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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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FLIARA’s 2nd Community of Practice Event Brings Women-Led Innovation to the Forefront in Slovenia

By VÍCTOR R. MARTÍNEZ Ljubljana, Slovenia. From September 25-26, 2024, the FLIARA Consortium hosted its 2nd Community of Practice (CoP) Networking Event in Ljubljana, Slovenia. The gathering brought together women innovators from rural and agricultural sectors, policymakers, and key stakeholders, fostering valuable dialogue on the vital role of women in shaping sustainable futures for Europe’s

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Empowering Women Innovators in Agrifood Insights from the EIT Food Report

A new report from EIT Food, “How to Empower Women Innovators in Agrifood?” has shed light on the pressing need to close the gender gap in the agrifood sector, offering detailed guidelines for designing female entrepreneurship programs. Covering 15 Central and Eastern European countries, this report delves into the challenges faced by women entrepreneurs in agrifood

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The European Commission Receives Key Report on the Future of EU Agriculture, Championing Sustainability and Innovation

On September 4th, 2024, Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, received the much-anticipated final report from the Strategic Dialogue on the Future of EU Agriculture. Chaired by Professor Peter Strohschneider, the report, titled “A Shared Prospect for Farming and Food in Europe,” outlines crucial recommendations that will shape the EU’s agricultural policies over

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University of Ljubljana – Field Trip: Rural Slovenia and Woman-led Innovation

Meeting Point: Bus Stop Mirje  1st stop: Borovnica   Ambassador Innovation Journey by Ms Saša Kržič from Microgreens Šebenik    Our first stop will be in the rural area close to Ljubljana, in village Borovnica, where we will meet Slovenian Ambassador Ms Saša Kržič, a pioneer in the cultivation of microgreens in Slovenia. After difficulties at the

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