FCC urges gender equity in Canada's agriculture sector

FCC urges gender equity in Canada's agriculture sector
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Latest report highlights barriers and calls for more support for women farmers.

Farm Credit Canada (FCC) is calling for gender equity and greater participation of women in all aspects of farming in Canadian agriculture in its latest report.

In Breaking barriers: Women in Canadian agriculture, FCC estimates that achieving revenue equity, with female farm operators earning on average revenues in line with those of male farm operators, would add an additional $5 billion to agriculture’s Gross Domestic Product contribution.

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