Lifestyle: people & interviews · Canarias · 16.10, 00:00
Increase in female employment in agriculture and fishing in the Canary Islands
Between January and September 2026, 2825 contracts were signed for women in the agricultural and fishing sectors in the Canary Islands.
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Data from the Canary Islands Employment Observatory (Obecan) indicates a rise in contracts for women in the primary sector. Women have long been a key workforce in agriculture and fishing. Their work was historically undervalued. The sector is undergoing a transformation. New generations view farming, livestock, and fishing as viable career prospects.
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