Where are Cyprus’ female farmers?

Roughly 15 per cent of Cyprus is classified as agricultural land, an estimated 34,000 farms spread across the island. Farming remains high on the public agenda, with agricultural representatives regularly voicing concerns. Women, however, are rarely visible in these discussions.

In 2020, 21.2 per cent of farmers in Cyprus were women, down from 23 per cent in 2016 and below the EU average of 31.6 per cent, despite ongoing government