landwirtin

Landwirtin is the feminine form of the German occupational title Landwirt, referring to a female farmer or agricultural entrepreneur. The term designates a person who operates a farm and is responsible for crop production, animal husbandry, and the agricultural business. In German usage, Landwirtin emphasizes farming as an occupation, with close everyday synonyms such as Bäuerin, though Bäuerin can carry regional or traditional nuances. The term is used in Germany, Austria, and parts of Switzerland.

In the dual training systems of German-speaking countries, Landwirtin describes someone who completes the agricultural apprenticeship and may later advance to farm management roles. Training covers crop cultivation, soil management, livestock care, machinery operation and maintenance, economics, and sustainability. Higher qualifications exist for farm management and agribusiness ambitions.

Typical tasks for a Landwirtin include planning cultivation and harvest schedules, coordinating fieldwork and equipment, caring for livestock, overseeing feed and welfare standards, and managing sales or marketing of farm products. Many Landwirtinnen run or co-manage family farms or work within larger agricultural enterprises; specialization is common in crop farming, dairy, pig farming, or horticulture.

The profession is evolving with modern agriculture: digital tools, precision farming, environmental protection, and compliance with animal welfare and environmental regulations shape contemporary practice. Women make up an increasing share of agricultural managers in German-speaking regions, contributing to succession planning, governance, and innovation on farms.

See also: agriculture in German-speaking countries, female farmer, agricultural education, Landwirt/in.