Macra na Feirme
Amy Forde on 15 May 2021
Macra and Teagasc launch PhD into the economic return of young farmers
Outgoing Macra president Thomas Duffy has said the PhD will take a look at an area in farming which is “unfortunately overlooked” - young farmers and their economic return.
Contributor on 12 May 2021
Mí na mBan: empowering and educating women
Macra na Feirme is putting the focus on women in May, so that female members feel empowered and educated on a diverse range of topics.
Amy Forde on 12 May 2021
Macra proposes hedgerow, beef and milk recording eco-schemes
Macra na Feirme has outlined a range of proposals for eco-schemes under the next CAP.
Contributor on 05 May 2021
Upcoming competitions hosted by Macra na Feirme
Radio Drama finalists are currently being streamed on the Macra podcast.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 04 May 2021
Beef is not the new tobacco – Macra president
The president of Macra na Feirme defended beef against the accusation it was the “new tobacco” and caused health issues.
Contributor on 21 Apr 2021
Macra members keep in shape
This March, the competitions committee along with Ballinadee Macra held a fitness bootcamp.
Barry Cassidy on 15 Apr 2021
Angry backlash over details of new REAP scheme
Tensions were high at a meeting between Department officials and farmer representatives on Thursday afternoon about the new REAP scheme.
Barry Cassidy on 14 Apr 2021
‘No one individual is going to drive Macra forward’
John Keane will take the reins as Macra na Feirme president as the organisation plots its post-COVID-19 recovery and navigates the upcoming CAP reform.
Contributor on 07 Apr 2021
April focus on farm safety
For the month of April the Rural Youth Committee will focus on Farm Safety.
The Dealer on 07 Apr 2021
Macra faces defining days
The rural youth organisation has an opportunity to revitalise itself post-pandemic.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 07 Apr 2021
Weekly Podcast: Macra presidential election and calf prices hold
This week we hear from the president of Macra na Feirme on the election race, calf prices stay strong, a Belfast business woman on life in the country plus the latest from this week’s crop magazine.
Barry Cassidy on 07 Apr 2021
Keane elected Macra na Feirme president after landslide victory
Keane will succeed Thomas Duffy as president of Macra na Feirme and will serve in the position until 2023.
Amy Forde on 05 Apr 2021
Macra candidate calls for agreed independent scrutineer to be appointed
Daniel Long will not be partaking in the count to elect the next Macra president on Wednesday at the Irish Farm Centre.
Caitríona Morrissey on 03 Apr 2021
Views on off-farm income to be sought ahead of next CAP
The Department of Agriculture has pledged to hear views on the subject of off-farm income limits.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 31 Mar 2021
Young farmers need 4% of CAP directed at generational renewal
Macra has welcomed the Government’s blueprint to transform rural Ireland but says more is still needed to support young people.
Caitríona Morrissey on 23 Mar 2021
Young farmer supports essential for climate action - Macra
Macra na Feirme has said that young farmers must be put at the front of any action on climate change, with clear supports.
Niall Hurson on 18 Mar 2021
Macra calls for 4% direct payment allocation to generational renewal
The call comes in advance of the next meeting of the EU Agriculture and Fisheries Council on 22 March, where CAP reform will be discussed.
Barry Cassidy on 17 Mar 2021
Young farmers set out position on direct payments
Macra na Feirme wants to see a robust definition of a genuine farmer put in place before payments are redistributed.
Contributor on 17 Mar 2021
Upcoming Macra na Feirme events
Embrace FARM Workshop and Macra SDG Workshop
Katriona Kinsella on 14 Mar 2021
Kerry Macra hosts night at the dogs
Have the craic and win prizes at Kerry Macra’s virtual night at the dogs.