Simone Schmiedtbauer: First woman at the head of the Styrian Farmers' Association!

A look at the career of Simone Schmiedtbauer

Schmiedtbauer began her political career as mayor in Hitzendorf from 2014 to 2019 and was then a member of the EU from 2019 to 2023 and agricultural spokeswoman for the ÖVP in Brussels. In 2023 she took over the office of Agricultural Council in Styria and was already committed to the concerns of farmers. Her choice as a chairwoman is recognized by Georg Strasser and Norbert Tettschnig as a result of long work and commitment to agricultural economy.

The choice of Schmiedtbauer is interpreted as a sign of long -term promotion of equality in agriculture. Despite the progress, there are still structural inequalities. Women in agriculture often face precarious employment relationships and often do not have access to social protection or pension claims, which increases the threat from poverty. The common agricultural policy (GAP) has therefore established gender mainstreaming as a fundamental principle in order to promote equality and to involve women more into political decision -making processes.

challenges and visions

The GAP strategy plans for the years 2023 to 2027 not only require a stronger participation of women, but also a comprehensive assessment of their position in agriculture. Schmiedtbauer will accept these challenges and work for the interests of farmers. The focus on the promotion of women in rural areas will be decisive in the coming years to not only support the innovations and developments, but also to promote sustainably. Projects such as Swift that promote the exchange between different organizations already show how important shared use for women in agriculture is.

Overall, this choice marks a significant step into the future for the Styrian Farmers' Association and the equality of genders in agriculture. The honor of Franz Titschenbacher for his many years of merit also underlines the endeavor to make the positive changes sustainable.