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

🌱 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-slo… #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-net… #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-pio… #EcoTourism #Sustainability #WomenInInnovation #Biochar #Aquaponics #FLIARAEU

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-cel… #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-confe… #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

🌾This #InternationalDayOfRuralWomen, we honour the innovators shaping the future of rural Europe. They are FLIARA. They are innovation. They are empowerment. 💪 🔗 Learn more: fliara.eu/innovators/ #FLIARAEU #RuralWomen #WomenInAgriculture

🌾The #FLIARAEU Final Conference is next week! Join us live from the @EU_CoR to discover how women are shaping the future of rural innovation across Europe 💪 📅 17 Oct 2025 - 09:00 (CEST) 🎥 Watch live: fliara.eu/live/ #RuralInnovation #GenderEquality #RuralWomensDay #RuralWomen #WomenInAg

✨From Sweet Lupins to Sustainability: Meet Linda Kelly What does it take to transform a family farm into a hub of innovation, biodiversity, and opportunity? Linda Kelly, an organic farmer from Baden-Württemberg, Germany, found her answer in an unexpected place: the humble sweet lupin. From lupin coffee and flour to cosmetics and even spirits, Linda has built a thriving, sustainable business that champions the circular economy and creates new value chains for rural communities. Along the way, she has overcome scepticism, embraced innovation, and become an inspiring role model for women in agriculture. 🎥 Watch her story in our new video, and discover how Linda is reshaping the future of farming. 📖 Read her full profile interview here 👉 fliara.eu/from-lupins-to-lea… #WomenInAgriculture #Innovation #Sustainability #RuralDevelopment #FLIARAEU

🚀Meet Ursula Kelly, one of the FLIARA 20 Ambassadors and the driving force behind @CormacTagging , a family agribusiness from County Galway, Ireland. From growing up on a sheep farm to leading one of Ireland’s most successful animal identification companies, Ursula’s story is one of innovation, resilience, and vision. In this video, she shares her journey: 🌱 Transforming her family business into a modern enterprise 💡 The role of digitalisation in rural innovation 🤝 Overcoming challenges as a woman in agribusiness 🌍 Her hopes for FLIARA and the future of women-led innovation 📖 Want to dive deeper into Ursula’s inspiring path? Read her full profile interview here 👉 fliara.eu/pioneering-change-… #FLIARAEU #WomenInAgriculture #RuralInnovation #Leadership #Agribusiness - @uniofgalway @MauraFarrelNUIG @galwayruraldev

🐝✨ How can bees inspire innovation, sustainability, and empowerment in rural areas? Meet Natalia Díaz, biologist, ecological beekeeper, and founder of Ecoalpispa and La Abejera in Tenerife, Canary Islands. Her work brings together sustainable farming, eco-agrotourism, biodiversity conservation, and education—teaching thousands about the importance of protecting bees and reducing plastic waste. 📝 Read her full profile interview here: fliara.eu/a-buzz-of-change-n… #WomenInRuralAreas #FLIARAEU #Beekeeping #Sustainability #RuralInnovation

🌲 “I’m really into spreading my values — responsibility and spreading good in rural areas.” 🌲 Meet Rita Porkka, the Finnish entrepreneur turning forests into schools, healing spaces & sustainable businesses. 📖 Full profile 👉fliara.eu/rooted-in-the-fore… #Innovation #WomenInRural

🟣In this inspiring video, meet Sofia De Matteis, geographer, activist, and co-founder of Avamposto Agricolo Autonomo, an ethological farm in Santa Caterina dello Ionio in Italy. Together with her partner, she’s cultivating more than crops: she’s building a space of community, resistance, outdoor education, and feminist farming. 🫏 From reintroducing donkeys to reviving rural trails, Sofia’s project blends tradition with radical care — placing children, animals, and the land at the heart of rural innovation. 💬 Watch the video and get a glimpse into her world. 📖 Read the full profile interview to discover more about her journey, challenges, and vision for the future: 👉 fliara.eu/rooted-in-resistan… #FLIARAEU #RuralInnovation #WomenInAgri #SocialFarming #DonkeyTrekking #OutdoorEducation #GeographiesOfCare #Calabria

What does it really take for women to lead innovation in agriculture and rural areas? 🤔 Our new video features powerful perspectives from the FLIARA Stakeholder Advisory Board! Hear from @kylemorecheese, @Valenti54117763, and Valentina Hažić as they discuss key topics like access to finance, the importance of collaboration, and the essential role of emotional support networks. For the full story and in-depth interviews, visit: fliara.eu/exclusive-insights… #FLIARAEU #FLIARASAB #FLIARAInspires #RuralWomen #WomenInAg #ChallengesAndOpportunities #FLIARACoP

🎉 The countdown is on! Join us in Brussels on 17 October 2025 for the Final Conference of the FLIARA Project — hosted at the European Committee of the Regions. 🌱 This full-day event will spotlight female-led innovation in agriculture and rural areas, with: ✔️ Insights from the FLIARA project ✔️EU policymakers & institutions ✔️ Women innovators from across Europe ✔️ Researchers, networks & changemakers 💬 Participate in high-level panels, practical workshops, and community exchanges focused on gender equality, sustainability, and the future of rural Europe. 🔗 Don’t miss it — register now to secure your place: bit.ly/43BvwKx #FLIARAEU #FLIARAFinalConference #RuralWomensWeek #WomenInAgri #EURegions #RuralInnovation #HorizonEU

New Insights from the Field! 🌿👩‍🌾 Discover how women are driving innovation in farming and rural communities across Europe! 💡 The FLIARA Project has just released draft Practice Abstracts (2025) — offering practical takeaways, success factors, and strategies to support women-led innovations in rural areas. 💬 What motivates these changemakers? 🚧 What challenges do they face? 🤝 How can we build more supportive ecosystems? These abstracts, following the EIP-AGRI format, are a must-read for policymakers, practitioners, and anyone passionate about rural sustainability and gender equality. 📥 Please note: these are draft versions, not yet approved by the European Commission. 👉 Read them here: fliara.eu/practice-abstracts… #FLIARAEU #WomenInRuralInnovation #EIPAGRI #SustainableFutures #RuralEurope #GenderEquality #AgriInnovation

🌱Our 5th FLIARA Newsletter is out! Dive into our latest updates — from the Community of Practice events in Italy and Sweden, to the launch of the FLIARA Toolkit and preparations for our Final Conference. Explore project highlights, innovation stories, and what’s next as we shape policies for a more inclusive and sustainable rural future. 📬 Read it here: bit.ly/44arRF7 #FLIARAEU #RuralInnovation #GenderEquality #RuralWomen #WomenInAgri

📢 The FLIARA Project took centre stage today at a crucial European Parliament hearing, spotlighting the vital role of women's entrepreneurship in the EU's rural renaissance! Our Project Coordinator, Associate Professor @MauraFarrelNUIG, presented powerful insights on how female-led innovation is essential for long-term growth, sustainability, and gender equality in agriculture and rural areas. Discover how FLIARA's research and policy recommendations are shaping a more inclusive future for women entrepreneurs across Europe. 🔗Read the full report on the session here: fliara.eu/fliara-project-spo… #FLIARAEU #WomenInAg #RuralInnovation #EUGenderEquality #EuropeanParliament #Entrepreneurship Photo credits: EP - Alain ROLLAND