Women in agriculture

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

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

NEWS 10 August 2026

Minister Heydon launches gender-inclusive communications guide

Minister Heydon launches gender-inclusive communications guide

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Sustainable Livestock Village returns

Sustainable Livestock Village returns

Sustainable Livestock Village returns

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Young people won't choose farming without a decent income - ICSA

Young people won't choose farming without a decent income - ICSA

Young people won't choose farming without a decent income - ICSA

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Applications open for programme supporting rural female entrepreneurs

Applications open for programme supporting rural female entrepreneurs

To date, more than 600 women in rural Ireland have completed a cycle of the ACORNS programme.

NEWS 24 June 2026

New Teagasc conference to support future of women in agriculture

New Teagasc conference to support future of women in agriculture

'Growing Voices' is an opportunity to connect with women from across Irish agriculture, exchange ideas, build new networks and celebrate the growing role of women in shaping the future of the sector.

NEWS 24 June 2026

Room in CAP to do more on succession – Moynihan

Room in CAP to do more on succession – Moynihan

Aindrias Moynihan said that there will not be a next generation of farmers unless decisive action is taken to make farming a more viable

NEWS 24 June 2026

Farmers' CAP fears grow as ICOS urges Heydon to lead defence under EU presidency

Farmers' CAP fears grow as ICOS urges Heydon to lead defence under EU presidency

The ICOS president is urging the Minister for Agriculture to inject urgency and decisiveness into negotiations to shape and fund CAP post-2027.

NEWS 24 June 2026

Ireland’s EU presidency will be defined by action and delivery - Heydon

Ireland’s EU presidency will be defined by action and delivery - Heydon

At Monday’s meeting of the EU AGRIFISH council, Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon laid out Ireland’s key priorities for the Presidency of the Council of the EU.

NEWS 24 June 2026

Entries open for Tullamore Show photo competition

Entries open for Tullamore Show photo competition

Tullamore Show and the FBD National Livestock Show, along with the Irish Farmers Journal, are inviting entries for 2026 Sustainable Livestock Village photo competition.

NEWS 24 June 2026

Nuffield scholarship applications open for 2027

Nuffield scholarship applications open for 2027

Scholars undertake a rigorous programme of independent research, developing expertise in their chosen subject and reporting and sharing their practical findings and recommendations with industry.

NEWS 24 June 2026

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National Heritage Week runs from 15-23 August, with over 2,000 events taking place across Ireland. Many are free and family-friendly, making it the perfect opportunity to try something new.

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