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Macra prizewinners take on Amsterdam

Macra national president Josephine O’Neill recounts the annual trip for those who come out tops in any of the organisation’s competitions.

NEWS 21 October 2026

Macra prizewinners take on Amsterdam

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Obstacles to generational renewal

Obstacles to generational renewal

LETTERS 21 October 2026

Taoiseach and Minister to attend Macra rally

Taoiseach and Minister to attend Macra rally

NEWS 21 October 2026

Young farmers doing laps

Young farmers doing laps

Young farmers doing laps

NEWS 21 October 2026

ICOS calls for action on barriers keeping young people out of farming

ICOS calls for action on barriers keeping young people out of farming

ICOS calls for action on barriers keeping young people out of farming

NEWS 21 October 2026

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Macra members recognised for leadership and volunteering in 2026

Macra members recognised for leadership and volunteering in 2026

The organisation held its National Training Day in Athlone, while also announcing their National Leadership Award winners.

NEWS 14 October 2026

Wexford Macra puts on a jiving show

Wexford Macra puts on a jiving show

Wexford branch PRO Sara Stacey relays the action from Ashdown Park Hotel.

NEWS 7 October 2026

Readers pictures: some of our favourite photos of the week

Readers pictures: some of our favourite photos of the week

Take a look at some of the photos that were sent in by readers this week.

NEWS 7 October 2026

Doubts cast on CAP sign-off during Irish presidency

Doubts cast on CAP sign-off during Irish presidency

A senior German MEP felt that it was unlikely that the next CAP will be signed off by the end of the year and a transition period between the current and next CAP is likely.

NEWS 7 October 2026

Some of the key measures announced for farmers in Budget 2027

Some of the key measures announced for farmers in Budget 2027

Measures relating to fuel supports, flat rate VAT, succession farm partnerships, VAT on non-oral respiratory vaccines, TB valuation ceilings, TAMS and tillage were made in Budget 2027.

NEWS 7 October 2026

Gap in spending on Ryder Cup and farming leaves sector ‘in the rough’ - Macra

Gap in spending on Ryder Cup and farming leaves sector ‘in the rough’ - Macra

With €22m being allocated to 2027's Ryder Cup, Macra says the contrast in funding priorities raises serious questions about the level of investment being made in the future of Irish farming.

NEWS 7 October 2026

Cut of €61m to agriculture a 'disaster' for Irish farmers - Martin Kenny TD

Cut of €61m to agriculture a 'disaster' for Irish farmers - Martin Kenny TD

Young farmers and farm families will be feeling disheartened with little movement on a generational renewal scheme, according to Sinn Féin TD Martin Kenny.

NEWS 6 October 2026

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Why protein and grass-fed create a positive outlook for Irish dairy

Bord Bia Head of Dairy David Kennedy spoke to Julian Mellentin, New Nutrition business founder, to explore the trends influencing dairy and what they could mean for Ireland’s grass-fed dairy sector.

Why protein and grass-fed create a positive outlook for Irish dairy

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