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FLIARA General Assembly: Partners Reflect on Key Achievements and Future Policy Impact

On March 13, 2025, the FLIARA project hosted its 3rd General Assembly online, bringing together all partners and members of the Stakeholder Advisory Board (SAB) to discuss progress, share results, and outline the path ahead. Representatives from all Work Packages (WP1 to WP7), as well as the European Commission, reflected on how FLIARA is shaping […]

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FLIARA Innovators and Ambassadors Join Irish International Women’s Day Agricultural Empowerment Event

Co. Kildare, Ireland – March 6th, 2025 – The Agricultural Science Association (ASA) and Macra’s joint International Women’s Day lunch event, held at the Lawlor’s Hotel in Co.Kildare, Ireland, focusing on empowerment and progress in agriculture, saw a strong presence from the FLIARA project. The event, held in support of Breast Cancer Ireland, drew a

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FLIARA Ambassadors: Connecting Women Innovators in Rural Europe

The FLIARA project is bringing together 20 ambassadors selected from 200 women leading innovative practices across 10 European countries. These women are not only transforming rural and farming communities with their groundbreaking ideas but also creating a strong network of knowledge-sharing and collaboration through the FLIARA Community of Practice. We spoke with four inspiring ambassadors—M.Sc.

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Women Step into Farming: Celebrating Women in Irish Agriculture

The event, entitled Women Step into Farming, was organised by the delegation of the European Commission Representation in Ireland in collaboration with the Irish Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine (DAFM) to mark International Women’s Day 2025. Moderated by Agriland editor Stella Meehan, the event highlighted the achievements of women in the sector while

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Ursula Kelly: Championing Innovation and Women’s Role in Irish Agriculture

The FLIARA Project is proud to highlight the remarkable journey of Ursula Kelly, one of Ireland’s FLIARA Ambassadors, whose leadership in agricultural innovation is reshaping the industry. Featured in a compelling article by the Irish Farmers Journal, Ursula’s story is one of perseverance, breaking barriers, and fostering competition in a historically monopolised sector. A Legacy

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Women in Agriculture: A Key Topic Discussed with MEPs Visiting the West of Ireland

A delegation of MEPs from the European Parliament’s Regional Development (REGI) Committee visited Ireland from February 24th to 26th, 2025, to assess the impact of EU cohesion funds in the North West and Midlands regions. Their visit highlighted the importance of supporting local development and fostering innovation in rural communities. On February 25th, the delegation,

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FLIARA Joins ‘Women Step Into Farming’ Event Celebrating Irish Women in Agriculture

To mark International Women’s Day 2025, the European Commission Representation in Ireland, in collaboration with the Irish Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM), is hosting a special event titled Women Step Into Farming. The event, taking place on Tuesday, March 4, will celebrate the invaluable contributions of Irish women in agriculture and highlight

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Empowering Women in Agriculture and Rural Innovation: A Call to Policymakers 

Over the coming months, the FLIARA Project consortium is intensifying its engagement with key stakeholders, particularly policymakers, to advance the role of women in agriculture and rural entrepreneurship. As the research reaches a crucial phase, the consortium is eager to collaborate with those who share a commitment to fostering gender-inclusive innovation and sustainable rural development. 

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New Article Highlights Women-Led Innovations as Key to Rural Europe’s Future

A significant new article published in European Countryside, the Journal of Mendel University in Brno, sheds light on the crucial role of women-led innovations in achieving the long-term vision for rural areas in Europe. The article, titled “Empowering Women-Led Innovations: Key Players in Realising the Long-Term Vision for Rural Areas,” is a key output of

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FLIARA’s 3rd Community of Practice in Italy Showcases Female-Led Innovation in Rural Europe

Rende, Italy—January 29-30, 2025 – The FLIARA project (Female-Led Innovation in Agriculture and Rural Areas) successfully hosted its 3rd Community of Practice (CoP) in Rende, Province of Cosenza, Italy, bringing together over 70 participants from across Europe, including researchers, policymakers, rural innovators, and representatives from agricultural and community organisations. Organised in collaboration with the University

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