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

By VÍCTOR R. MARTÍNEZ 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 […]

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Join the Innovative Organic Advice Contest and Showcase Your Work

Are you an innovative advisory service with a passion for organic agriculture? If you are, then the OrganicAdviceNetwork project has a great opportunity for you to participate in their Innovative Organic Advice Contest! About the Contest This contest is designed to recognise and celebrate advisory services that are making a positive impact in the world

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Record Support for the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), Says Latest Eurobarometer Survey

The latest Eurobarometer survey reveals unprecedented support and awareness for the EU’s Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), with 78% of respondents across Europe now familiar with the CAP—the highest level since 2007. This milestone underscores the growing recognition of the CAP’s role in shaping sustainable, high-quality food systems and supporting rural development. The survey highlights that

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Driving Diversity: FLIARA and EU Leaders Push for Gender Inclusion in Agriculture 

By VÍCTOR R. MARTÍNEZ Brussels became a platform for a transformative dialogue on December 12, 2024, during the “Exchange of Views on Gender Equality and Diversity: Challenges for Farming and Food.” This session, part of the European Parliament’s Gender Equality Week, underscored the critical need for inclusive policies in agriculture and rural development. Organised by

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FLIARA’s Inspiring Community of Practice Events in 2024

At the heart of the FLIARA Community of Practice (CoP) are the inspiring FLIARA Ambassadors—trailblazing women leading innovation in rural Europe. Through a mix of online and in-person events, the CoP has become a dynamic platform where the Ambassadors connect with policymakers, stakeholders, and communities. Together, they exchange knowledge, build networks, and drive transformative policy

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FLIARA Participates in SWIFT Webinar on Feminist Perspectives in Research

FLIARA joined the SWIFT project’s online engagement webinar, Integrating a Feminist Perspective in Research Projects, on December 12, 2024, which brought together a diverse range of European initiatives to reflect on feminist methodologies and their application in research. The session, facilitated by Marta Rivera, SWIFT project coordinator, served as a valuable platform for sharing experiences,

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Shaping Policies to Empower Women-led Sustainable Innovation in Agriculture and Rural Areas

As the FLIARA project approaches its conclusion, we take a moment to reflect on our progress and share updates on the ongoing benchmarking activities that are integral to achieving our mission. Following up on the insights shared in our July newsletter, we’re excited to provide a deeper dive into the development of our Initial Benchmarking

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Women Innovators Leading the Way Towards Sustainable Rural Areas

The FLIARA project, through its extensive interviews with women from 10 EU countries, has unveiled the transformative role women play in fostering sustainability in rural areas. The research focused on four sustainability dimensions—Social, Economic, Environmental, and Cultural—with each woman selected for her notable influence in at least one of these areas. However, the findings revealed

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FLIARA at Women in Agrifood Stories 2024: Advocating for a More Inclusive Food System

The FLIARA project was proudly represented at Women in Agrifood Stories 2024 in Lisbon, Portugal, a key event in the agrifood sector where leaders and innovators came together to shape the future of food systems on December 4th, 2024. The event’s panel, The Intersection of Agrifood and Gender: Addressing Inequality for a More Inclusive Future,

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