women and agriculture

Maternity leave for farmers still a priority for IFA

The likelihood of Irish farmers securing maternity leave is discussed by leading figures in Irish agriculture in a panel discussion at this year's Women & Agriculture conference.

NEWS 29 October 2026

Maternity leave for farmers still a priority for IFA

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Editorial: 'the question every woman should ask at her mammogram'

Editorial: 'the question every woman should ask at her mammogram'

EDITORIAL 28 October 2026

Editorial: 'women farmers are innovators and agents of change' - Mary Robinson

Editorial: 'women farmers are innovators and agents of change' - Mary Robinson

EDITORIAL 21 October 2026

Celebrating the International Year of the Woman Farmer

Celebrating the International Year of the Woman Farmer

Celebrating the International Year of the Woman Farmer

SPEAKERS 21 October 2026

John Creedon: ‘I genuinely don’t care which shelf I land on’

John Creedon: ‘I genuinely don’t care which shelf I land on’

John Creedon: ‘I genuinely don’t care which shelf I land on’

FEATURES 21 October 2026

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Anna May McHugh: 'the Ploughing was our life, morning, noon and night’

Anna May McHugh: 'the Ploughing was our life, morning, noon and night’

Ahead of the Women & Agriculture conference, Anna May McHugh reflects on a lifetime devoted to the National Ploughing Championships and breaking new ground as a female leader in 1970s Ireland.

CL-IFJHOME 21 October 2026

Women & Agriculture conference agenda 2026

Women & Agriculture conference agenda 2026

It will be a day to remember in Cork for the 2026 Women & Agriculture conference, supported by FBD Insurance at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Little Island, Cork on Thursday 29 October.

SPEAKERS 14 October 2026

Editorial: the art of creating a Women & Agriculture conference agenda 2026

Editorial: the art of creating a Women & Agriculture conference agenda 2026

Putting together the agenda for the Women & Agriculture conference is like composing a song.

EDITORIAL 14 October 2026

Women who farm are still struggling to be recognised as farmers, report finds

Women who farm are still struggling to be recognised as farmers, report finds

Equality and choice are the baseline for attracting and retaining women in farming, according to Professor Maura Farrell, the author of a new report on female-led innovation in rural areas.

FEATURES 30 September 2026

‘It was personable – honest, funny at times and very heartwarming’

‘It was personable – honest, funny at times and very heartwarming’

Women & Agriculture delivers its traditional injection of laughter, hope and tears.

KATHERINE O'LEARY 5 November 2025

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