A network for women involved in dairying
Abstract
This report discusses the importance of recognising the actual activities and varied
roles of women in dairying in New Zealand rather than traditional perceptions. It
describes the advantages of increasing their participation in decision making for
both their farming business and the dairy industry. It suggests barriers that could
be preventing fully utilising their contribution and considers how leadership
opportunities could be implemented using skills from different perspectives. It
discusses examples of establishing networks for women in dairying and the
consequent benefits for both the women involved and the dairy industry.... [Show full abstract]
Keywords
women in dairy; rural networks; rural women; dairy industryFields of Research
070106 Farm Management, Rural Management and Agribusiness; 160804 Rural SociologyDate
2000Type
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