Rural Life
Minister Charlie McConalogue has launched a National Women in Agriculture Action Plan which include normalising female succession.
Agri-Business
There is not "equality on the ground" when it comes to women in farming and the agri-sector according to Minister of State Pippa Hackett.
Women need to be more "visible" in farming and the agri-food sector to change the future landscape a landmark conference has heard.
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine has warned state bodies to "improve" the representation of women on their boards.
Conference in Co.Laois to examine gender equality issues in agri-food, with particular attention on farming.
