Rural Life
2026 to be International Year of Woman Farmer
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has welcomed the resolution adopted by the United Nations (UN)...
Women in Agriculture
Agri-Business
EIP projects on animal health and gender balance sought
The latest call for the next round of projects funded under the European Innovation Partnerships (EIP) programme has been announced...
Sponsored
Native Tree Area Scheme makes planting trees easier
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
Agri-Business
Macra exits Women in Agriculture Stakeholder Group
Macra president Elaine Houlihan has confirmed that the organisation ceased its membership of the Women in Agriculture Stakeholder Group (WASG)....
Agri-Business
Preliminary findings report on women in agriculture due in Q2 2024
A preliminary findings report on women in agriculture is expected to be published in quarter two (Q2) 2024, the Department...
Rural Life
Kerry woman on the highs and lows of part-time contracting
From the age of 11, Kylie Walsh from Duagh, Co. Kerry, started taking an interest in contracting, especially in tractors...
Agri-Business
Supporting women in agriculture a 'key priority' - McConalogue
“Supporting women in agriculture has been and will continue to be a key priority for me, my department and the...
Rural Life
Macra and ASA link up to support Breast Cancer Ireland
Macra and the Agricultural Science Association (ASA) Ireland have linked up to host an event in Co. Laois next month...
Women in Agriculture
Heydon marks International Day of Women in Science
Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon, has marked International Day of Women...
Sponsored
Watch: Offaly farmer makes big savings by 'going solar'
Imagine standing on your farm, knowing you have taken steps to secure its future. The sun is shining, not just...
Agri Politics
Calls to examine low rate of male and female farm partnerships
The low rate of registered farm partnerships in joint male and female ownership is an issue that Senator Victor Boyhan...
Rural Life
New 'Action Plan' to promote female succession
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue and Ministers of State, Pippa Hackett, and Martin Heydon have today...
Other
Watch: Agri projects on display at BT Young Scientist Exhibition
The 2024 BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition (BTYSTE) opened to the public today (Thursday, January 11), with over 50...
Agri-Business
Meat Business Women appoints new team members
Meat Business Women (MBW) has announced the appointment of Harriet Wilson as its new partnerships director. Three new UK and...
Agri-Business
Women in Ag Awards to be presented at Agritechnica
The DLG (German Agricultural Society) and Women in Ag Magazine have today (Tuesday, October 31) announced the winners of this...
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...
Sponsored
RDS Announces Opening of Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards
In its sixth year, the RDS Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards celebrates the work of individuals, farming families and...
Agri-Business
Lakeland Dairies campaigns to attract women shareholders
Lakeland Dairies has launched a targeted campaign to encourage more women and other family members to become involved as shareholders...
Agri-Business
Rural female entrepreneurs sought for development programme
Rural female entrepreneurs are being sought to participate in the latest round of the ACORNS business development programe. Applications for...
Beef
Applications now open for Meat Business Women's 'One to Watch' 2023
Applications are now being accepted for Meat Business Women’s ‘One to Watch’ 2023. Women who work in the meat industry...
Agri-Business
Spotlight on inspirational women in Irish agriculture
A woman who developed one of Ireland’s largest free-range egg producer businesses and a part-time suckler farmer with almost 28,000...