From The Salon to The Field: Women Dominate Tractors and Harvesters in Sugarcane Mills

Written by Alisson Ficher

Published on 18/08/2024 at 17:05

Updated on 18/08/2024 at 17:16

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The Image Of Women In Agriculture Is Changing Rapidly, With An Increasing Number Of Women Switching Their Traditional Professions For Careers In The Agricultural Sector. Among These Changes, The Scenario Of Sugarcane Mills Has Stood Out, With Women Assuming Highlighted Roles As Tractor And Harvester Operators.

But how are these women, who previously worked in professions such as hairdresser and nursing technician, conquering the field?

The current scenario reveals a significant investment in the female workforce, driven by free training courses offered by the mills, aimed at promoting inclusion in agribusiness.

Juliana Chaves Freitas, for example, in an interview with the program Nosso Campo, from TV Globo, explained that previously known for her career as a nursing technician and hairdresser, she now stands out as a tractor operator at a mill located in Tanabi, São Paulo.

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The transformation of her career reflects the growing female presence in sugarcane mills. At the unit where she works, for instance, currently 10% of the employees are women, thanks to the offering of training courses aimed at them.

Daiane Carvalho, also on the mentioned program, explained that she works as a teacher and is another emblematic figure of this transformation. She started a tractor operator course with the dream of operating heavy machinery, and now she is already realizing that dream in practice.

This course is just one of several initiatives promoted by the mill, which has reached its ninth edition. In total, 123 women have undergone this training, with 50 of them being hired to work at the mill right after completing their studies. Currently, 30 of these women are still part of the team.

In Ariranha, São Paulo, the story is similar. Florentina Nobre, a 12-year veteran in the sector, operates one of the harvesters at the mill and was the first woman to be hired to work in the field.

According to Nosso Campo, from TV Globo, since the beginning of 2024, 62 new women have been integrated into the staff, setting a hiring record in just seven months. The female presence in the field grew an impressive 600% between 2021 and 2023, as a result of an intensive training program.

The Promising Future And The Role Of The Female Public In Agribusiness

The trend is that the number of women working in sugarcane mills will continue to grow. The mill is promoting more free courses to train women and prepare them to take on other important positions in the sector.

The story of Regiane dos Santos, a truck driver for 13 years, illustrates this transformation well. She is dedicated to transporting sugarcane from the field to the mill, a task she performs with passion and commitment.

These stories are testimonies of how the agribusiness is reinventing itself and opening new opportunities for women. With effective training programs and the willingness to transform the traditional landscape, the future promises to be even more promising for these women who have made a difference in the sector.

What is your opinion on the increasing female presence in traditionally male-dominated sectors? Do you believe this trend will continue to expand? Share your thoughts in the comments!

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