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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

Macra members recognised for leadership and volunteering in 2026

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Wexford Macra puts on a jiving show

Wexford Macra puts on a jiving show

NEWS 7 October 2026

Readers pictures: some of our favourite photos of the week

Readers pictures: some of our favourite photos of the week

NEWS 7 October 2026

Doubts cast on CAP sign-off during Irish presidency

Doubts cast on CAP sign-off during Irish presidency

Doubts cast on CAP sign-off during Irish presidency

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

Some of the key measures announced for farmers in Budget 2027

NEWS 7 October 2026

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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 28 September 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 28 September 2026

Macra Budget reaction: no pilot succession scheme is ‘a missed opportunity’

Macra Budget reaction: no pilot succession scheme is ‘a missed opportunity’

The young-farmer organisation has expressed disappointment that Budget 2027 failed to commit funding for a pilot succession scheme, as proposed in Macra's pre-budget submission.

NEWS 28 September 2026

Budget 2027 as it happened with the key changes for farmers

Budget 2027 as it happened with the key changes for farmers

We reveal live updates from Budget 2027 on farm payments, fertiliser supports, fuel costs, tax and more, with the latest announcements and reaction for farmers and rural Ireland.

NEWS 28 September 2026

New Macra year, new chance to compete

New Macra year, new chance to compete

National bowling final literally got the ball rolling on a packed year of events.

NEWS 28 September 2026

‘Agreeing to disaster’: Gorman warns against CAP proposals without budget deal

‘Agreeing to disaster’: Gorman warns against CAP proposals without budget deal

The current CAP rewards land ownership and not active farmers, the IFA president said.

NEWS 28 September 2026

Double fuel support payment to 40c/l – Macra

Double fuel support payment to 40c/l – Macra

Macra is calling for the scheme to be reopened to those who did not apply during the previous round.

NEWS 28 September 2026

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Know your slurry, unlock the potential within

With fertiliser costs remaining one of the biggest expenses on Irish farms, there has never been a better time to take a closer look at the hidden value of slurry as a fertiliser.

Know your slurry, unlock the potential within

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