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Female-Led Innovation in Agriculture and Rural Areas

The FLIARA project aims to create a European wide rural innovation ecosystem, which supports women-led innovative practices in farming and rural areas.

Women Leading Sustainability in

Farming and Rural Areas

Discover how FLIARA showcases the innovative power of women in farming and rural areas, emphasising their pivotal role in driving environmental, economic, social, and cultural sustainability to meet EU policies.

Empowering Women and Transforming Rural Innovation

FLIARA is challenging gender norms and stereotypes, raising awareness of the true impact and economic value of women in rural economies and development. The project is developing practical tools and policy proposals to ensure women are integrated and supported within a more effective innovation ecosystem.

Women Led Innovations

200 innovative practices that contribute to a sustainable and viable rural environment identified in 10 European countries: Ireland, Netherlands, Germany, Czech Republic, Slovenia, Sweden, Finland, Spain, Romania and Italy.

Community of Practice

Within FLIARA lies the creation of a Community of Practice. A hub of networking and training amongst innovators and relevant stakeholders to exchange ideas, experiences, and innovative knowledge, fostering future female innovations and entrepreneurship.

Foresight and Trend Analysis

FLIARA has conducted its envisioning process to predict the role of women in the innovations required for sustainable farms and rural futures across EU Member States. These visions were constructed by using an interactive foresight process that involved key stakeholders at a local level, creating a connection between their local contexts and sustainable futures.

As a result, FLIARA will combine futures and case study methods with network building and policy benchmarking. By developing visions for sustainable rural futures, FLIARA will identify the innovations needed to make them a reality.

“Rural women can play a key role in delivering a sustainable future through on-farm and off-farm innovative practices”

— Project Coordinator, Associate Professor

Innovators

Discover 200 rural and agricultural innovations from across Europe. Our project highlighted pioneers in ten countries. Learn about their groundbreaking solutions and how they are shaping the future of farming and rural life.

Ursula Kelly
Cormac tagging
Ireland
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Luigia e Simona Soffritti
La petrosa
Italy
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Beatriz y Natalia Naroy Monzón
Ganadería Naroy
Spain
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Partners

The multi-actor basis for FLIARA is established through bringing together organisations that engage in different ways in the research, innovation, networks, policy, and practice environments.

The consortium is made up of universities (University of Galway, TU Delft, UNICAL, UTU, UL, HNEE, HLK – Jönköping , UOULU, MENDELU and LNU); European Networks (ELARD, ECOLISE), a national agricultural state agency and extension advisory body (Teagasc), a Community Organisation and Social Enterprise (LWL) and an SME (CE).

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7 days ago

💡 "Write your ideas down and take the leap!"Meet Alexandra Larsson, a determined entrepreneur who redefined driver education with Rosa Kortet Trafikskola. From overcoming doubts to inspiring innovation, her journey is proof that great ideas can transform industries. 👉 Read her story here: fliara.eu/driving-change-alexandra-larssons-journey-to-revolutionise-the-swedish-driving-school-i...Tag a friend who needs a dose of inspiration today! 💬#WomenEntrepreneurs #Innovation #FLIARAEU #Empowerment ... See MoreSee Less
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2 weeks ago

In this inspiring video, Mieke Elzenga, founder of LiberTerra Geestmerambacht and a FLIARA ambassador, shares her journey of transforming abandoned farms into thriving sustainable communities.Discover how she addresses social challenges like housing shortages and sustainability through creative solutions that connect people, resources, and local authorities. From her struggles with regulations to her triumphs in building strong collaborations, Mieke's story is a testament to the power of determination and innovation.👉 Read the interview: fliara.eu/mieke-elzenga-redefining-rural-innovation-through-sustainable-livi#fliaraeuA#sustainablelivingi#femaleinnovatorsa#ruraldevelopmentp#WomenInAgrinAgri ... See MoreSee Less
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3 weeks ago

🟣Women are transforming rural innovation in Europe, and FLIARA is here to share how!From future foresight to case studies, explore the insights that empower women-led innovations in farming and rural areas.📥 Download our deliverables and share! 👉 fliara.eu/deliverables/#RuralInnovation #womeninagriculture #sustainability #fliaraeu #InnovationLeadership ... See MoreSee Less
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1 month ago

🟣FLIARA's Global Impact🌿A special visit from Sir Trevor Mallard, the esteemed Ambassador of New Zealand to Ireland, to Mountbellew last week spotlighted the groundbreaking achievements of the FLIARA project in empowering female-led innovation in rural Ireland.The day hosted thought-provoking discussions with FLIARA project leaders, FLIARA ambassadors, andMaria WalshWalsh.Discover how FLIARA is revolutionising the future for women in rural areas across Europe 👉 fliara.eu/new-zealand-ambassadors-visit-highlights-fliara-projects-impact-on-female-led-innovatio...#fliaraeuA#fliarainspiresp#newzealanda#innovationa#ruralwomenW#irelandelanGalway Rural DevelopmentpmEU CAP NetworktwCAP Network IrelandelCormac Tagginggging, @Kylemore Farmhouse Cheese @The Galway Wool Co op ... See MoreSee Less
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1 month ago

🏆We’re thrilled to share that FLIARA Ambassador in Ireland, Blatnaid Gallagher’s project, The Galway Wool Co-op, is a finalist in the #ARIAwards24! Blátnaid’s initiative to restore the value of native Irish wool has empowered local farmers and driven sustainable growth in rural Ireland. 🌍🐑The Agricultural and Rural Inspiration Awards recognize projects making a real difference, and now you have a chance to show support! Head to our website to learn how you can cast your vote for the "Most Popular" award! 🗳️ Learn more: fliara.eu/the-galway-wool-co-op-finalist-in-the-2024-agricultural-and-rural-inspiration-awards/#FLIARAEU #EUCAPNETWORK #RuralIreland #IrishWool #ruralwomen @FLIARA Project ... See MoreSee Less
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2 months ago

🌾 Advocating for Gender Equality in Agriculture! Curious about the future of women in farming? Discover how FLIARA is paving the way for gender equality in agriculture, with insights shared by Maura Farrell, Louise Weir, and Aisling Murtagh during a powerful session at the Oireachtas in Ireland. The discussion highlights key challenges, solutions, and the vital role women play in transforming rural economies.📖 Read the full article and explore the path forward: fliara.eu/advocating-for-gender-equality-in-agriculture-fliaras-impact-at-the-oireachtas-in-ireland/🎥 Don't miss the full sessions on this crucial debat#womeninagriculturel#genderequalitya#fliaraeuA#innovationa#oireachtasc#ruraldevelopmentpmSenator Tim LombardmbCAP Network IrelandelUniversity of GalwayalEU CAP Networktwork ... See MoreSee Less
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2 months ago

🌾On this International Day of Rural Women, we honour the countless women innovators across Europe and beyond who are transforming agriculture and rural communities!FLIARA has mapped 200 of these incredible women leading change in rural areas through sustainability and innovation. But they are just the beginning—women everywhere are pioneering the future of farming and rural life. Discover their stories and explore their groundbreaking practices that inspire us all.👉 Visit www.fliara.eu/innovators#ruralwomen #WomenInnovators #womeninag #fliaraeu #fliarainspires ... See MoreSee Less
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2 months ago

🇵🇱🌿 Polish rural innovators meet Slovenian sustainability champions from FLIARA!Earlier this month, a delegation from the Centrum Doradztwa Rolniczego Kraków in Poland visited our FLIARA partners at the University of Ljubljana (Oddelek za geografijo FF UL) to exchange ideas and explore transformative rural practices. From empowering women to driving sustainable development, this visit highlighted the power of collaboration across borders. 🌍Want to learn more? Dive into the details of their inspiring journey here:🔗 fliara.eu/polish-delegation-visits-slovenia-to-explore-rural-innovations-with-fliara-partners/#fliaraeu #RuralInnovation #womeninag #ruralwomen #sustainability ... See MoreSee Less
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