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Women in Horticulture is an innovative and collaborative industry strategy that empowers all women.
An initiative that supports networking and career progression of women in horticulture has received state funding.
The United Fresh Women in Horticulture (Women in Horticulture) initiative will use the funds to deliver workshops and professional development sessions enabling women to upskill and reach their full potential.
Associate Minister of Agriculture, Nicola Grigg says the Government is happy to back the initiative with a $300,000 grant.
“Women currently make up around half of the horticulture workforce, but only 20% of leadership roles which is why initiatives like this are so important,” says Grigg.
“It also provides the sector an opportunity to positively influence industry attitudes by looking for ways we can encourage women to remain in - and be recognised - within horticulture.
“Women are underrepresented at leadership level, meaning they are impacted by the gender pay gap and disproportionate retirement earnings compared to men.
“The Government has committed $300,000 over three years to the Women in Horticulture initiative to making New Zealand a world leader for gender equity in this space.
“Our Government’s focused on growing the economy and supporting our primary industries so that Kiwis can get ahead. As Minister for Women I want women to succeed, and this programme will support this objective.”
Women in Horticulture is an innovative and collaborative industry strategy that empowers all women.
Its goals are to provide a platform that aims to support women to be connected, valued, and have equitable access to opportunities and to achieve inclusivity and diversity within the industry.
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