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International year of the woman farmer ambassador announced

The United Nations has declared 2026 as the International Year of the Woman Farmer to highlight the important roles women play in agri food systems.

NEWS 11 March 2026

International year of the woman farmer ambassador announced

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Mart event for women in farming

Mart event for women in farming

NEWS 14 January 2026

Rural women offer a vital skill set to Irish economy

Rural women offer a vital skill set to Irish economy

FEATURES 30 December 2025

Wexford dairy farmer rewarded for role in farm stewardship

Wexford dairy farmer rewarded for role in farm stewardship

Wexford dairy farmer rewarded for role in farm stewardship

NEWS 4 December 2025

Scottish farmers speak out about impact of menopause on farm life

Scottish farmers speak out about impact of menopause on farm life

Scottish farmers speak out about impact of menopause on farm life

NEWS 1 October 2025

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Farm relief costs could be covered in next CAP

Farm relief costs could be covered in next CAP

A draft of Commission CAP proposals opens the door to farmers being able to take leave from their farm work without having to shell out on farm relief.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Female farmers leading in sustainability feature in new booklet

Female farmers leading in sustainability feature in new booklet

The 12 females are involved in the women in agriculture working group and developed a booklet profiling their sustainable farms and businesses.

NEWS 1 January 1970

New project looking at portrayal of farming women in Irish media

New project looking at portrayal of farming women in Irish media

The project was awarded €8,278 in funding under Research Ireland’s 'New Foundations Programme'.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Skort-gate in camogie

Skort-gate in camogie

The Dealer thinks if a woman was told to wear a skirt farming there would be uproar and rightly so.

DEALER 1 January 1970

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Advice for supporting gut health

Taking a preventative approach to scours and supplying calves with targeted health products during digestive disturbance are essential for sustained growth.

Advice for supporting gut health