8M: Repsol Guide gives visibility to rural women in Tenerife

With less than ten days left until the celebration of the Repsol Suns Gala in Tenerife the next 17 March at the Guimerá Theater in Santa Cruz, The prestigious gastronomic guide celebrates the importance of the role of island women producers on the occasion of the International Women's Day, that this is celebrated 8 March. For this, has given visibility to the stories of six of them before a dozen local and national media outlets in a meeting recently held at the La Calabacera Estate of Isora Guide.

The six women producers participating in the initiative reflect in their daily lives how their love and respect for the roots and the territory also inspire other younger ones so that the tradition survives.. Dulce Acevedo (The Pumpkin), Pilar Carballo (La Jara Estate), Carmen Gloria Ferrera (Ferrera Winery), Fatima Hernandez (LoHer Winery), Mary Tovar (El Isorano Cheese Factory) y Nieves Estevez (Mieles Giovanni) There are six examples of women producers on the island of Tenerife who dedicate their daily lives to revitalizing the environment.

The vice president and advisor of Tourism of the Cabildo, Lope Afonso, points out that “the importance of rural women in the preservation of traditions, economic boost and promotion of equality in their communities. Your daily effort in agriculture, the livestock, crafts and other productive sectors are essential for the development of Tenerife. With your dedication, They have known how to keep our traditions alive, innovate in their activities and strengthen the local economy”. Afonso adds that “from our midlands to the coast, Their work guarantees that the Island's products reach our tables and the world., with the quality and authenticity that characterizes us. It is essential to continue supporting them, eliminating barriers and generating opportunities so that they can grow and lead the future of our primary sector and our creative industries”.

For the CEO of Tourism of Tenerife, Dimple Map, Recognizing the value and contribution of rural women is essential in promoting rural agricultural development, and raising awareness among new generations about the importance of the work they do. “With this action carried out jointly with the Repsol Guide, prior to the gala that we will celebrate soon, and coinciding with the Women's Day March 8th, We reward and value the talent of women in this environment to give life and energize our towns as the best way to stop the depopulation and aging of our rural environment., guaranteeing generational change, women with what effort, “Work and talent contribute to a more prosperous island”, concludes Fight back.

María Ritter, director of Repsol Guide indicates that “the role of women producers has proven essential in defending the identity of the territory.”. They have the drive and energy to connect with each other, exchange knowledge and encourage younger women so that much-needed jobs are not lost. From Repsol Guide We want to put the focus on their work and we are happy to see that the new generations are joining this artisanal work with a fresh and modernizing look without losing tradition and roots.”.

In Canary Islands, women represent 29% of the 14.190 affiliates of the agricultural sector to Social Security (January 2025), very similar percentage in the case of the island of Tenerife. The Rural Women of Tenerife project was launched a few years ago by the Cabildo, whose objective is visibility, training and generation of common spaces for rural women on the island to counteract a certain professional isolation, that in itself occurs in the rural world.