Four inspiring Slovenian female innovators and social entrepreneurs, deeply rooted in rural Slovenia, shared their journeys and insights on the challenges and advantages of being women in agriculture and rural areas during a lively roundtable discussion held on March 18th, 2025. The event, organised by the University of Ljubljana’s Faculty of Arts as part of […]
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
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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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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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
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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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
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
The Case Study activities of the FLIARA (Female-Led Innovations in Agriculture and Rural Areas) project have been successfully completed and delivered. Through extensive research, FLIARA interviewed over 200 women across Europe who are at the forefront of innovative efforts in farming and rural communities. Our partners and work package leads have analysed this substantial body
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Women-led innovation in farming and rural areas is key for sustainable development and social equity. Recognising this, the FLIARA project is committed to fostering policies that support and enhance the role of women innovators in these sectors. Through comprehensive research and analysis, FLIARA aims to create more effective policies that bolster women-led innovation, ensuring a
