Wexford woman reaches final of EU innovation award for female farmers

Alan and Cheryl Poole live with their three children on their dairy farm near Gorey which has been transformed into a model of water stewardship and environmental leadership, showing that sustainability can be achieved without sacrificing productivity.

A Co Wexford dairy farmer is one of five finalists for the 2025 COPA-COGECA Innovation Award for Women Farmers.

This year’s theme highlights farmers leading the transition to more sustainable water use and management.