Gender imbalance

51% of 1926 workforce involved in agri-sector vs 4% in 2022 - CSO

Rural Life

51% of 1926 workforce involved in agri-sector vs 4% in 2022 - CSO

In 1926 more than half of the country's total workforce were employed in the agri-sector according to the Central Statistics Office (CSO).

Co-op directors: 'Only about 10 women - out of a pool of 500'

Agri-Business

Co-op directors: 'Only about 10 women - out of a pool of 500'

Irish cooperatives have got to address serious imbalances in gender and age profile on co-op boards, according to ICOS president Jerry Long.

Midlands academic addresses SEWFI on farming gender imbalances

Rural Life

Midlands academic addresses SEWFI on farming gender imbalances

The gender imbalance in Irish farming and farming organisations isn't going to be tackled on its own - the issue needs a big push.