Only half say they are equally successful as their male counterparts; 42% say they have the same opportunities as their male counterparts, and only 38% say they are empowered to make decisions about how income is used in farming and agriculture.

Almost 40% of the respondents reported lower income than men and less access to financing. High on the list of concerns were financial stability, the welfare of their families and achieving a work/life balance.

Many said they need more training to take advantage of the agricultural technology that has become essential for financial success and environmental stewardship. This desire for training emerged as the most commonly cited need among the respondents for removing gender inequality obstacles. The numbers significantly exceeded 50% for all 17 countries, with Brazil, Nigeria, Kenya, Mexico and South Africa leading the way.

The majority of women reported progress toward gender equality, but 72% said it would take one to three decades or more to achieve full equality.

Conducted between August and September 2018.

Approximately 4,160 respondents from 17 countries spread across Asia Pacific (24%), North America (21%), Latin America (21%), Europe (19%) and Africa (15%).

Most of the women were engaged in crop farming, with others engaged in a variety of other farming and related agricultural pursuits.

The farms ranged from small subsistence farms to enterprises with more than 300 employees.

Roles ranged from owners and managers to employees and workers.

Average age of respondents is 34 years old.

Countries surveyed: APAC – China, India, Indonesia, Australia; NA – U.S., Canada; LATAM - Brazil, Mexico, Argentina; EUROPE – France, Germany, Italy, Spain, UK; AFRICA - Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa