Posted on 20 January 2023 - Author (Gajani Vivekanandan) 
In recent times, the significance of diversity and inclusiveness in agriculture has gained more attention in the Asia Pacific region. Companies, including Elzian Agro , have taken initiatives to promote diversity and inclusion in agribusiness. To foster diversity and inclusion, companies must address biases and stereotypes present in the industry, promote a culture of inclusion, and recruit and retain diverse talent.
When it comes to addressing biases and stereotypes can be achieved through awareness and education around diversity and inclusion issues. Companies can establish committees or task forces to identify and address areas where bias or stereotypes may be present. Promoting a culture of inclusion requires open communication, collaboration, and respect among all employees, regardless of their backgrounds or identities. Providing training programs and workshops can help employees develop skills and knowledge related to diversity and inclusion.
It takes a lot of time for a farmer to complete one task on his farm. For example, it takes a long time for a farmer to provide water for his plants. Then he has very little time to spend on the rest of the work on the farm. His income decreases as efficiency decreases. There is no way to quickly become aware of an emergency. For example , in the event of a fire, such as a disaster on the farm, there is no safety system in place to quickly alert and minimize the disaster. The loss to the farm due to the inability to know such a disaster situation is immense. There is no way to even know about a person or animal that is trespassing on the farm at night. For this reason, the security of the farm is very low.
To truly embrace diversity and inclusion, companies must make a conscious effort to recruit and retain diverse talent. This can be achieved by targeting recruitment efforts towards underrepresented groups, offering mentorship and support programs for employees from diverse backgrounds, and providing opportunities for professional development and career advancement. Building partnerships and networks with organizations and individuals who are committed to promoting these values is also a crucial strategy. Finally, supporting diversity in leadership positions is essential. Companies can establish policies and practices that promote diversity in hiring and promotion decisions, as well as offer leadership development programs for employees from diverse backgrounds.
In order to benefit from a diverse workforce's improved innovation and creativity as well as greater market insights, our organization, which is a part of the Asia Pacific region, is adopting these ideas. Even though there has been recent progress, there is still much to be done to develop an industry that is really inclusive and egalitarian. We can develop a more thriving and prosperous agriculture economy in the Asia Pacific area by putting these principles into practice and continuing to work toward improvement.
