'Aren’t looking for a leg up': Women seek a fair shot in horticulture

Coast & Country News14 Aug, 2026 05:30 PM3 mins to readWomen in Horticulture members don't want women to be disadvantaged in the industry. Photo / SuppliedWomen in Horticulture members don't want women to be disadvantaged in the industry. Photo / SuppliedNew research commissioned by Women in Horticulture has found that women working in the sector aren’t asking for an advantage – they’re asking not to be disadvantaged.

The research, carried out by independent research agency Scarlatti, gathered 244 survey responses and 34 in-depth interviews with women and men across the