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Carbery Macra members enjoy busy summer of travel and learning

It has been an eventful summertime for Carbery Macra, writes branch NCR John O'Driscoll.

NEWS 26 August 2026

Carbery Macra members enjoy busy summer of travel and learning

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Macra: young farmer voices and skills to the fore

Macra: young farmer voices and skills to the fore

NEWS 19 August 2026

Fodder committee cannot be a talking shop – Macra

Fodder committee cannot be a talking shop – Macra

NEWS 19 August 2026

Watch: Ivan Scott takes €1,000 top prize at Lisryan speed shear

Watch: Ivan Scott takes €1,000 top prize at Lisryan speed shear

Watch: Ivan Scott takes €1,000 top prize at Lisryan speed shear

NEWS 18 August 2026

The Macra opportunity that took me across Europe and changed my career

The Macra opportunity that took me across Europe and changed my career

The Macra opportunity that took me across Europe and changed my career

NEWS 12 August 2026

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All farmers urged to complete fodder budget as drought bites

All farmers urged to complete fodder budget as drought bites

The Minister said that he will consider reconvening the National Fodder and Food Security Committee once results of the Teagasc national fodder survey are made available later this month.

NEWS 22 July 2026

Macra calls for urgent action over fodder shortage fears

Macra calls for urgent action over fodder shortage fears

Macra president Josephine O’Neill has warned that action is needed now to assess fodder reserves and grass growth amid drought conditions.

NEWS 22 July 2026

Meet the young farmers crowned Ireland's farm skills champions

Meet the young farmers crowned Ireland's farm skills champions

From tractor driving to fencing, six Macra clubs battled it out at the Tullamore Show, putting their farming skills to the test for the national farm skills title

NEWS 22 July 2026

Macra warns Brittany Ferries exit is another blow to young farmers

Macra warns Brittany Ferries exit is another blow to young farmers

Macra na Feirme has warned that Brittany Ferries’ decision to cease transporting livestock from Ireland will weaken competition, limit market choice and create further challenges for young farmers.

NEWS 22 July 2026

Hands off farm schemes in budget, say farm leaders

Hands off farm schemes in budget, say farm leaders

Farm schemes cannot be levied for an overspend on education, agree all the farm organsiations in advance of Budget 2027

NEWS 22 July 2026

Macra launches landmark 60th national autumn rally in Co Limerick

Macra launches landmark 60th national autumn rally in Co Limerick

Event will bring together hundreds of members from across Ireland for a weekend of competitions, networking, farm visits and social events.

NEWS 22 July 2026

Macra surplus topped €200,000 in 2025

Macra surplus topped €200,000 in 2025

The improvement in operating results was driven by a surge in membership fee income.

NEWS 22 July 2026

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Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

The winner of the 2026 Kinisla Milk Quality and Sustainability Awards was announced at a ceremony in Limerick, on Tuesday.

Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

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