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Slopes to Sligo: Macra off to a strong start in 2026

Macra details its exciting start to the year, involving a ski trip to France.

NEWS 28 January 2026

Slopes to Sligo: Macra off to a strong start in 2026

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Macra takes a stand against Mercosur

Macra takes a stand against Mercosur

NEWS 21 January 2026

President's Challenge – hit the ground running

President's Challenge – hit the ground running

NEWS 14 January 2026

2028 is too late for young farmer supports – Macra tells Minister

2028 is too late for young farmer supports – Macra tells Minister

2028 is too late for young farmer supports – Macra tells Minister

NEWS 14 January 2026

Revving up for charitable cause in Kilmuckridge

Revving up for charitable cause in Kilmuckridge

Revving up for charitable cause in Kilmuckridge

NEWS 7 January 2026

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Macra president hits out at Government over Mercosur indecision

Macra president hits out at Government over Mercosur indecision

Leader of the young farmers’ organisation, Josephine O’Neill, also expressed deep concern about the potential consequences of the proposed EU–Mercosur trade agreement for Irish agriculture.

NEWS 11 December 2025

Game on: Macra competitions in full flight

Game on: Macra competitions in full flight

Macra looks back on a year of successful competitions and recognises the winners who stole the show.

NEWS 11 December 2025

Try your hand at the 2025 Irish Farmers Journal/Macra know your agriculture quiz

Try your hand at the 2025 Irish Farmers Journal/Macra know your agriculture quiz

In October, Macra teams from across the country met in Rosscarbery to contest the 2025 Irish Farmers Journal/Macra know your agriculture quiz. Here's your chance to try your hand.

NEWS 11 December 2025

'We are there to listen over Christmas period' - Make the Moove

'We are there to listen over Christmas period' - Make the Moove

Past president of Macra Elaine Hoolihan is one of the volunteers manning the Make the Moove helpline over the Christmas period.

L2 11 December 2025

Seasons greetings from Macra's president

Seasons greetings from Macra's president

As the year draws to a close, Josephine O'Neill reflects on the contributions of Macra members, clubs and supporters – and looks forward to a successful next year.

NEWS 11 December 2025

A big night for small racers in Kenmare

A big night for small racers in Kenmare

Kenmare Macra kicked off the festive season with a splash of fun and serious community spirit at their Annual Mouse Racing Night on Friday 15 November, in The Roughty Bar, Kenmare.

NEWS 11 December 2025

Succession scheme for Kerry suppliers

Succession scheme for Kerry suppliers

KDI CEO Pat Murphy told a Kerry IFA meeting the scheme will be announced in the coming weeks and have a focus on new entrants.

NEWS 11 December 2025

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Laois dairy farmer boosts calf performance with GAIN Easi Mix

Learn how Abbeyleix dairy farmer Seán Miller uses GAIN Easi Mix to drive calf performance on his family farm.

Laois dairy farmer boosts calf performance with GAIN Easi Mix

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