March marks both Women’s History Month and National Ag Month (including Women in Ag Day) – a fitting time to recognize the women who bring scientific excellence, strategic vision, and global reach to agriculture every day. This month, we want to shine a light on the remarkable women who are part of the AgriThority® team. From the fields of Argentina to the research labs of North America, these women are driving innovation that feeds and sustains our world.
At the heart of AgriThority® is Mary Jane Duff, Chief Strategy & Marketing Officer. Mary Jane brings an unparalleled depth of agricultural marketing experience, and she has a rare ability to translate complex science into compelling strategy. Her work in facilitating strategic alignment workshops and breaking down barriers to market access has made AgriThority not just a business, but a trusted partner across the global ag industry.
In Latin America, Eleonora Da Riva brings her expertise in entomology and agronomy to her role as Product Development Agronomist. Her expertise in biological and synthetic crop protection chemistries, combined with fluency in Spanish and English and hands-on regulatory experience in Argentina, makes her a critical bridge between scientific research and product success.
Paula Prieto, Ph.D., Product Development & Project Coordinator in LATAM, oversees client product development projects across Latin America, ensuring protocols are followed and data integrity is maintained. Her background as an ecophysiology researcher at the University of Lleida in Spain and her years coordinating large teams of project managers translates to meaningful results for clients.
Silvina Marti Reta, Research Assistant in Latin America brings expertise in software, data analysis, aerial imagery, and AgriThority TrialWerx® large-scale on-farm trial program. Silvina ensures that complex research data is tracked, analyzed, and reported with precision. Her work behind the scenes makes the science possible.
Madhu Jindal, Ph.D., Research Manager/Analyst in North America, exemplifies the depth of scientific expertise AgriThority brings to its clients. With 30 years of experience spanning row crops, pulses, plantation crops, and specialty plants, Dr. Jindal has published 62 research papers and 19 research reports in scientific journals worldwide.
In Ukraine, Dinara Sadykova leads regulatory and business development projects in one of the world’s most complex agricultural markets. Her experience in logistics, contract preparation, and product registration, combined with a background as a teacher and translator, reflect the versatility that women in agriculture so often bring to their work.
Marketing Communications Manager Rachel Robinson brings expertise in both livestock and crops to her role. Whether she’s developing the marketing strategy, creating compelling content, shaping the voice of the brand or pitching in on market or business development projects, Robinson’s disciplined, relationship-driven approach reflects what agriculture communicators do best – growing something that lasts.
