Women and Agriculture

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

Do I have dense breasts? Any woman can have dense breasts, and breast density can only be identified on a mammogram. The answer could save your life.

EDITORIAL 28 October 2026

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

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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

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

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

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

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

CL-IFJHOME 21 October 2026

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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

Editorial: 'reflecting on our Women & Agriculture conference'

Editorial: 'reflecting on our Women & Agriculture conference'

As we bask in the glow of another successful Women & Agriculture conference, lets take stock of all the highlights.

EDITORIAL 29 October 2025

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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