FLIARA Project

🟣Women are transforming rural innovation in Europe, and FLIARA is here to share how! From future foresight to case studies, explore the insights that empower women-led innovations in farming and rural areas. 📥 Download our deliverables and share! 👉 https://lnkd.in/dSpKnfGe #RuralInnovation #WomenInAgriculture #Sustainability #FLIARAEU #InnovationLeadership - Maura Farrell, Louise Weir, Aisling Murtagh, European Rural Pact, EU CAP Network, Inge Van Oost, Arianna Pasa, Víctor Martínez, European Network of Agricultural Journalists European Network for Rural Development, Galway Rural Development Clg, EU-FarmBook, EU Science, Research and Innovation, Serafin Pazos Vidal, Enrique Javier Nieto Anton, Branwen Miles, European LEADER Association for Rural Development - ELARD, Lara Rodríguez Ortega, Silvia Sivini, Annie Roos, Belyta Tembo, Anastasia Oprea, Duncan Crowley, Vitnarae Kang, Anne Kinsella

🟣FLIARA's Global Impact 🌿A special visit from Sir Trevor Mallard, the esteemed Ambassador of New Zealand to Ireland, to Mountbellew last week spotlighted the groundbreaking achievements of the FLIARA project in empowering female-led innovation in rural Ireland. The day hosted thought-provoking discussions with FLIARA project leaders, FLIARA ambassadors, and MEP Maria Walsh. Discover how FLIARA is revolutionising the future for women in rural areas across Europe 👉 https://lnkd.in/dfrGtqte #FLIARAEU #FLIARAInspires #NewZealand #Innovation #RuralWomen #Ireland - Maura Farrell, Louise Weir, Blatnaid Gallagher, Ursula Kelly, Steve Dolan, Teresa Roche, Galway Rural Development Clg, European Rural Pact, EU CAP Network, CAP Network Ireland

🏆We’re thrilled to share that FLIARA Ambassador in Ireland, Blatnaid Gallagher’s project, The Galway Wool Co-op, is a finalist in the #ARIAwards24! Blátnaid’s initiative to restore the value of native Irish wool has empowered local farmers and driven sustainable growth in rural Ireland. 🌍🐑The Agricultural and Rural Inspiration Awards recognize projects making a real difference, and now you have a chance to show support! Head to our website to learn how you can cast your vote for the "Most Popular" award! 🗳️ Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dqmW63uP #FLIARAEU #EUCAPNETWORK #RuralIreland #IrishWool #RuralWomen - EU CAP Network, Anne Kinsella, Maura Farrell, CAP Network Ireland, Spanish Rural Development Network, European Rural Pact, EIP-AGRI Support Facility, Consulta Europa Projects and Innovation, Galway Culture Company, Galway Rural Development Clg, Irish Grown Wool Council, Agri Insider, Social Farming Ireland

🌾 Advocating for Gender Equality in Agriculture!    Curious about the future of women in farming? Discover how FLIARA is paving the way for gender equality in agriculture, with insights shared by Maura Farrell, Louise Weir, and Aisling Murtagh during a powerful session at the Houses of the Oireachtas. The discussion highlights key challenges, solutions, and the vital role women play in transforming rural economies.   📖 Read the full article and explore the path forward: https://lnkd.in/d9qbBXUB   🎥 Don't miss the full sessions on this crucial debate! #WomenInAgriculture #GenderEquality #FLIARAEU #Innovation #Oireachtas #RuralDevelopment - Galway Rural Development Clg, University of Galway, Maria Walsh, Pippa Hackett, EU CAP Network, CAP Network Ireland, Inge Van Oost, Ursula Kelly, Blatnaid Gallagher, Anne Kinsella, Steve Dolan, Department of Rural and Community Development, Teagasc

🌾On this International Day of Rural Women, we honour the countless women innovators across Europe and beyond who are transforming agriculture and rural communities! FLIARA has mapped 200 of these incredible women leading change in rural areas through sustainability and innovation. But they are just the beginning—women everywhere are pioneering the future of farming and rural life. Discover their stories and explore their groundbreaking practices that inspire us all. 👉 Visit www.fliara.eu/innovators #RuralWomen #WomenInnovators #WomenInAg #FLIARAEU #FLIARAInspires - Maura Farrell, Louise Weir, Aisling Murtagh, European Rural Pact, EU CAP Network, Inge Van Oost, Arianna Pasa, Víctor Martínez, EU CAP Network, European Network for Rural Development, Galway Rural Development Clg, Blatnaid Gallagher, Mieke Elzenga, Sparf Alexandra Larsson, Sarah Khoudja, EU-FarmBook, Consulta Europa Projects and Innovation, Petra Matos, Patricia Marina Toma, Alžbeta Nagyová, EU Science, Research and Innovation, Serafin Pazos Vidal, Enrique Javier Nieto Anton, Michelle Perello, RURACTIVE, GRASS CEILING Project, Branwen Miles

🇵🇱🌿 Polish rural innovators meet Slovenian sustainability champions from FLIARA! Earlier this month, a delegation from the Agricultural Advisory Centre in Poland visited our FLIARA partners at the University of Ljubljana to exchange ideas and explore transformative rural practices. From empowering women to driving sustainable development, this visit highlighted the power of collaboration across borders. 🌍 Want to learn more? Dive into the details of their inspiring journey here: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gSz6wpA6 #FLIARAEU #RuralInnovation #WomenInAg #RuralWomen #Sustainability - Maura Farrell, Anne Kinsella, Louise Weir, Sara Mikolič, Centrum Doradztwa Rolniczego w Brwinowie, European Rural Pact, EU CAP Network,

I had the great honour of participating in the well-organized Women in Agriculture Stakeholders Group Seminar yesterday, which offered plenty of insightful discussions and learning opportunities. The depth and breadth of knowledge shared by both panels were a real testament to the organisers' efforts. I was proud to share the story of our Irish Organic Association farm. Thank you, Gillian Westbrook, for inviting me to be part of such a successful event. 👏 Being an Irish Ambassador for the FLIARA Project has helped me rediscover my voice and rebuild the confidence to share my experiences, as well as highlight the incredible opportunities available for women in Irish agriculture.

DG-AGRI - Policy Debate and Discussion. I was delighted to have had the opportunity to present the FLIARA Project Project, alongside my project partners, to several DG AGRI Units at the European Commission on Tuesday. Our presentations sparked a comprehensive discussion on the policy ideas emerging from the project. It was an incredibly positive experience, with wonderful feedback from DG AGRI, which continues to show strong support for women-led innovation in agriculture and rural development! Sincere thanks to our FLIARA Ambassador Ursula Kelly for attending and presenting her journey as a rural entrepreneur. FLIARA Project Silvia Sivini Tuomas Kuhmonen Louise Weir Aisling Murtagh @Willem Korthals Altes, Ursula Kelly

👏✨Super congrats to our FLIARA Ambassador, Ursula Kelly from Cormac Tagging!   📷Photocredit: Brownes Photography Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dMNt63UD

🌍 The 2nd FLIARA Community of Practice in Slovenia was an inspiring showcase of women-led innovation! From field trips through rural Slovenia to discussions on gender equality and sustainable development, we saw firsthand how women are transforming rural communities across Europe. 🙌Our FLIARA Ambassadors shared their incredible journeys, proving that when women lead, they create lasting change for generations to come. Read all about the event and how these trailblazing women are shaping the future of rural areas! 👉 Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/dWvgww8i Stay tuned for our next event in Italy this January! 🇮🇹 #FLIARAEU #WomenInAg #RuralWomen #Sustainability #FLIARACoP - Maura Farrell, Louise Weir, Anne Kinsella, Tara Farrell, Sara Mikolič, Steve Dolan, Inge Van Oost, Anastasia Oprea, Duncan Crowley, Víctor Martínez, Belyta Tembo, European Rural Pact, EU CAP Network, Lara Rodríguez Ortega, Ethan Cleary, Valentina Hažić, Nancy Samargiu, EU Science, Research and Innovation, University of Galway Rural Studies Centre