FLIARA | Women in Agriculture and Rural Areas

🌿Our 6th FLIARA newsletter is out! As the project comes to a close, this edition looks back at what we’ve built together over the past three years — from women-led innovation stories across Europe to practical tools, policy insights, and community connections that will live on beyond the project. Take a moment to explore the FLIARA legacy and discover the resources, voices, and ideas shaping more inclusive rural futures 👉 fliara.eu/newsletters/ #FLIARAEU #WomenInAgri #RuralWomen #FLIARALegacy

🐏 Blátnaid Gallagher is the co-founder of The Galway Wool Co-op and a force behind the revival of Ireland’s native wool industry. 📖 Read her story: fliara.eu/weaving-tradit… #FLIARAEU #WomenInAgriculture #Innovation

🌱Meet Iva Zadražilová, the Czech organic farmer redefining sustainability through innovation and resilience. 🎥 Watch her inspiring story & read her full profile: fliara.eu/iva-zadrazilov… #FLIARAEU #WomenInAg #OrganicFarming #RuralInnovation

🌿 Anca Veronica Marcu as the first female mayor of Cojocna, Romania, Veronica Marcu is transforming her #ruralcommunity through her journey from teacher to local leader. 🔗See how Anca is creating new opportunities for women in rural #Romania fliara.eu/anca-veronica-… #FLIARAEU

🌱 “The future also lies in the rural world.” Meet Isabel Sánchez Tejado, creator of the Generative Tourism model. Her story shows how sustainable, deseasonalised tourism can revitalise rural areas. 📄 Full profile interview: fliara.eu/isabel-sanchez… #FLIARAEU #RuralInnovation

🌾 Meet Sonja Jokiranta, a pioneer of care farming in Finland. From dance and therapy to creating Fields of Creativity, she’s blending animals, art & nature to heal and empower rural communities. 📖: fliara.eu/fields-of-crea… #FLIARAEU #WomenInInnovation #RuralInnovation

From plant virology to pesticide-free #farming 🌿 Meet Alžběta Nagyová, chief agronomist at Bezdínek Farm in Czechia — proving that #innovation and #sustainability can flourish in #ruralareas. 📰 Read her story: fliara.eu/cultivating-ch… #FLIARAEU

Innovation isn’t just urban — it begins where people reimagine their roots. Meet Patricia Marina Toma, founder of #MarinArt in Romania, empowering her rural community through art, storytelling, and education. 🖌️Read more: fliara.eu/patricia-marin… #FLIARAEU #WomenInInnovation

How can cow-fed calf rearing transform the future of dairy #farming? 🐄 Anja Frey shows how #womenfarmers are driving innovation — improving animal welfare, strengthening value chains, and inspiring others to follow. 👉 Watch the video & read more: fliara.eu/anja-frey-rede…

🌱 From maternity leave to pioneering microgreens in Slovenia — Saša Kržič turned her passion into purpose, growing local jobs and inspiring rural women to lead. 🎬 Watch her FLIARA story and read her full interview 👉 fliara.eu/sasa-krzic-the… #WomenInAg #RuralInnovation #FLIARAEU #Microgreens

🌿Meet Sarah Khoudja, founder of #CuCilento — turning olive nets & sails into sustainable creations while empowering women in rural Italy. Watch her story 👇 Read her full #FLIARA profile ➡️ fliara.eu/from-discarded… #WomenInInnovation #Sustainability #Upcycling #RuralImpact #FLIARAEU

💡What does it take to turn an abandoned farm into one of Sweden’s most sustainable tourist destinations? For Malin Axelsson, the answer is vision, courage, and innovation. At Ödevata Gårdshotell, she and her team combine 🌿 permaculture, 🔥 biochar, and 💧 aquaponics to inspire sustainable living and tourism. 🎥 Watch Malin’s journey in our new video and discover her vision for the future of women-led innovation in rural areas. 📖 Read her full profile interview here 👉 fliara.eu/malin-axelsson… #EcoTourism #Sustainability #WomenInInnovation #Biochar #Aquaponics #FLIARAEU

‘We can’t keep talking about farmers as if we mean men’ agriland.ie/farming-news/w…

This month, the FLIARA Project gathered in Brussels for an inspiring milestone — its Final In-person General Assembly at the European Parliament, hosted by MEP @MariaWalshEU and coordinated by the @UniofGalway team. Led by Associate Professor @MauraFarrelNUIG, the session brought together representatives from all 15 partner institutions to reflect on three years of collaboration, policy innovation, and research supporting women in rural areas and farming across Europe. Louise Weir, FLIARA’s Principal Project Manager, guided the discussion on final achievements and the project’s lasting impact. The day concluded with an evening event hosted by MEP Walsh on Mental Health & Farming, where FLIARA Ambassadors and partners connected with rural women innovators and European policymakers. 🔗 Read the full story: fliara.eu/fliara-project… #FLIARAEU #RuralWomen #GenderEquality #RuralInnovation #WomenInAg

👉What happens when research, policy and real stories from rural women innovators meet in Brussels? Inspiring conversations, bold ideas and a shared commitment to a more inclusive rural future. The FLIARA Final Conference highlighted: 🔘The importance of visibility and representation 🔘The power of networks and community 🔘The need for gender-responsive policies and long-term support We have captured the insights, voices and outcomes in our full conference report — now available on our website. 📌 Read it here: fliara.eu/fliara-final-c… #FLIARAEU #RuralWomen #WomenInAgri #FLIARAFinalConference

💬Last Friday, over 100 participants — policymakers, ambassadors, researchers, entrepreneurs, and innovators — came together at the @EU_CoR for our FLIAEA Final Conference to discuss how to advance women-led innovation across rural Europe. The energy, commitment, and collective vision in the room were extraordinary. -Relive the moments: 🎥 Watch the Conference Livestream: fliara.eu/live/ 🌱Full event report coming soon — stay tuned! #FLIARAEU #RuralInnovation #WomenInRuralAreas #EURegions

Speaking at the @FLIARA_Project final conference today, in Brussels and delighted to be joined by Galway University professor @MauraFarrelNUIG and Professor Sally Shortall of Newcastle University, two Irish forces leading EU funded programmes supporting women in rural areas.

Wonderful discussion, thank you for the invite @MauraFarrelNUIG @GRASSCEILING_EU @FLIARA_Project @SciencesNCL @Sage_NCL

Honoured to attend the #FLIARAFinalConference🌿 An inspiring morning highlighting the findings celebrating the impact of women driving sustainable change, rural development, and innovation at every level👩‍🌾 #RuralWomen #FLIARAEU @FLIARA_Project