Three generations share how they see the role of women on farms changing.
An increasing number of women are studying agricultural science at third level. The student body at Gurteen Agricultural College in County Tipperary is more diverse than most people might think. They come from a variety of backgrounds, and this year ten of its sixty five students are female.
Agricultural science student Anne Malone is from a dairy farming background, and has enrolled here to gain practical experience,
You've every type of animal here.
Working in an office did not appeal to Gráinne Sugars, who is from County Dublin. She prefers the outdoor life, and when her studies are complete, has hopes to work with a large dairy herd.
An increasing number of farmers' wives are also taking an active role in managing farms.
Madge Cleary from Curraghpoor County Tipperary is married to a farmer and has four children. They approach managing their farm as a team,
We discuss everything together.
Her mother in law Josie Cleary also lives on the farm and has seen many changes over the years. Her husband did seek her opinion about farming matters, but in the main
I left it all to him.
This report for 'Landmark’ was broadcast on 16 October 1975. The reporter is Kieran Kissane.
