"When we first measured our gender pay gap at Riverford in 2017, women earned an average of 91p an hour to their male colleagues' 1. We made excuses and weak efforts at change, but most of the men at the top were unwilling to challenge their unspoken prejudice."
"My own farm, Baddaford, has been happier, more productive and more profitable since I, and my male head grower, put our best picker—a woman half our age—in charge of the picking and people."
"It has been rewarding on both a personal and commercial level to see Maddie flourish and take the rest of us forward with her. But why did it take a woman and a new entrant to our historically very male industry to deliver that?"
On International Women's Day, a male farmer reflects on gender dynamics in farming and business. He emphasizes the importance of men addressing their biases and supporting women in leadership roles. After measuring the gender pay gap at his farm, he recognized the need for change. By promoting a woman to a leadership position, the farm became more productive and profitable. He acknowledges the necessity of calling out prejudice and highlights the positive impact of women in traditionally male-dominated industries.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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