Growing Voices – Women in Farming

Celebrate the International Year of the Woman Farmer by joining women from across Ireland for Growing Voices 2026, a national event dedicated to supporting, celebrating and empowering women in agriculture, taking place on Thursday, 15 October 2026, in Tullamore Court Hotel, Co. Offaly, R35 D406.

Whether you’re farming full-time, working alongside family, starting your farming journey or planning for the future, Growing Voices offers the opportunity to learn from leading voices in agriculture, share experiences with like-minded women and gain practical insights to support your farm, your business and your future.

Book your place at Growing Voices

During the day you will:

• Hear from farmers, industry leaders and international experts.
• Learn practical strategies to strengthen your farm business.
• Explore succession, diversification and new income opportunities.
• Discover the supports and schemes available to women farmers.
• Gain practical advice on farm finance, tax and legal matters.
• Connect with others from across Irish agriculture and grow your network.

The conference will feature:

• Keynote presentations
• Farmer panel discussions
• Interactive breakout sessions
• Business and diversification insights
• Networking opportunities

Speakers include:

• Sophie Bell – Full-time Farmer & Content Creator
• Dr Erika Valério – Gender and Agrifood Expert with the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO)
• Carina Roseingrave – International Year of the Woman Farmer Ambassador 2026
• Teleri Thomas – Beef Farmer
• Kate Curran & John Fitzgerald – Farm Family
• Vanessa Kiely O’Connor – Dairy Farmer
• Charlie Devaney – Teagasc Advisor
• Ciara Stanley – Coppenagh House Farm
• Marion Roeleveld – Killeen Farmhouse Cheese

Hosted by MJ Cleary, Presenter of Countrylife on Midlands Radio

Interactive Breakout Sessions

• Succession, Inheritance & Collaborative Farming
• Supports & Schemes for Women Farmers
• Diversification & New Income Opportunities
• Farm Finance, Tax & Legal

Who should attend?

Growing Voices welcomes women at every stage of their farming journey from new entrants to established farmers, successors, farm partners and agri-business owners.

The event is also open to farm families and anyone interested in supporting a stronger, more inclusive future for Irish agriculture.

Book your place today!

Booking is essential. Places are limited, so early booking is recommended.

Book your place at Growing Voices

View the Growing Voices – Women in Agriculture agenda here

All Welcome