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Taoiseach to speak at annual Macra rally
James Hanly
The annual rally will take place at Lawlor’s of Naas, Co Kildare over the October bank holiday weekend and it promises to be the biggest social event of the Macra calendar.
9 October 2024 Dealer
Macra ups membership fee
The Dealer has heard word of a membership increase at young farmer organisation Macra.
9 October 2024 News
In pictures: Macra final of Kerrygold Club question time
Macra held its National Final of the Kerrygold Club Question Time which was kindly hosted by Limerick Macra in Bulgaden Castle in Limerick.
‘Once-off handout’ fails young farmers – Macra
The Irish voluntary rural youth organisation has responded to the measures announced in Budget 2025.
1 October 2024 News
Without our volunteers, there is no Macra
Whether it was through 'the bicycle connected to a generator, or the reel to reel race', this year's Ploughing was another great opportunity for Macra to showcase who they truly are.
25 September 2024 News
Budget 2025 ‘last chance saloon’ for forgotten farmers - Macra
Macra president Elaine Houlihan said support for the forgotten farmers is included in the Programme for Government and should be delivered upon.
23 September 2024 News
Six agri organisations reaffirm calls for retention of nitrates derogation
The joint declaration states the importance of the nitrates derogation to the Irish agri-food sector and wider economy.
16 September 2024 News
Lack of experience driving teenagers away from farms
That’s the view of 2023 National Dairy Council (NDC) and Kerrygold Quality Milk Award winner John Macnamara, who was speaking at a recent farm walk on his farm in Co Limerick.
12 September 2024 News
Editorial: Young leaders stepping up to the plate
The diversity of roles and occupations that the Macra competition semi-finalists displayed this year again shows what young people are doing to make their path in farming.
11 September 2024 Viewpoints
Young farmer awards a ‘sign of hope’ for agriculture - TD
The overall winner on the night was Cavan’s Christopher Cahill, who also went on to clinch the top spot as category winner for land mobility.
11 September 2024 News
Cavan man named FBD Young Farmer of the Year
This year marks the 26th anniversary of the FBD Young Farmer of the Year Awards, which were held at the Heritage Hotel in Laois.
10 September 2024 News
Young Farmer of the Year finalists revealed
A ceremony will be held on Tuesday night in the Heritage Hotel, Co Laois.
10 September 2024 News