In the first instalment of Agriland's 'Groundbreakers' series, we meet a Co. Galway farmer who is passionate about representing women in agriculture and tackling the issues they face.
Mona O'Donoghue Concannon runs a dairy, beef and suckler farm with her husband, brother and daughter near Tuam, Co. Galway.
She is chair of the Women in Agriculture Stakeholders Group, which aims to improve inclusivity and gender balance in farming.
She spoke to Agriland about the barriers facing women in the sector, what changes are needed, and why she decided to become a farmer representative.
Groundbreakers, proudly supported by FBD, is highlighting the important role of women in farming.
What is Groundbreakers?
Agriland's 'Groundbreakers' series, proudly supported by FBD, will highlight the important role of women in farming.
This is especially important as 2026 has been declared the International Year of the Woman Farmer by the United Nations.
Over the course of the coming weeks, Agriland will travel across the country speaking to inspiring women in the sector.