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 …
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 …
From September 2 to September 6, 2024, the 8th Moravian Conference on Rural Research—EURRURAL ’24 took place in Brno, Czech Republic, bringing together experts from across Europe to discuss the evolving challenges of rural development in a time of de-globalisation. Hosted by Mendel University in Brno (MENDELU), a key partner in the FLIARA Project, the …
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The FLIARA Consortium will celebrate its 2nd Community of Practice Networking Event, a transformative gathering of rural and agricultural women innovators, policymakers, and key stakeholders, from September 25–26, 2024, in Ljubliana, Slovenia. This event aims to: Foster knowledge sharing: Discuss innovative practices and experiences of women in rural and agricultural sectors. Celebrate women’s contributions: recognise …
In the serene, green landscape of the Netherlands, Mieke Elzenga is quietly revolutionising the way communities interact with land and sustainability. As the founder of LiberTerra, a unique nature reserve and sustainable community, Mieke has become a beacon of innovation in rural development, showcasing how abandoned agricultural spaces can be transformed into thriving centres of …
Mieke Elzenga Redefining Rural Innovation through Sustainable Living Read More »
At FLIARA, we are dedicated to empowering women in rural areas and promoting sustainable agricultural practices. We are thrilled to share insights from our Project Coordinator, Maura Farrell, who recently spoke with Horizon Magazine about the pivotal role women play in shaping the future of European agriculture. Dr. Maura Farrell’s Inspirational Journey Dr. Maura Farrell, …
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Minister Pippa Hackett in Ireland and European Commission Officials Commend FLIARA’s Mission Galway, Ireland, July 1–2, 2024. The FLIARA Project celebrated its inaugural Community of Practice (CoP) event, bringing together passionate individuals dedicated to supporting and accelerating women-led innovation in rural areas. Held from July 1st to July 2nd, this event marked a noteworthy achievement …
From Fields to Future: FLIARA Champions Women’s Innovations in Rural Europe Read More »
The FLIARA project has cast a spotlight on 200 female-led farm and rural innovations sweeping across Europe. The project aims to shed light on the contributions of pioneering women who have been instrumental in these fields. As part of this endeavour, interviews are being conducted to delve deeper into the stories behind these innovations. One …
FLIARA Project Shines Spotlight on Female-Led Farm Innovations Across Europe Read More »
The EU CAP Network is set to host a workshop titled ‘Women-led Innovations in Agriculture and Rural Areas’ from Wednesday, April 17, to Thursday, April 18, 2024 in Krakow, Poland. The workshop aims to shed light on the critical role women play in rural economies, particularly in agriculture, and address the challenges they face. The …
During the FLIARA January Link Meeting of 2024, the DEW project took centre stage as Tara Farrell from Longford Women’s Link, a proud partner of the FLIARA project, presented the remarkable achievements of DEW, which officially concluded last year. During the presentation, the FLIARA project partners were provided with a valuable opportunity to engage with …
