Minister reaffirms commitment to supporting Women in Agriculture to Dairy Women Ireland
Source: The DairyNews
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue TD, today met with Dairy Women Ireland at the Energy and Farm Diversification Show, Gurteen, College, Co. Tipperary.
Minister McConalogue acknowledged the important contribution women make to the Irish agri-food sector and reiterated his commitment to supporting them in their roles.
Minister McConalogue said:
“I was delighted to meet with the representatives of DWI today to hear about the iniatives they are rolling out for women across the country involved in the dairy industry. I wish them the best in the final planning stages of their annual conference.
I remain committed to improving gender balance at all levels of the agri-food sector and to building on current achievements, including 60% TAMS rates for women farmers and working towards at least 40% female representation on State Boards under my remit. Future efforts in this area will be informed by the lived experiences of women active in agriculture and evidence-based policy proposals arising from research projects such as HERSELF and GENFARMS, which have been funded by my Department.”
Minister McConalogue said:
“I was delighted to meet with the representatives of DWI today to hear about the iniatives they are rolling out for women across the country involved in the dairy industry. I wish them the best in the final planning stages of their annual conference.
I remain committed to improving gender balance at all levels of the agri-food sector and to building on current achievements, including 60% TAMS rates for women farmers and working towards at least 40% female representation on State Boards under my remit. Future efforts in this area will be informed by the lived experiences of women active in agriculture and evidence-based policy proposals arising from research projects such as HERSELF and GENFARMS, which have been funded by my Department.”
