translate English to French: The median age of female farm operators has risen more quickly than that of their male counterparts: in 2001 it stood at 48 years, compared with 45 years in both 1991 and 1996.
L’âge médian des exploitantes agricoles a augmenté plus rapidement que celui de leurs homologues masculins : en 2001, il était de 48 ans, comparativement à 45 ans en 1991 et en 1996.