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Stephen Robb on 20 Oct 2021
From the Tramlines: mild weather causes aphid concerns
Stephen Robb talks to growers from counties Kildare, Cork and Laois about the progress of their autumn sowing campaigns and their concerns for aphid pressure this season.
Contributor on 20 Oct 2021
Horticulture sector abandoned by Government inaction
Horticultural growers, led by IFA president Tim Cullinan, protested outside Leinster House in Dublin last week.
Contributor on 20 Oct 2021
Macra na Feirme budget opinion
John Keane, Macra na Feirme national president gives his opinion on Budget 2022.
Anne O'Donoghue on 20 Oct 2021
Rooster’s, the Galway café that’s keeping farmers’ food local
Tommy Staunton and Noel O’Connor believe local food should be available in rural towns. It’s the very ethos of their newly opened Rooster’s Café and Farm Shop in Gort, writes Anne O’Donoghue
Rachel Donovan on 15 Oct 2021
Lucky Laois man wins €1,000 in Farm Family Draw
The draw takes place on the eighth of every month, with enticing monetary prizes to be won.
Anne O'Donoghue on 13 Oct 2021
Engaging people with outdoor art galleries in Co Limerick
The communities of Glenroe and Ballyorgan in Co Limerick recently finished an outdoor art instillation inspired by local folklore.
on 13 Oct 2021
October is Road Safety Month for Macra na Feirme Rural Youth Committee
Macra na Feirme Rural Youth Committee is delivering a series of road safety messages throughout the month of October.
Ilka Denker on 10 Oct 2021
Mo(o)ving towards better mental wellbeing in rural Ireland
In acknowledgement of World Mental Health Day on Sunday 10 October, Ilka Denker talks with John Keane, co-founder of Make the Moove and Macra president.
Contributor on 06 Oct 2021
JAM cards breaking down communication barriers in colleges
Colleges are working to become more inclusive. The introduction of JAM cards are one of the ways to encourage diversity and inclusion on-campus, writes Fiona Alston.
Contributor on 06 Oct 2021
Ann Devine and the local sting operation
Ann Devine’s Tidy Town’s video call meeting takes a conspirative twist in an attempt to catch the local dog poo antagonist, writes Colm O’Regan.
Anne O'Donoghue on 06 Oct 2021
Meet the group baking birthday cakes for people in direct provision
Consider it Cakes started as a lockdown project for Franciska Acs. Now it’s providing birthday cakes across the country to people in direction provision. In conversation with Anne O’Donoghue.
Contributor on 06 Oct 2021
Consumers asked to support local potato growers
IFA potato chair Thomas McKeown said the year had been challenging for potato growers, particularly those supplying the volatile foodservice sector.
on 06 Oct 2021
Macra na Feirme lobbying prior to budget launch
Macra members were lobbying hard on the pre-Budget in September.
Contributor on 29 Sep 2021
Macra consults on Nitrates Action Programme
During September, Macra na Feirme members again took to their farms to host and attend a series of Farm Walk and Talks.
Kieran Sullivan on 29 Sep 2021
Farmer Writes: farmers and the GAA – keeping the heart of rural Ireland ticking
Waterford farmer Kieran Sullivan revels in the humble family fun day out and notes how farmers make such days so special.
Rachel Donovan on 29 Sep 2021
New walking routes created over 400 farms
The Department is expected to work with over 2,400 farmers and landowners to promote 31 new walking trails.
Anne O'Donoghue on 22 Sep 2021
From the Big Apple to a Carlow farm
Natalie Cassells grew up in New York in home surrounded by food, but it wasn’t until she moved to Ireland that she indulged her passion for food in a business capacity.
Contributor on 22 Sep 2021
Rising floodwaters at Lough Funshinagh put families at risk
On the evening of Friday 10 September Roscommon Macra na Feirme hosted a farm walk on the farm of Lawrence and Michael Fallon on the shores of Lough Funshinagh.
Contributor on 22 Sep 2021
Studying Abroad: tales from Poland
Want to study abroad? Have you considered Poland? The Medical Poland Admission Office announced recently that EU applications have seen a huge increase this year, up 136%, writes Fiona Alston.
Rachel Donovan on 21 Sep 2021
Charity tractor run raises €4,000 in aid of the Irish Wheelchair Association
Some 118 vehicles of all sorts joined the tractor run in Stradbally, Co Waterford, on Sunday 19 September to raise funds for the Waterford city and county branch of the Irish Wheelchair Association.