Farm machinery might have previously been regarded as a ‘blokey thing’, but an Emmetts Ladies Day has helped highlight the importance of women in agriculture.
The farming supplier hosted its second Ladies Day at Longerenong’s Wimmera Events Centre earlier this month as a thank you to women in the farming industry.
The event was last hosted in the Wimmera eight years ago. This year’s event provided more than 90 women an opportunity to learn about operating farming machinery, data and technology, as well as healthy living and self-care with Des Lardner Organics naturopaths.
Emmetts’ Avril Hogan said the event recognised many women are heavily involved in their family farm’s business. “Many farms are family businesses where mothers, spouses, daughters and daughters-in-law all contribute in a variety of ways, from in-paddock labour, bookwork, grain training, livestock work, marketing and agronomy to keeping everyone fed and healthy and happy,” she said.
