Articles by tag: International Women's Day

Accurate and stress-free pregnancy diagnosis in dairy cows

Pregnancy diagnosis is a vital part of managing fertility and productivity in dairy herds. One...

Forestry

5 months ago

2,500 native Irish trees planted to mark International Women's Day

Powerscourt Estate in Co. Wicklow welcomed a group of women this week who gathered to mark...

Rural Life

6 months ago

EU Commission in Dublin to celebrate women in agri

The European Commission Representation in Ireland along with the Department of Agriculture, Food...

Sheep

over 1 year ago

Sheehan elected as first female chair of Kerry INHFA

Mary Sheehan has been elected as chair of the Co. Kerry branch for the Irish Natura and Hill...

Agri-Business

over 2 years ago

Access to digital tech 'crucial' to empower women in agri-food

Inclusive access to digital technologies and education is crucial to reducing gender inequalities...

Agri Politics

over 2 years ago

'Honour and privilege' to be a woman leading Macra - Houlihan

The incoming president of Macra, Elaine Houlihan, has said that it is "a huge honour" to become the...

Mixing cows with honey: How one farmer uses tech to balance a legacy

With labour becoming harder to source, more farmers are turning to smart farming technologies to...

Rural Life

over 2 years ago

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...

Rural Life

over 2 years ago

Women are 'integral' part of farming labour force - WASG

Women are an integral part of the farming labour force and the wider agri-food sector in Ireland,...

Rural Life

over 2 years ago

ICOS launches gender equality charter for member co-ops

The Irish Co-operative Organisation Society (ICOS) has launched a gender equality charter aimed at...

N.Ireland

over 2 years ago

You grow girl: Connecting food and land in The Edible Flower

No story feels better to share today - International Women's Day (Wednesday, March 8) - than that...

Opinion

over 2 years ago

Letter to the editor: Embracing diversity will help Irish food sector

Over 82% of global human resources (HR) leaders believe that the ‘war for talent’ will be a key...

Beef

over 3 years ago

Women in agriculture: 'It all started with a Belgian Blue'

When Caren McAteer was just four years of age, she knew she wanted to be a vet. And her background...

Ireland’s first fully certified organic mineral bucket lick range launched

Inform Nutrition is proud to lead the way in the agricultural sector and be the first Irish...

Agri-Business

over 3 years ago

ABP partners with Meat Business Women

Ahead of International Women’s Day (March 8, 2022), ABP has announced a strategic partnership...

Agri-Business

over 4 years ago

Global mentorship programme launched for women in the meat industry

A new mentorship initiative has been launched which aims to improve career opportunities for women...

Rural Life

over 5 years ago

NI agri-businesswomen learn about the challenges facing Ugandan females in farming

Ahead of International Women’s Day, March 8, two senior managers from Belfast agri-tech firm...

Rural Life

over 6 years ago

IFA urges more farming women to get involved in organisation

In light of today (Friday, March 8) being International Women’s Day (IWD), the Irish Farmers'...

Agri Politics

over 6 years ago

Hogan encourages EU states to tackle issues affecting rural women

The EU Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Phil Hogan, has encouraged member states...

Rural Life

over 8 years ago

Calls for more supports to encourage women to take a central role in farming

Marking International Women’s Day 2017, IFA President Joe Healy has called for more supports and...