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 […]
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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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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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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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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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
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Social regeneration is one of the most challenging aspects for community led initiatives (CLIs). One of the main provocations is to deconstruct patriarchal patterns and redefine gender relations and roles in a way which is just and regenerative. This CfF session builds on the vast experiences in CLIs and critical perspectives of three women leaders
From February 13–16, 2024, BIOFACH & VIVANESS 2024, the world’s largest organic food trade fair, has once again opened its doors at the Nuremberg Exhibition Centre. The event has brought together a diverse array of exhibitors and visitors from the organic sector, showcasing regional, national, and international stakeholders. The trade fair, offering a sensory exploration
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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
The FLIARA Project has garnered recognition in the Winter 2023 edition of TResearch Vol. 18 Magazine by Teagasc. The collaborative efforts of Teagasc and the lead coordinator, the University of Galway, are part of a broader initiative spanning various partners across the European Union. Addressing Challenges, Unleashing Potential The FLIARA Project aligns with the European
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