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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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FLIARA Joins the SERIGO Community of Practice Launch to Champion Women-Led Innovation and Sustainability in Rural Areas

The FLIARA project proudly participated in the launch of the Community of Practice (CoP) of the EU-supported SERIGO Project. This collaboration underscores FLIARA’s commitment to advancing women-led innovations that drive sustainability and resilience in rural communities across Europe. During the panel discussion “Multistakeholder Collaboration for Innovation and Inclusion of Vulnerable Communities,” moderated by Patricia Martínez

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Cybersecurity Essentials and Networking Mark the 2nd FLIARA Online Community of Practice Event with Aoife Noone

On November 14th, the FLIARA project celebrated its Second Online Community of Practice (CoP) event, gathering FLIARA Ambassadors and consortium members for a dynamic session featuring Aoife Noone, founder of Noone Cyber Services. Aoife is one of the 200 women innovators mapped through the project. With her deep expertise in cybersecurity, she provided essential strategies

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New Zealand Ambassador’s Visit Highlights FLIARA Project’s Impact on Female-led Innovations in Rural Ireland

The FLIARA project took centre stage on November 1st as Sir Trevor Mallard, the Ambassador of New Zealand to Ireland, visited Mountbellew and Kilconnell. Hosted by Dr. Edna M. Curley at Mountbellew Agricultural College, the Ambassador’s itinerary included a visit to the Living Bog, a town tour with Cllr. Michael Connolly, and an engaging discussion

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The Galway Wool Co-op: Finalist in the 2024 Agricultural and Rural Inspiration Awards

The FLIARA Project is delighted to announce that The Galway Wool Co-op, led by FLIARA Ambassador Blátnaid Gallagher from Ireland, has been selected as a finalist in the Agricultural & Rural Inspiration Awards (ARIA) 2024 for the Socio-economic Fabric for Rural Areas category. This recognition underscores the co-op’s dedication to restoring the value of native Irish

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FLIARA Participates in the Launch of the GRASS CEILING European Policy Forum for Women-led Innovation

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

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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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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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