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2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 200814 Oct 2011 - Celebrating Our Rural Women
Senator the Hon. Joe Ludwig
Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Senator for Queensland
The Hon. Kate Ellis MP
Minister for Employment Participation and Childcare, Minister for the Status of Women
Celebrating our rural women
The role women play as part of our rural communities and agricultural businesses has been recognised by Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Senator Joe Ludwig, and Minister for the Status of Women, Kate Ellis MP, ahead of International Day of Rural Women tomorrow.
The day was established by the UN General Assembly in 2007 to recognise the role and contribution of rural women in enhancing agricultural and rural development, improving food security and eradicating rural poverty.
"Women right across Australia are working hard fulfilling a range of roles, including taking a lead in farming operations and the agriculture industry," Minister Ludwig said.
"This is a chance to recognise the efforts women make and to celebrate their valuable contributions. Our Australian agricultural sector is strong producing some of the world's best food and fibre and it is important to note the role that rural women play in this.
"Women make a significant contribution to agriculture and take an innovative approach in strengthening primary industries, but also their communities."
Minister for the Status of Women, Kate Ellis, said women were tireless workers who were often not recognised for the contribution they made.
"Right across Australia, women are a driving force, including across rural communities and rural enterprises," Minister Ellis said.
"From owning and managing properties to establishing entrepreneurial income streams for their properties, rural women are significant contributors to the rural economy of Australia.
"I commend their efforts and hope that today these hardworking women will take a moment to step back from their work and celebrate their achievements."
There are a range of programs now designed to recognise the efforts and achievements of rural women, including the RIRDC Rural Women's Awards, which has applications closing tomorrow, 14 October.