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Letter calling for greater diversity and gender balance
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"Women need more than the slim possibilities of greater equality in the agri sector than what is currently available." - Gregory Yorke, chair of Longford ICMSA, Cartronawar, Co Longford.
31 January 2024 News
Irish co-operatives show almost no improvement in board gender balance
Female representation on dairy boards stands at an amazingly low 3%
31 January 2024 Dealer
Too many Willies on boards, not enough women
There are also more Mickeys and Johnnies than women members on boards in the agri sector.
Wilkinstown Macra grows to over 40 members
The group has lots of plans for 2024, including weekends away, competitions and charity fundraisers.
24 January 2024 Community
Agroforestry: a journey of discovery for one farmer
Speakers at the Irish agroforestry forum's conference in November covered a wide variety of topics concerning the use of trees on farmland.
3 January 2024 Forestry
End of an era at Glanbia as Siobhán Talbot steps down
She was involved in, and drove, huge changes over her 30-year career at Glanbia.
27 December 2023 News
Less than 100 land parcels abandoned - Minister
Land abandonment can result in a decline in species diversity, according to Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue.
20 December 2023 News
Farmers to plant over 2,000km of hedgerow for ACRES
Farmers have responded favorably to measures involving the planting of trees on their farms in ACRES, the Irish Agroforesrty conference heard last week.
22 November 2023 News
Meet the 10 Farming for Nature Ambassadors for 2023
Find out who the 2023 Farming for Nature ambassadors are and what actions they are carrying out on their farms to support the environment.
1 November 2023 News
ATU and DCU receive funding from EPA to conduct soil health study
The research aims to raise awareness of the critical role soil health plays in sustainable agriculture, environmental conservation and regional development.    
1 November 2023 News
Looking back: what Macra members learned at inclusivity event in Athlone
Aishling O Keeffe discusses how the Inclusivity Working Group looked at accessibility needs and dietary requirements for prospective and current members at Macra.
18 October 2023 Community
Tirlán shareholders agree governance changes
A special general meeting gave "overwhelming support" to a raft of changes to the co-op's representative structures to enhance gender and age diversity.
11 October 2023 News