Female farmers

Maternity proposal is ‘good intention with no money' - IFA deputy president

The standard maternity leave support in Ireland is currently paid at €299 per week for 26 weeks, where a woman pays a certain PRSI contribution.

NEWS 24 October 2026

Maternity proposal is ‘good intention with no money' - IFA deputy president

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Call for review of farm maternity supports

Call for review of farm maternity supports

NEWS 21 October 2026

Getting rid of the good-girl syndrome

Getting rid of the good-girl syndrome

DEALER 21 October 2026

Women 'rethinking what a successful farm can look like' – Robinson

Women 'rethinking what a successful farm can look like' – Robinson

Women 'rethinking what a successful farm can look like' – Robinson

NEWS 21 October 2026

Project aims to tackle challenges for female farmers

Project aims to tackle challenges for female farmers

Project aims to tackle challenges for female farmers

FEATURE 2 September 2026

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Year of the Woman Farmer: ‘women often the unsung heroes on Irish farms’

Year of the Woman Farmer: ‘women often the unsung heroes on Irish farms’

Tune in to the first of two episodes to mark International Year of the Woman Farmer where we set the scene, hear from Clare beef and dairy farmer Carina Roseingrave and talk education pathways.

NEWS 29 August 2026

Editorial: ‘historical work of farm women deserves recognition'

Editorial: ‘historical work of farm women deserves recognition'

For generations, women played a vital role on farms but were excluded from official workforce figures, leaving their contribution largely unrecognised

EDITORIAL 26 August 2026

Almost 900 women receive over €12m in TAMS grants

Almost 900 women receive over €12m in TAMS grants

Grant aid is paid at the rate of 60% up to the applicable maximum investment ceiling of €90,000 per holding or up to €160,000 in the case of two or more eligible partners in a registered partnership.

NEWS 26 August 2026

Opinion: if we fail young farmers, we risk our food security

Opinion: if we fail young farmers, we risk our food security

For both Ireland and the EU, the recent global instability has laid bare the importance of maintaining our own food supply, writes Aindrias Moynihan.

OPINION 12 August 2026

Targeted supports required for young farmers - report

Targeted supports required for young farmers - report

A new report has suggested that targeted supports should be directed towards young farmers. It also recommended against a one-size fits all approach to generational renewal in the EU.

NEWS 1 July 2026

Farming must offer attractive quality of life – MEP

Farming must offer attractive quality of life – MEP

In her report on generational renewal, MEP Maria Walsh called for an EU mental health action plan for agriculture to be developed, as well as stronger farm relief services.

NEWS 3 June 2026

Donegal event to celebrate women in farming

Donegal event to celebrate women in farming

'Field of her Own' will feature a wide range of guest speakers involved in agriculture from around Ireland, taking place on Thursday 28 May at The Milk Bar in Carrigans, Co Donegal.

NEWS 23 May 2026

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Why protein and grass-fed create a positive outlook for Irish dairy

Bord Bia Head of Dairy David Kennedy spoke to Julian Mellentin, New Nutrition business founder, to explore the trends influencing dairy and what they could mean for Ireland’s grass-fed dairy sector.

Why protein and grass-fed create a positive outlook for Irish dairy

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