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Migrants play a vital role in revitalizing rural regions, contributing to demographic renewal, economic
diversification, and cultural enrichment. Their involvement is particularly significant in sectors such as
agriculture, where labour shortages and aging populations pose ongoing challenges. By bringing new skills,
perspectives, and initiatives, migrants help sustain local economies and foster innovation. This study explores
the experiences of five foreign women who have relocated to the Centre of Portugal, establishing new lives
centred on agriculture and aims to understand the motivations behind migration, lifestyles, and the dynamics of
integration. Through in-depth interviews and photographic and video documentation, the study highlights the
women’s pursuit of a more sustainable, nature-connected existence, emphasizes the significance of the
welcoming process and underlines the role of agriculture as a pathway to improved quality of life and social
integration. It was clear that the integration process requires social inclusion, access to services, cultural
exchange, and community engagement.
Keywords: foreign women farmers, region of Viseu, integration, sustainability, eco-friendly
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foreign women farmers region of Viseu integration sustainability