On October 9, 2024, Associate Professor Maura Farrell, the Project Coordinator for FLIARA, was invited to the Oireachtas in Leinster House, addressing the Joint Committee on Agriculture, Food, and the Marine. Joining Maura were Louise Weir, FLIARA Project Manager, and Aisling Murtagh, a FLIARA researcher, collectively representing the University of Galway. Their presentation shed light …
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 …
Groundbreaking discussions, field visits, and policy workshops highlight women’s vital role in Europe’s rural sustainability. 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 …
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 …
FLIARA Project Showcased at EURORURAL ’24 Conference in Brno Read More »
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 …
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 …
Krakow, Poland. The FLIARA Project made a significant impact at the EU CAP Network workshop titled ‘Women-led Innovations in Agriculture and Rural Areas,’ held from Wednesday, April 17, to Thursday, April 18, 2024. The workshop, dedicated to showcasing exemplary practices of women-led initiatives across EU rural areas, covered a spectrum of topics, including farming, forestry, …
FLIARA Project Empowers Women’s Innovations in Agriculture at EU CAP Network Workshop Read More »
University of Galway, Ireland. The University of Galway’s Rural Studies Centre played host to an Estonian delegation, including Maarja Pikkmets from the NGO Kodukant Läänemaa Local Action Group (LAG) and a group of dedicated community activists. This visit, which took place on September 13th, was part of the ongoing collaboration within the EU-funded PREMIERE Project. …
Presenting FLIARA to Estonian LAGs during their visit to Galway Read More »
FLIARA (Female-Led Innovation in Agriculture and Rural Areas) proudly announces its latest initiative to empower and recognise women at the forefront of innovation in the farming and rural sectors. FLIARA is calling upon rural women who are leading transformative practices or enterprises in agriculture and rural communities to step forward and share their valuable experiences. …
FLIARA Launches a Call for Innovative Women in Agriculture and Rural Areas Read More »
The FLIARA Project consortium convened virtually on October 5th and 6th for its inaugural FLIARA General Assembly Meeting. The meeting featured comprehensive presentations on the progress, lessons learned, and forthcoming steps of the project’s Work Packages by its partners. Interactive sessions facilitated by project coordinators allowed for enhanced project engagement and discussions on upcoming deliverables …
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