Agri-Business
Macra has officially launched its 60th National Autumn Conference, better known as the “Rally”, which will take place in Co. Limerick.
The government has been urged by Macra to "reinvest unspent farmer supports" to protect food production.
Macra saw its membership increase by 28% in 2025 to over 15,000 members in more than 150 clubs spread across the country.
Agri Politics
Macra has described MEP Luke 'Ming' Flanagan's comments as "a wake-up call", after he said young people would be "insane" to enter farming.
Environment
Macra has said a new report on the Nitrates Directive "reinforces the need for a balanced and practical approach to improving water quality".
Rural Life
Monaghan man David McKearney - an escort at this year's Rose of Tralee - is one of a growing number of part-time farmers.
Macra has welcomed an agreement reached by the government on a proposed new policy direction for rural housing.
Tillage
Macra said that the European Parliament's adoption of new rules on NGTs will offer an "additional tool" to young farmers.
Dairy
Macra has called for higher funding to be put into TAMS to deliver reductions in nitrates levels in water.
Schemes
Ambition is "not enough" when it comes to future CAP funding for young farmers, the president of Macra warned today (Tuesday, June 23).
Minister Heydon has said that Ireland's current "domestic decision making" on CAP supports for young farmers is "not there yet".
Macra has warned that soaring costs in the horticulture sector are threatening the future of Irish fruit and vegetable production.
Macra has slammed a proposal to cut spending in the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) by €26 million next year.
Macra has called on the government to introduce a succession scheme to support generational renewal in Ireland.
Organised by Meath Macra na Feirme, the Blue Jean Country Queen Festival will take place over the June Bank Holiday weekend.
FBD Young Farmer of the Year
The search is officially underway for the 28th FBD Young Farmer of the Year, with applications and nominations opening on Thursday, May 7.
Mountmellick Macra is to celebrate 60 years of being at "the heart of the community" since its foundation on January 3, 1966.
Members of Macra, including national president Josephine O’Neill, met with MEPs Norbert Lins and Maria Walsh at UCD Lyons Farm recently.
Macra has welcomed the €100 million emergency package announced by the government as a "significant step in the right direction".
Tullow Macra club will mark its 80th anniversary with an event and jiving competition in Carlow town next month.
Macra warned government fuel cost supports announced today (Tuesday, March 24) will "fall short" of what is needed in rural Ireland.
26 contestants will be descending on Kilkenny for the 19th Annual Mr. Personality Festival, organised by Kilkenny County Macra.
The rising price of fuel for agricultural vehicles is placing a "significant burden" on young farmers, according to Macra.
