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Rosie from Tralee is the 2026 Blue Jean Country Queen

Rosie Falvey of Churchill Macra became just the second Kerry contestant to be crowned the Blue Jean Country Queen in Athboy, Co Meath.

NEWS 10 June 2026

Rosie from Tralee is the 2026 Blue Jean Country Queen

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Cost inflation threatens future of fruit and vegetable production - Macra

Cost inflation threatens future of fruit and vegetable production - Macra

NEWS 28 May 2026

Macra criticises €26m cut to agriculture budget

Macra criticises €26m cut to agriculture budget

NEWS 28 May 2026

The year in review with Macra national president O'Neill

The year in review with Macra national president O'Neill

The year in review with Macra national president O'Neill

NEWS 27 May 2026

Macra demands succession scheme in Budget 2027

Macra demands succession scheme in Budget 2027

Macra demands succession scheme in Budget 2027

NEWS 24 May 2026

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Blue Jean Country Queen Festival returns to Athboy

Blue Jean Country Queen Festival returns to Athboy

International flavour to this year's festival as 22 contestants vie for royal title, compiled by Patrick Brogan, festival PRO.

NEWS 29 April 2026

Long lands a new role in Brussels

Long lands a new role in Brussels

Daniel Long has been selected to be part of the expert group on farmland, following on from his advocacy for an Irish land Use Observatory.

DEALER 29 April 2026

‘Good ladies’ needed in the Dáil

‘Good ladies’ needed in the Dáil

Minister Noel Grealish commended all of the finalists and said the standard was particularly high this year.

DEALER 29 April 2026

Spotlight on Macra’s leaders and volunteers

Spotlight on Macra’s leaders and volunteers

Macra members are being encouraged to put themselves or deserving fellow members forward as applications open for the 2026 National Leadership Awards and Volunteer of the Year Award.

NEWS 29 April 2026

FBD Young Farmer of the Year applications now open

FBD Young Farmer of the Year applications now open

The search is officially underway for the 2026 FBD Young Farmer of the Year, with applications and nominations now open for one of the most prestigious awards in Irish agriculture.

NEWS 29 April 2026

FBD Young Farmer of the Year search begins for 2026

FBD Young Farmer of the Year search begins for 2026

The competition continues to offer a strong prize fund, recognising excellence across the sector with the overall winner receiving €5,000.

NEWS 29 April 2026

Quick wit and court hits for Macra

Quick wit and court hits for Macra

It’s been another action-packed few weeks on the Macra calendar, with competition season in full swing and plenty more still to come as we head into the summer months.

NEWS 29 April 2026

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National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit

Kildare dairy farmer welcomed students as part of a National Dairy Council initiative, which saw 1,500 pupils across Ireland visit working dairy farms during May.

National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit

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