WOMEN IN AGRICULTURE

Climate changes and ecological sustainability in agriculture and food production in Serbia, the region and Southeastern Europe : proceedings, (pp. 392-399)

AUTHOR(S) / АУТОР(И): Slađana Vujičić1,2, Mersida Jandrić3

1University Bijeljina, B&H; 2Faculty of Business, Economics and Entrepreneurship, Belgrade, Serbia;  3University Bijeljina, Faculty of Agriculture, B&H

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DOI: 10.46793/MAK2025.392V

ABSTRACT / САЖЕТАК:

Today, the role of women in agriculture is crucial for the development of rural communities and the sustainability of agricultural systems. The fact remains that in many parts of the world, women are often overlooked in the agricultural sector; however, their work in this field has a profound impact on food production, biodiversity preservation, and natural resource management. This paper explores the role of women in agriculture by identifying the key challenges they face and analyzing their contribution to the modern agricultural sector. The goal of this research is to examine the position of women in agriculture, with a focus on the challenges they encounter and the opportunities to enhance women’s participation in agricultural activities. The research was conducted through a survey involving 80 women farmers with varying levels of education, age groups, and work experiences. Analysis of the responses showed that most participants highlighted financial barriers and lack of education as key factors limiting their success in agricultural development.

KEYWORDS / КЉУЧНЕ РЕЧИ:

Women, Agriculture, Education

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