Rural Life
Advice needed to support farmers' safety - expert
The need for practical tips and advice that support farmers’ safety and wellbeing, backed by the sector and policy, was...
Women in Farming
Agri-Business
OECD: CAP must address gender bias and generational renewal
The EU agriculture sector is undergoing structural change but needs to address gender bias, generational renewal and labour issues, according...
Rural Life
Designating only one person as herd keeper labelled 'demoralising'
The fallout from the practice of designating only one person as herd keeper was raised by a dairy farmer from...
Agri-Business
TAMS: More details on Woman Farmer Capital Investment Scheme
Further details have emerged about the dedicated scheme for female farmers as part of the new Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme...
Rural Life
Empowerment of rural women a must for the future of farming
The empowerment of rural women is vital for the future sustainability of farming and the wider agri-food sector in Ireland,...
Rural Life
University of Galway project to enhance women's role in rural life
The University of Galway is to lead a new research project across 10 European countries aiming to enhance the role...
Agri-Business
New CAP measures for women in farming welcome - IFA
New initiatives in the next Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Strategic Plan to improve the number of women in farming in...
Agri Politics
Minister announces National Women in Farming conference
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, has announced that a National Conference on Women in Farming...
Farm Safety
Farm safety course initially offered to women in agri-sector
A new farm safety course, established by Teagasc, is to initially be offered to women working in the agri-sector. The...
CAP / Schemes
Female farmers being forced to 'jump through hoops' by minister
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue has been accused of forcing women on farms to “jump...
Rural Life
Farming women facilitated to get active in society
Local development company, North, East and West Kerry Development (NEWKD), in partnership with Trakt Piastów of Wielka Polska (Greater Poland),...
Agri-Business
Warning lack of industry unity could have negative consequences at UN Food Systems Summit
The chairperson of a group representing females within the UK meat industry has said she is “extremely concerned” lack of...
Rural Life
Cork students probe gender divide in farming
Two north Cork students probed the gender divide in farming for their entry for this year’s BT Young Scientist and...
Rural Life
New video series highlights women leading way on farms
A video series launched by Ireland’s National Rural Network (NRN) confirms a new era for women in farming, highlighting resilient...
Rural Life
IFAC to honor women changing 'the face of agriculture'
To coincide with International Women’s Day on March 8, accountancy and financial advisory firm, IFAC has launched a campaign to highlight...
Rural Life
Women in farming should consider joining a farm organisation
Rural Ireland can be a lonely place and women should consider making a move to join farm organisations to get...
Rural Life
'We must work twice as hard to get our opinions heard' - Farming 'Rose'
This year’s newly-crowned Laois Rose of Tralee, Grainne Hogan, knew there was just one way to make a lasting impression at...
Rural Life
'My mother was an inspiration': New North Cork IFA chairperson
Growing up, the newly-elected chairperson of North Cork Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) Anne Baker had a strong role model in...