DAUGHTERS OF THE SOIL

After many centuries mostly in supporting roles, women in agriculture are becoming more visible. In her new exhibition, visual artist and farm labourer Joanne Coates chronicles the everyday lives of female farmers

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Women have always made a huge contribution to UK agriculture, yet even now, their faces are often not seen in a traditionally male-dominated industry.

Joanne Coates, a photographer, artist and farm labourer, is working to redress the imbalance with a portrait series of women who work the land, portraying their resilience, grit and tenacity.