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Forestry programme: pick a scheme that fits your needs
Donal Magner
There are 12 afforestation forest types in the Forestry Programme 2023-27 along with two native tree area schemes. Apart from two – FT 3 and 4 – all are relevant to farmers. Donal Magner reports.
Forestry programme: pick a scheme that fits your needs
Resilient industry: adapting to change
13 March 2024 Community
Resilient industry: adapting to change
Our industry, despite what you may hear or see in some media outlets is one that is full of powerful people who can and do make changes when needed, writes Elaine Houlihan
IFA reaction to proposed new nitrates measures
13 March 2024 Community
IFA reaction to proposed new nitrates measures
The proposed additional measures include a 5% reduction in inorganic nitrogen.
Agriculture is doing its part - is everyone else?
It is the lifeblood of rural Ireland and produces enough food to feed 40,000,000 people. Agriculture is doing its part. Macra president Elaine Houlihan asks if everyone else is doing the same.
6 March 2024 Community
80 years young: Macra celebrates a special anniversary
'Macra's longevity is all the more remarkable by the fact that our organisation is run by young people, people with ideas, people who are not afraid to try something different' - Elaine Houlihan.
28 February 2024 Community
Clare and Callan Macra in national debating finals
Crowds gathered in the Horse & Jockey Hotel as South Tipperary Macra hosted the national senior and novice debating finals.
21 February 2024 Community
Farmers left in the dark over delayed farm plan payments unacceptable - IFA
The IFA is calling on the Government to let farmers know where they stand.
14 February 2024 Community
Macra makes the moove
Former Macra president and Make the Moove co-founder John Keane addressed the key challenges identified by Irish farmers causing stress and pressure at the Safe Habitus policy seminar.
14 February 2024 Community
Macra competitions to start off the year
Clubs all around the country have been keeping busy with the competitions Macra has to offer, from creative writing to the basketball finals.
7 February 2024 Community
Macra speaks to Coldiretti farmers about land during their visit to Ireland
Just as Ireland does not have the capability to produce more land, Italy faces the same problem, Mick Curran writes.
31 January 2024 Community
Wilkinstown Macra grows to over 40 members
The group has lots of plans for 2024, including weekends away, competitions and charity fundraisers.
24 January 2024 Community
Happy birthday, Macra
In 2024, Macra is celebrating its 80th year in existence.
17 January 2024 Community