The 'Groundbreakers' series, which is proudly supported by FBD, is highlighting the important role of women in farming in Ireland.

Sophie Bell is farming in Virginia, Co. Cavan, contract rearing dairy and beef heifers for farmers across the country.

But she also shares the realities of her daily farming life online. From the highs, the challenges, and everything in between.

Sophie has helped bring agriculture to a whole new audience through her presence on the small screen, showcasing an authentic side of farming that some people may not get to see.

She also tells Agriland news journalist, Kathleen O'Sullivan, about who her role models were when she was starting out in farming - and why her 91-year old grandmother is still an inspiration today.

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This time around we hear from Laura Hannon who is dairy farming in partnership with her parents and grandmother near Derrypatrick, Drumree, Co. Meath.

The 'Groundbreakers' series, which is proudly supported by FBD, is highlighting the important role of women in farming in Ireland.

The 'Groundbreakers' series, which is proudly supported by FBD, is highlighting the important role of women in farming in Ireland.

In this episode we meet Miriam and Rachel Hastings who are farming with their parents on the Galway/Roscommon border.

They have a suckler beef farm, as well as sheep, mainly calving and lambing in the spring.

Although both sisters work in education, they life also revolves around the family farm as it has done since they were born. 

They also share their passion for farming on social media through their, 'Keeping up with the Hastings' account.

The 'Groundbreakers' series, which is proudly supported by FBD, is highlighting the important role of women in farming in Ireland.

In this episode we meet Anne Marie Feighery, the founder of Feighery’s Farm Beetroot Juice.

Inspired by the health benefits of beetroot, she has developed her own superfood business, bringing new life to the family farm and turning a personal passion into a growing enterprise.

She tells Agriland news journalist, Kathleen O'Sullivan about how she got her business off the ground, the challenges she faces from weather to yields.

But as Anne Marie tells Kathleen she always "loved the idea of setting up something myself" and how it was beetroot that brought her back to the family farm.

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She is also an entrepreneur, running both a clothing brand and embroidery business.

She spoke to Agriland about showing the realities of farming to consumers, the importance of diversification for her enterprise, and the supports that have helped her along the way.

Groundbreakers, proudly supported by FBD, is highlighting the important role of women in farming.

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.