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The image of women in agriculture is changing rapidly, with an increasing number of women leaving their traditional professions for careers in the agricultural sector. Among these changes, the sugarcane mill scenario has stood out, with women taking on prominent roles as tractor and harvester operators.
But as these women, who previously worked in professions such as hairdressing and nursing technicians, are conquering the field?
The current scenario reveals a significant investment in female labor, driven by free training courses offered by the plants, which aim to promote 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 driver at a plant located in Tanabi, São Paulo.
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Her career transformation is a reflection of the growing female presence in sugar cane mills. In the unit where she works, for example, currently 10% of employees are women, thanks to the offering of training courses aimed at them.
Daiane Carvalho, also in the aforementioned program, explained that she works as a teacher, she is another emblematic figure of this transformation. She started a tractor driver course with the dream of operating heavy machinery, and now, she is already making that dream come true.
This course is just one of several initiatives promoted by the plant, which has already reached its ninth edition. In total, 123 women underwent these trainings, with 50 of them being hired to work at the plant immediately 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 industry, commands one of the plant's harvesters 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 were integrated into the workforce, setting a hiring record in just seven months. The female presence in the field has grown impressively 600% between 2021 and 2023, the result of an intense training program.
The promising future and the role of women in agribusiness
The trend is that the number of women working in sugarcane mills will continue to grow. The plant is promoting more free courses to train women and prepare them to take on other important roles 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 up new opportunities for women. With effective training programs and the desire to transform the traditional scenario, 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 growing presence of women in traditionally male-dominated sectors? Do you believe this trend will continue to expand? Share your thoughts in the comments!
