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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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Women, Agriculture, and Digital Innovation: Tackling Inequality in EU Rural Areas

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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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 Project Shines at the 35th International Geographical Congress in Dublin

On August 29th, 2024, the FLIARA (Female-Led Innovation in Agriculture and Rural Areas) project took centre stage at the 35th International Geographical Congress (IGC) in Dublin, marking a significant moment for the discourse on sustainable futures in rural spaces. The presentation, led by Maura B. Farrell, Louise Weir, and Aisling Murtagh from the University of …

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Empowering Female-Led Innovations in Rural Europe: Insights from FLIARA’s Case Studies 

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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Unlocking Potential: LEADER & EU Financial Initiatives – Bridging Divides and Empowering Communities

As part of the European Week of Regions and Cities, an insightful workshop will take place on Thursday, October 10, 2024, from 09:30 to 11:00 CET at the Jacques Delors building, JDE 62. This event promises to shed light on the transformative power of LEADER-CLLD and other EU financial initiatives in fostering sustainable growth and …

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From Fields to Future: FLIARA Champions Women’s Innovations in Rural Europe 

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 …

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FLIARA Community of Practice Kicks Off with an Engaging Online Meeting

Thursday 30th May 2024 marked the launch of the FLIARA Community of Practice (CoP), an initiative designed to foster innovation and entrepreneurship in agriculture and rural areas across Europe. Representatives from the project’s partners spanning ten EU countries, along with successful innovators and ambassadors, convened online for an engaging and collaborative introduction. The FLIARA CoP …

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FLIARA Project Presented at International Seminar on Migration and Agriculture

Silvia Sivini and Irene Leonardelli, colleagues and partners in the FLIARA Project, presented the FLIARA objectives and early results from an Italian farming case study at the VII AGROMIG International Seminar “Migrations, Agrifood, and Rural Change,” held at the University of Calabria on May 23–24, 2024. The seminar aimed to delve into the intricate relationship …

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Breaking Barriers: Empowering Women in Agriculture and Rural Innovation

Innovation knows no bounds, yet for rural women pioneering change in agriculture, there are still barriers to overcome. The FLIARA Project stands at the forefront of this challenge, aiming to amplify the voices and impact of women-led innovations in farming and rural areas. However, progress is frequently hampered by entrenched hurdles in the political, sociological, economic, technological, and socio-cultural domains. Political Inertia: Political will is crucial for driving change, yet inertia …

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