• Individuals working in:
  • Agriculture and farming
  • Agribusiness
  • Animal farming
  • Research and development
  • Teaching and training
  • Journalism, blogging, or influencing in agriculture

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

• Align with one of the four award categories
• Demonstrate impact, innovation, or leadership in their field
• Be actively contributing to the agriculture sector

Application Deadline: 10th July 2026

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