Women in Ag: Go out and seize all opportunities you can

Irish Examiner farming reporter Zoe Geary speaks to inspirational Farming women in a two-part series ahead of the 2025 International Women’s Day.

Farmer Joan lonergan on her farm in Neddans, Grange Co Tipperary wher she milks over two hundred cows daily. photo john d kelly

The role of women in agriculture extends far beyond the farm, yet their impact is often overlooked.

The most recent Central Statistics Office (CSO) figures say 26.96% of all agricultural labourers are female, yet only 13.4% of farms have female ownership, and only 6.9% of female holders are under the age of 35.