Young Farmers

Issues between worker and president saw Macra CEO threaten to end Make the Moove

Macra was successful in defending against a complaint made against the young farmers’ group by a former employee of its Make the Moove programme.

NEWS 11 September 2026

Issues between worker and president saw Macra CEO threaten to end Make the Moove

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Inside the Farmers Journal: CAP budget and young farmer drug use

Inside the Farmers Journal: CAP budget and young farmer drug use

NEWS 10 September 2026

Food security concerns as 83% of fruit and veg are imported in Ireland

Food security concerns as 83% of fruit and veg are imported in Ireland

NEWS 10 September 2026

Agricultural science graduates of 2026 set out hopes and ambitions

Agricultural science graduates of 2026 set out hopes and ambitions

Agricultural science graduates of 2026 set out hopes and ambitions

NEWS 10 September 2026

Entitlements are on the line as CAP takes shape

Entitlements are on the line as CAP takes shape

Entitlements are on the line as CAP takes shape

NEWS 9 September 2026

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Editorial: more progress needed on generational renewal

Editorial: more progress needed on generational renewal

We need faster progress if we are to encourage young people into farming.

VIEWPOINTS 2 September 2026

Cocaine use ‘normalised’ among young farmers

Cocaine use ‘normalised’ among young farmers

Cocaine use is on the rise among young farmers in rural Ireland, as contractors raise concerns over the use of drug money to finance new fleets of machinery that are appearing ‘out of nowhere’.

CL-IFJHOME 2 September 2026

Dublin farmer crowned 2026 FBD Young Farmer of the Year

Dublin farmer crowned 2026 FBD Young Farmer of the Year

Shane Halpin runs Welgro Produce with business partner Seán, growing 7ac of cucumbers across multiple sites in north County Dublin.

NEWS 2 September 2026

Six finalists revealed for 2026 FBD Young Farmer of the Year

Six finalists revealed for 2026 FBD Young Farmer of the Year

Six young farmers from five counties are in the running to be crowned the 2026 FBD Young Farmer of the Year.

NEWS 2 September 2026

Gorman: lump sums – not top ups – the way to go with young farmer payments

Gorman: lump sums – not top ups – the way to go with young farmer payments

The IFA president has backed lump sum payments over higher BISS cheques for younger farmers.

NEWS 2 September 2026

Suspension of Brazilian beef imports to EU a significant step - Macra

Suspension of Brazilian beef imports to EU a significant step - Macra

Macra has said the suspension of Brazilian beef imports highlights a significant step towards protecting a level playing field for Irish and European farmers.

NEWS 2 September 2026

Macra: meet new people and try something different this September

Macra: meet new people and try something different this September

Macra has many strings to its bow, and this might be the year when you get involved for the first time.

NEWS 2 September 2026

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Sommet de l’Élevage 2026: shaping the future of sustainable livestock farming

As livestock farming faces growing environmental, economic and generational challenges, the Sommet de l’Élevage continues to showcase practical solutions and innovations for the future of the sector.

Sommet de l’Élevage 2026: shaping the future of sustainable livestock farming

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