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AgForce Qld General President Georgie Somerset<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

February 7, 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cattle Australia chair David Foote created a stir in rural circles last week when he was quoted saying: “Women are a huge part of our industry, they’re there in every kitchen table in a partnership”.<\/p>\n

He then added women were equal as they do the banking, the books “plus manage the house”.<\/p>\n

Mr Foote’s statements were part of a podcast discussion about the makeup of Cattle Australia’s inaugural Board, which consists of six men and one woman.<\/p>\n

The comments were described as “disappointing” and “uncomfortable and unnecessary” by commenters in a subsequent ABC Rural report.<\/p>\n

AgForce Queensland general president Georgie Somerset admitted agriculture was lagging behind other industries when it comes to gender equality.<\/strong><\/p>\n

But the Durong-based grazier said AgForce was “leading the way in equality”.<\/p>\n

“Only last week, the newly formed Cattle Australia was criticised for having just one woman on its board,” Mrs Somerset said.<\/p>\n

“Many are now calling on the agriculture industry to ramp up its efforts to attract more women to representative roles – and I\u2019m all for it.<\/p>\n

“At AgForce, there are no gender barriers – we are leading the way in equality, with women making up more than half (54 per cent) of our staff, compared to just 32 per cent in the industry.<\/p>\n

“Indeed, our boards and committees include many inspiring, resilient, and innovative women, all working together for the future of farming.<\/p>\n

“But it\u2019s not surprising that agriculture is still lagging behind other industries in this field (bad pun intended).<\/p>\n

“It wasn\u2019t until 1994 that Australian women were even legally recognised as farmers in their own right.<\/p>\n

“Prior to that, female farmers could only list their occupations as \u2018domestics\u2019 or \u2018helpmates\u2019, and in some shocking cases they were classed as \u2018farmers\u2019 wives\u2019.<\/strong><\/p>\n

“One of my goals when I became president of AgForce in 2018, was to change the public perception of agriculture and its people.<\/p>\n

“I believe in a world that is diverse, equitable and inclusive, and where difference is valued and celebrated.<\/p>\n

“Let us be proud of the contribution women make to Australia, agriculture, and the lives of those around us.<\/p>\n

“But let\u2019s also not lose sight of how far we have to go in creating a gender equal world, free of bias, stereotypes and discrimination.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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