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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

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

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Targeted supports required for young farmers - report

Targeted supports required for young farmers - report

NEWS 1 July 2026

Farming must offer attractive quality of life – MEP

Farming must offer attractive quality of life – MEP

NEWS 3 June 2026

Donegal event to celebrate women in farming

Donegal event to celebrate women in farming

Donegal event to celebrate women in farming

NEWS 23 May 2026

International year of the woman farmer ambassador announced

International year of the woman farmer ambassador announced

International year of the woman farmer ambassador announced

NEWS 11 March 2026

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Mart event for women in farming

Mart event for women in farming

Following feedback from national dialogue events held last year, the Women in Agriculture Stakeholder Group held a pilot event at Bandon Mart earlier this week reports Tommy Moyles.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Rural women offer a vital skill set to Irish economy

Rural women offer a vital skill set to Irish economy

Accessing funding and childcare are the biggest challenges facing women in rural Ireland looking to expand their entrepreneurial talents – that’s according to those who have succeeded.

FEATURES 1 January 1970

Wexford dairy farmer rewarded for role in farm stewardship

Wexford dairy farmer rewarded for role in farm stewardship

The award was presented at a ceremony held in the European Parliament, Fine Gael MEP for midlands-northwest Maria Walsh sat on the judging panel.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Scottish farmers speak out about impact of menopause on farm life

Scottish farmers speak out about impact of menopause on farm life

The new campaign from well-being charity Farmstrong Scotland will coincide with Menopause Awareness Month and World Menopause Day on 18 October.

NEWS 1 January 1970

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