Rural Life
A series of regional events designed to "tackle the everyday physical and logistical challenges faced by female farmers" will take place.
Entries are being sought to a competition for an ambassador to represent Ireland during the International Year of the Woman Farmer (IYWF).
Three female farmers will star in Food Tank and Bord Bia's premiere of 'Voices of Irish farmers: A love story' on February 15.
Agri-Business
The European Parliament’s Agriculture Committee has voted to increase funding for female farmers and entrepreneurs
The Macra president said that while access to land is difficult for all young farmers, it is a particular challenge for young female farmers.
Dairy
DWI, the education and support network for women in dairy, has outlined significant progress in securing a landmark partnership model
Copa Cogeca, in collaboration with Corteva Agriscience, has launched the eighth edition of the innovation award for women farmers.
Dairy farmer, Ciara Lynch, has highlighted the absence of baby changing facilities at agricultural colleges, which may restrict access.
A panel discussion on the role of women in Irish agriculture was held in the European Commission Representation headquarters in Dublin, today
Less than half (46.5%) of farm holders had a succession plan in place, according to the latest data from the Central Statistics Office (CSO).
The Women in Agriculture Stakeholder Group (WASG) has officially launched its national roadshow...
A Fine Gael senator has called for a debate in the Seanad on how to increase the number of women in agriculture in Ireland.
The FAO has welcomed the resolution adopted by the UN General Assembly to declare 2026 as International Year of Woman Farmer.
Minister Charlie McConalogue has launched a National Women in Agriculture Action Plan which include normalising female succession.
The Department of Agriculture (DAFM) has confirmed further details about the dedicated scheme for female farmers as part of the new TAMS.
Women are an integral part of the farming labour force and the wider agri-food sector in Ireland,...
A new four-part series on TG4, Mná na Talún, is set to follow four female farmers across the four seasons of a single farming year.
Buildings
The new Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS) set to open in January 2023 is set to see a number of changes.
The Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) has urged female farmers to take the time to check what Pay...
The WASG has called on men and women to participate in a national farm paperwork strike to mark International Women’s Day.
"Women have been working tirelessly for generations in the agricultural sector with no formal recognition," according to Niamh Hendy.
A number of Irish MEPs would support the lifting of an age limit that would allow more women in farming to receive 60% TAMS
The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) 2023-2027 will support female farmers through an on-farm...
