Rural Life
'One Sunday afternoon I was invited to have a go at milking and just loved it'
To love something, it doesn’t mean you have to be born into it – and that is certainly true for...
Women in Agriculture
N.Ireland
UFU to host Women in Agriculture webinar series
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has announced plans to host a Women in Agriculture webinar series. The UFU launched its...
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...
Rural Life
'Every day can be a school day' for teaching and farming sister duo
For Miriam and Rachel Hastings, “every day can be a school day”, as they navigate a life that is full...
Rural Life
'Women should continue to have self-belief and confidence to develop within the industry'
‘Long-standing biases’ and ‘gender stereotypes’ have often steered women and girls away from science-related fields, according to the UN. To...
N.Ireland
'Ag Science might not be 'sexy' ...but you'd be a fool not to follow your interests'
Ag science might not be as “sexy” as some other fields, but follow your interests and you’ll be rewarded with...
Rural Life
Women 'much more open to farm diversification and going beyond productivist thinking'
Women are “much more open to farm diversification and going beyond productivist type of thinking in agriculture”, according to a...
Rural Life
1 in 5 women in ag fear remote working could negatively impact their career
More than one in five women working in agriculture fear working from home could negatively impact their careers, according to...
Rural Life
Starting young: 'I always got to help feeding calves, even if I did spill most of the milk'
While many events in a person’s life may attract them to work in agriculture, many young farmers tend to follow...
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...
Rural Life
Sophie Bell: 'Look forward to the days where we don’t take everything for granted'
Between balancing university, farming and her social media presence, Co. Cavan’s Sophie Bell is a very busy woman. She continued...
Rural Life
Joanne Devaney: 'It was nice to be home more last year to be on the farm'
If it had been a normal year, Joanne Devaney would have spent a lot of her time in University College...
Agri-Business
Lack of mentorship biggest hurdle for women in agriculture
Lack of female role models within the agricultural industry is one of the biggest stumbling blocks for women working within...
Agri-Business
Rebuilding agriculture’s reputation: Now's time to get back on the front foot
There’s never been a better time to push for reform in agriculture’s public image – at least according to international...
Agri-Business
Barbara Bray: Supply chain surpluses are 'low-hanging fruit' in food inequality challenge
Stresses on ‘just-in-time’ food supply chains caused by Covid-19 could spur change in how modern retailers factor in unsold produce...
Rural Life
Women less likely to own family farms - CSO
Women are less likely to own family farms according to a report published by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) today...
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
International survey launched on Women in Food and Agriculture
A major international survey to assess the impact of Covid-19 on women in food and agriculture as well as where...
Rural Life
International Day of Rural Women: 'The role of women on farms isn't even recognised by themselves'
“The role of women on farms isn’t recognised enough by anyone…not even by the women themselves.” Today (Thursday, October 15)...
Rural Life
Kildare-based calf rearer makes magazine cover
A Kildare-based calf rearer was recently name-checked on the cover of Elle magazine, which highlighted women who had worked through...
Rural Life
'Beef price must be addressed urgently'
“Truthfully, I don’t believe there will be a future for suckling if the beef price is not addressed.” That’s the...