Young farmers
Caoimhe Harney on 19 Oct 2021
Fair Deal changes come into effect
The IFA has said the activation of three-year cap for family farms under the Fair Deal scheme is a significant step in ensuring the viability of farms for future generations.
Caoimhe Harney on 16 Oct 2021
‘Farmers need to get hot and sweaty to prevent cardiovascular disease’
A recent study found that although farmers are physically active, they need to increase their heart rate to prevent cardiovascular disease
Caoimhe Harney on 15 Oct 2021
Macra queries where funds for food ombudsman have gone
Macra president John Keane says a National Food Ombudsman needs to be established before the end of this year.
Caoimhe Harney on 06 Oct 2021
€5m farm safety scheme to open this week
Eligible equipment in the scheme includes chemical storage cabinets and anti-backing gates.
Caoimhe Harney on 05 Oct 2021
O'Connor named as new ICMSA development officer for Cork
The newly appointed local development officer has a degree in agricultural science from Cork Institute of Technology.
Caoimhe Harney on 05 Oct 2021
‘Women have always been the anchor of many farms’ – McConalogue
The Women in Agriculture Stakeholders Group wants to see the Minister’s comments on supporting women in agriculture backed by policy.
Contributor on 29 Sep 2021
Macra consults on Nitrates Action Programme
During September, Macra na Feirme members again took to their farms to host and attend a series of Farm Walk and Talks.
Neil Maher on 29 Sep 2021
‘Active farmers’ and convergence top CAP agenda in Offaly
Charlie McConalogue was at Tullamore Mart on Tuesday 28 September to consult with the people of Co Offaly about their CAP concerns.
Caoimhe Harney on 28 Sep 2021
Raise awareness and get involved in Ag Mental Health Week
Ag Mental Health Week takes place from 10 -16 October and will highlight tips for improved wellbeing, insightful panel discussions and available resources.
Rachel Donovan on 22 Sep 2021
My Farming Week: David O’Leary, Bawnaskehy, Castleisland, Co Kerry
David O’Leary from Castleisland is the Young Grassland Farmer of the Year 2020 and will host a Teagasc farm walk on Thursday 23 September at 11am.
Amii McKeever on 15 Sep 2021
Want to be the next editor of IFJ Junior? Get in touch
Did you miss out on getting your own byline (that is where the newspaper names the writer of an article) in this issue of IFJ Junior, don’t miss the next one. Get in touch.
Caoimhe Harney on 14 Sep 2021
Macra calls for tax relief on farmland leased to family members
Macra has stated that such changes will lead to a stronger, more progressive agricultural sector and rural environment for young people to live and work.
Caoimhe Harney on 09 Sep 2021
'Early retirement scheme for suckler farmers' - ICSA
The ICSA has presented the Minister for Agriculture with a comprehensive plan that would ensure CAP payments are directed to low-income farmers and which meets all the EU green deal objectives.
Caoimhe Harney on 06 Sep 2021
Macra calls for ‘young farmer’ age to be raised to 40 in new CAP
Macra na Feirme engaged and consulted with young farmers through a series of farm walks to gather their views and to develop the organisation’s proposals.
Pat O'Toole on 28 Aug 2021
What's a young farmer meant to do?
The Young Farmers payment might need changing. As currently awarded, it jars with the thrust and aims of the proposed CAP reform
Justin McCarthy on 25 Aug 2021
Editorial: could a national quota improve the economics of suckling?
The option of introducing a national suckler cow quota is worth exploring and would be far better for farmers than the suckler cap in the Department's draft strategic plan.
Shane Murphy on 25 Aug 2021
All-Ireland Young Stockperson Competition - meet the finalists
We have a total of 39 finalists making their way to Tullamore mart on 28 August.
Declan Marren on 13 Aug 2021
Thrive: Macra walk and talk visits Roscommon programme farm
Diarmuid Murray hosted a Macra walk and talk event this week, outlining his dairy calf-to-beef enterprise.
Noel Bardon on 11 Aug 2021
‘Unimpressed’ Macra welcomes Department webinar format
The Department’s change on town hall questions has been hailed by Macra na Feirme as a step towards a more active consultation process.
Noel Bardon on 10 Aug 2021
Young farmers will be the key to tackling climate change – Macra
Macra na Feirme has said that encouraging young people to enter the industry will be vital in ensuring action is taken on climate change.