Ireland’s CAP Strategic Plan and Gender Equality

Abstract

The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) 2023-2027 saw for the first time a direct focus on women in farming and rural areas. Ireland’s CSP 2023-2027 was one CSP that did include measures focused on addressing the issue of improving women’s participation in farming. In this policy brief, based on the evidence and learnings emerging from the FLIARA project, we reflect on the measures taken. We also argue that this represents a first step. There is still room for future improvements to improve gender equality in relation to the position of women in farming and rural areas.