Apply Now: Join the EU Women in Farming Platform

Deadline for application: 30.04.2026

Women across Europe are playing an increasingly important role in shaping the future of agriculture—and now there is a concrete opportunity to be part of that transformation.

The European Commission has launched the Women in Farming Platform, an initiative designed to empower, connect, and support women active in agriculture and rural areas.

If you are looking to grow your skills, expand your network, and strengthen your position in the sector, this platform offers a valuable pathway.

The Women in Farming Platform is more than just a network. It is a structured support system aimed at fostering knowledge exchange, mentorship, and innovation among women farmers.

Participants gain access to training, peer learning opportunities, and practical tools to improve farm management, sustainability practices, and business development. The initiative is part of the EU’s broader vision to make agriculture more inclusive, resilient, and forward-looking.

The platform is open to women who are actively involved in agriculture or rural development across EU Member States.

This includes:

• Farm owners and co-owners

• Young and aspiring farmers

• Women working in family farms

• Entrepreneurs in agri-food or rural businesses

• Professionals engaged in agricultural innovation or advisory services

Applicants should demonstrate a clear interest in developing their skills, contributing to their local farming communities, and participating actively in networking and learning activities.

Selected participants will benefit from:

• Mentorship and peer-to-peer exchange with other women farmers across Europe

• Training sessions and workshops focused on innovation, sustainability, and business growth

• Access to a European network, enabling collaboration and new partnerships

• Visibility and recognition, helping elevate the role of women in agriculture

The platform is particularly valuable for those looking to modernize their operations, adopt sustainable practices, or diversify income streams—key priorities under the EU’s agricultural strategy.

To apply, candidates typically need to provide:

• Basic personal and professional information

• A description of their agricultural activity or rural involvement

• Motivation for joining the platform

• Willingness to actively participate in meetings, training, and exchanges

Strong applications clearly show commitment to agriculture, openness to collaboration, and a desire to contribute to a more inclusive farming sector.

Women remain underrepresented in farm ownership and leadership roles across Europe, despite their significant contribution to the agricultural workforce. Initiatives like the Women in Farming Platform aim to close this gap by providing targeted support and creating opportunities for growth and leadership.

By joining the platform, participants are not only investing in their own development but also contributing to a broader transformation of European agriculture—one that values diversity, innovation, and sustainability.

Opportunities like this are still relatively rare in agriculture, especially those tailored specifically to women. If you are involved in farming or rural business and want to expand your horizons, this platform is worth serious consideration.

Preparing a strong application and applying on time could open the door to new knowledge, partnerships, and long-term success in the sector.

The role of Agriventures in supporting agrifood innovation

As the agritech startup ecosystem grows across Europe, initiatives such as Agriventures are helping connect entrepreneurs, researchers, investors, and policymakers working in agriculture and food innovation.

Agriventures focuses on supporting agrifood startups, biotechnology innovation, and access to European funding for agriculture, while also helping entrepreneurs navigate the complex landscape of startup financing, venture capital, and research commercialization.

By strengthening connections between startups, research institutions, investors, and farmers, Agriventures contributes to building a stronger agricultural innovation ecosystem that can accelerate the transition toward sustainable agriculture and resilient food systems.

Through knowledge sharing, events, and ecosystem building, Agriventures helps ensure that promising agritech innovations can scale and reach farmers, food producers, and global markets.

*cover photo: BMLUK/Aleksander Haiden