Women are a key resource in agriculture. Women are less likely than men to be in the labour force,* but:
• If they are employed, women are at least or more likely than men to be in agriculture (everywhere except Latin America)
• In many regions women are more likely to be in agriculture than in other sectors.
Women in agriculture and agro-industries are:
- more likely to be in unpaid jobs, and,
- if employed for a wage, are more likely to be in part-time or seasonal jobs
- and more likely to be in low-wage jobs.