Across Europe, the contributions of women in agriculture and rural development are increasingly recognised as fundamental to sustainable regional growth. The FLIARA project is at the forefront of efforts to create a supportive ecosystem that empowers women as key drivers of progress in these vital sectors. FLIARA, funded by the Horizon Europe programme, is dedicated […]
Nestled in the rugged hills of Icod de los Vinos in northern Tenerife, Spain, a quiet revolution is unfolding—one led not with banners or slogans, but with beeswax and resilience. Natalia Díaz, biologist and ecological beekeeper, is the woman behind Ecoalpispa and La Abejera, two intertwined ventures that are redefining rural innovation, one eco-wrapping at
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By VÍCTOR R. MARTÍNEZ Brussels, Belgium – June 25, 2025 – The vital role of women’s entrepreneurship in fostering resilient economies across the European Union’s rural, island, and outermost regions took centre stage today at a public hearing convened by the European Parliament’s Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality (FEMM), with the participation of
The fifth national Öko-Feldtage (Organic Field Days) 2025, held from June 18th to 19th at the Wassergut Canitz GmbH organic farm, provided a vital platform for showcasing innovation and fostering discussions in organic agriculture in the state of Saxony, Germany. Among the key contributors was Felicia van Tulder, FLIARA Project Partner in Germany, who highlighted
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The European Innovation Council (EIC) and the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) have officially launched the 2026 edition of the European Prize for Women Innovators. This prestigious joint initiative champions women entrepreneurs who are making a tangible impact through their groundbreaking innovations, whether they’re addressing climate change, advancing healthcare, or redefining the digital
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The FLIARA (Female-Led Innovation in Agriculture and Rural Areas) project is pleased to announce the availability of its draft practice abstracts (first batch), showcasing 10 compelling examples of women-led innovations across European farming and rural communities. These abstracts are currently in draft form and pending formal approval by the European Commission, but they are accessible
The European Parliament is set to consider a crucial report this month focusing on strengthening rural areas across the EU through cohesion policy. This initiative comes as rural regions, home to a quarter of Europe’s population and covering 83% of its territory, grapple with significant economic, social, demographic, and structural challenges. The report, adopted by
Dr Aisling Murtagh, postdoctoral researcher with the FLIARA Project at the University of Galway, played a key role in the 22nd annual Rural Entrepreneurship Conference (REC2025), held from June 3rd to 5th 2025 at Bangor University in Wales. The conference, themed “Community, Creativity and Liveability: Supporting the Wellbeing of Resilient Rural Communities through Sustainable Entrepreneurship”,
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Across the diverse landscapes of rural Europe, a quiet revolution is underway, driven by women innovators who are challenging traditional norms and shaping a more sustainable future for their communities. This groundswell of female-led innovation has been brought into sharp focus by the FLIARA (Female-Led Innovation in Agriculture and Rural Areas) project, a Horizon Europe
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