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FLIARA Highlights Women-Led Innovation with ModernAKIS

On November 19, 2024, the “AKIS in Action: Strengthening AKIS through Women-Led Innovation” event brought together key stakeholders from the FLIARA and ModernAKIS projects, underscoring the transformative role of women in driving sustainable innovation in agriculture and rural development and exploring how Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation Systems (AKIS) can empower women to lead the way […]

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Cybersecurity Essentials and Networking Mark the 2nd FLIARA Online Community of Practice Event with Aoife Noone

On November 14th, the FLIARA project celebrated its Second Online Community of Practice (CoP) event, gathering FLIARA Ambassadors and consortium members for a dynamic session featuring Aoife Noone, founder of Noone Cyber Services. Aoife is one of the 200 women innovators mapped through the project. With her deep expertise in cybersecurity, she provided essential strategies

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New Zealand Ambassador’s Visit Highlights FLIARA Project’s Impact on Female-led Innovations in Rural Ireland

The FLIARA project took centre stage on November 1st as Sir Trevor Mallard, the Ambassador of New Zealand to Ireland, visited Mountbellew and Kilconnell. Hosted by Dr. Edna M. Curley at Mountbellew Agricultural College, the Ambassador’s itinerary included a visit to the Living Bog, a town tour with Cllr. Michael Connolly, and an engaging discussion

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The Galway Wool Co-op: Finalist in the 2024 Agricultural and Rural Inspiration Awards

The FLIARA Project is delighted to announce that The Galway Wool Co-op, led by FLIARA Ambassador Blátnaid Gallagher from Ireland, has been selected as a finalist in the Agricultural & Rural Inspiration Awards (ARIA) 2024 for the Socio-economic Fabric for Rural Areas category. This recognition underscores the co-op’s dedication to restoring the value of native Irish

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Women, Agriculture, and Digital Innovation: Tackling Inequality in EU Rural Areas

On October 22, 2024, the European Association for Innovation in Local Development (AEIDL) hosted an insightful CODECS webinar on addressing gender inequalities in EU agricultural areas, with a special focus on the role of digital innovation. Held just a week after the International Day of Rural Women, the event highlighted the intersection of gender, agriculture,

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Advocating for Gender Equality in Agriculture: FLIARA’s Impact at the Oireachtas in Ireland

By VÍCTOR R. MARTÍNEZ On October 9, 2024, Associate Professor Maura Farrell, the Project Coordinator for FLIARA, was invited to the Oireachtas in Leinster House, addressing the Joint Committee on Agriculture, Food, and the Marine. Joining Maura were Louise Weir, FLIARA Project Manager, and Aisling Murtagh, a FLIARA researcher, collectively representing the University of Galway.

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FLIARA Participates in the Launch of the GRASS CEILING European Policy Forum for Women-led Innovation

On October 7, 2024, the FLIARA project participated in the launch of the GRASS CEILING European Policy Forum for women-led innovation, an event organised by AEIDL and Copa-Cogeca. This forum gathered over 80 attendees, including representatives from EU institutions, national and regional government bodies, researchers, NGOs, and EU projects such as FLIARA, hailing from 21

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Polish Delegation Visits Slovenia to Explore Rural Innovations with FLIARA Partners

On October 3rd, 2024, the FLIARA project had the privilege of welcoming a delegation from the Agricultural Advisory Centre in Brwinów, Poland, to Ljubljana, Slovenia. The visit, organised by the Centre’s Krakow branch, brought together a group of agricultural and rural women eager to explore innovative practices that are transforming rural areas across Slovenia. Hosted

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FLIARA Project Leads Lunchtime Debate and Policy Discussion with the European Commission

On October 1st, the FLIARA project took centre stage at a lunchtime debate and future policy discussion hosted by the Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development (DG AGRI) of the European Commission. The event provided a platform for FLIARA to showcase how its ongoing research emphasises the essential role that rural and farm women play

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Ursula Kelly, FLIARA Ambassador, Wins Prestigious National Award for Established Businesswoman

Ursula Kelly, Operations Director at Cormac Tagging and a FLIARA Ambassador in Ireland, has been honoured with the Established Businesswoman Award at the Network Ireland Businesswoman of the Year Awards 2024 on September 27th in Kilkenny, Ireland. This recognition highlights her leadership, innovation, and dedication to the rural and agricultural sectors. The Established Businesswoman category

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