International Association on Work in Agriculture
Recent meetings
No recorded meetings with EU commissioners.
Mission & Goals
IAWA is a group of researchers engaged on the study of work in agriculture. In a diversity of organizations in different continents and countries, with diverse disciplinary and theoretical approaches, and empirical realities. IAWA is interested in multidisciplinary perspectives and discussions on important practical issues on work in agriculture. Speaking of agriculture include all productions of primary sector (livestock, crops…) and its relations with value chains and advisors services. IAWA was created in 2017, and is an independant association. The association’s relationship with INRAE stems from the fact that the presidency has been held by an INRAE researcher. IAWA does not directly receive funds or subsidies from INRAE. IAWA has a board composed of researchers from different institutions in the world. https://www.workinagriculture.com
EU Legislative Interests
IAWA wil participate to an European Parliament exhibition on “Working conditions in Agriculture” in Strasbourg from 5th to 8th October 2026
Communication Activities
IAWA wil participate to an European Parliament exhibition on “Working conditions in Agriculture” in Strasbourg from 5th to 8th October 2026. The exhibition, organised by SafeHabitus (Horizon project) will be based on a collaborative approach and open to all multi-lateral organisations who are actively working to improve working conditions in this area. The exhibition will cover a wide range of issues relating to the agricultural sector, addressing the following, among others: Working conditions of migrant and seasonal workers, Social conditionality in agriculture and the social aspects of the CAP (Occupational safety and health of farmers and farm workers, Mental health in agriculture, Physical Health in agriculture, Exposure of agricultural workers to plant protection products); The impact of climate change, including heat stress, on the working conditions of farmers and agricultural workers (skin cancer); New technologies and working conditions of the future
Interests Represented
Does not represent commercial interests
Member Of
INRAE (position of researcher)
Organisation Members
IAWA members are members in their own right. There are no organisational structures. Members are belonging to the following institutions : French national research institute for agriculture, food and environment, France Livestock Institute, France Cirad, France Bern University of Applied Sciences | BFH · School of Agriculture, Forest and Food Sciences, SwitzerlandSouth Teagasc, Ireland East Technological University, Ireland Nationwide Insurance Early Career Professor of Agricultural Safety and Health, USA Agronomic and Veterinary Institute Hassan II, Maroc Dairy NZ, New Zealand Senegalese agricultural research institute Senegal University of KwaZulu-Natal’s, South Africa University of Melbourne, Australia University of Maringá, Brazil https://www.workinagriculture.com/iawa-board2