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IFA calls for increased visibility of women in farming
Niamh Murphy
Speaking on International Women's Day, Teresa Roche of the IFA said that the visibility of women in the sector needs to be increased.
14 February 2024 Farmer Writes
Farmer Writes: A relief on the slurry front
We’re having a more leisurely spring than usual, along with a break of roughly six weeks between calving.
31 January 2024 News
Review farm tax reliefs to allow more female farmers - report
The National Dialogue on Women in Agriculture report has called for a re-evaluation of current attitudes and practices across the agriculture sector.
'Incentivise' farmers to consider female successors - report
A 12-point Government-backed action plan is now in place on the back of various recommendations outlined in the National Dialogue on Women in Agriculture report.
31 January 2024 News
Just 4% of women farmers' TAMS applications approved
The much-anticipated scheme has seen a stagnation in progress, with only 10 applications approved so far.
30 January 2024 Schemes
Knowledge transfer accessibility issues need to be addressed, says Sinn Féin
Concerns have been raised that knowledge transfer (KT) eligibility criteria could potentially exclude women farmers and young farmers.
11 January 2024 News
Women in Ag stakeholder group to continue quest for equality in 2024
In conversation with Women in Agriculture stakeholders group chair Mona O'Donoghue Concannon, Janine Kennedy asks what is in store for the organisation in 2024.
28 December 2023 News