Five finalists and their projects from the 2018 European Innovation Award for Women Farmers
The Women’s Committee of Copa is organising the fifth Innovation Award for Women Farmers! The theme of this year’s edition is “Innovative solutions for farming sustainability”. The prize is awarded on the basis of criteria such as the use of new know-how, new methods or new forms of technology in a particular sector or region, as well as the transfer and maintenance of innovation. In line with the Organising Committee’s recommendations, a Jury, made up of high-level professionals, is responsible for awarding the first prize as well as the special prize. With this award, Copa wishes to highlight how, by implementing more innovative solutions, women contribute to enhancing agricultural and/or forestry sustainability and increase their own resilience and competitiveness. In doing so, women ensure more viable and attractive rural areas. 35 applications were received from all over the EU. The Organising Committee pre-selected the 5 best applications and submitted them to the Jury. The Award