Women in Agriculture

Role of female farmers put in the spotlight

The important role women play in shaping the future of Irish agriculture was in the spotlight at this year's Sustainable Livestock Village at the FBD National Livestock Show in Tullamore.

PEDIGREE 16 September 2026

Role of female farmers put in the spotlight

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Last call for applications for programme supporting rural female entrepreneurs

Last call for applications for programme supporting rural female entrepreneurs

NEWS 14 September 2026

Women farmers get hands-on training at safety event in Leitrim

Women farmers get hands-on training at safety event in Leitrim

NEWS 8 September 2026

Meet two of the women keeping Ploughing's farmerette tradition alive

Meet two of the women keeping Ploughing's farmerette tradition alive

Meet two of the women keeping Ploughing's farmerette tradition alive

NEWS 8 September 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 10 August 2026

Call for maternity leave for women farmers

Call for maternity leave for women farmers

Maternity leave is needed for woman farmers says Carina Roseingrave, one of the key messages she is highlighting as ambassador for the International Year of the Woman Farmer.

NEWS 10 August 2026

Maternity and paternity leave on the table in next CAP

Maternity and paternity leave on the table in next CAP

Ireland currently provides targeted support for women farmers through 60% grant aid for farm building and equipment, however additional supports could be added under CAP post-2027.

NEWS 10 August 2026

More women work the land than actually own it

More women work the land than actually own it

Recent research and statistics show that progress is being made, but structural and cultural barriers continue to limit women's participation and visibility in Irish agriculture.

NEWS 10 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 10 August 2026

Two hands-on training days for women in agriculture in northwest

Two hands-on training days for women in agriculture in northwest

The training is designed to support women involved in farming by building confidence, developing practical skills and creating opportunities to network with other women.

NEWS 10 August 2026

Minister Heydon launches gender-inclusive communications guide

Minister Heydon launches gender-inclusive communications guide

“Women are at the heart of Irish agriculture,” minister says as guide aims to promote more inclusive language and imagery in agricultural communications.

NEWS 10 August 2026

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Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

For farmer Fergal Hanrahan, successful calf rearing comes down to getting the basics right from day one.

Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

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