Embracing diversity can only benefit the farming sector

摘要

Recently, a row erupted after Farmers Weekly advertised a webinar on the future of farming with an exclusively male panel. Emily Norton, head of rural research at Savills, called them out on Twitter, describing the panel as "male, pale and stale", andher tweet quickly gained more than 1,000 likes.It was a touch harsh. I'm reliably informed that three industry-leading women were invited on to the panel, but couldn't make it. Knowing three of the male panelists, and having heard a fourth speak at a conference, I can testify they aren't in any way stale and are great advocates for our industry. But there's no getting away from the fact they are all white men.