Conference delegates told of vital role that women play in agriculture

IT is important that the contribution women make to the agriculture sector is recognised, an international conference was told in Dublin yesterday.

Irish Farmers Association Farm Family Committee chairwoman Mary Sherry said women also carry out the bulk of management and administrative tasks associated with farming.

“Women are also at the forefront of new farming related business opportunities and are the main family carers and household managers. Counting this work, valuing it and supporting it, is vital,” she said.