10/10/2026
Meet Louise Rennie, beef farmer from Co. Limerick and one of Cultivate's Hero Farmers.
In the UN International Year of the Woman Farmer, Louise's story is an important one to tell. Women account for just 13% of farm holders in Ireland, yet make up 34% of all agricultural workers. Their contribution is enormous but the recognition has not always matched it.
We visited Louise's farm along with Cultivate CEO Therese Conway to talk farming, finance and what it means to have supports in place to invest in the growth of your farm.
Whether you're covering seasonal costs, investing in new machinery, or upgrading farm facilities, our Cultivate Loan is designed to support your plans with flexible, practical finance.
β Fast, straightforward approvals
β Personal service from a local team that understands farm life
β Flexible repayments aligned with your income cycle
β No hidden fees
With unsecured lending up to β¬100,000 and repayment terms of up to 10 years, more and more farmers are choosing Enniscorthy Credit Union for their borrowing needs.
We're here for you six days a week.
π 053 92 33935
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π https://www.enniscorthycu.ie/loans/cultivate-loan/
Loans are subject to approval. Terms and conditions apply. If you do not meet the repayments on your loan, your account will go into arrears. This may affect your credit rating which may limit your ability to access credit in the future. Enniscorthy Credit Union Limited is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.
(Sources: CSO Farm Structure Survey 2023)