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Macra sets out its budget priorities for the minister
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‘Our priority is the longevity of the Irish agricultural industry’ – Macra get its requests across in a pre-budget meeting with Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.
22 July 2024 News
Rathkeevin Macra to host Queen of the Castle festival in Tipperary
Rathkeevin Macra is hosting a ‘Queen of the Castle’ event to celebrate its 65th anniversary on the August bank holiday weekend.
19 July 2024 News
Calls for Taoiseach to intervene on Minister McConalogue's straw plans
A joint IFA and IGGG statement has sought the intervention of Taoiseach Simon Harris in Minister McConalogue’s plans to axe the straw chopping scheme for 2024.
Dondale hosts 2024 IHFA open day
Adam Woods reports from the IHFA national open day held on the Dondale Farm in Co Kildare last week.
17 July 2024 Pedigree
Macra urges Taoiseach to 'follow the science'
Macra calls upon Taoiseach to follow the science in the run up to the next budget.
10 July 2024 News
Macra seeking succession plan in Budget 2025
A key ask of Macra in the budget is the roll-out of a succession scheme to get more young farmers on the land.
3 July 2024 News
We must continue to follow the science on water quality
It's an exceptionally complex issue, it is not as simple as putting one measure in place and sitting back and awaiting results, not should we blame agriculture.
19 June 2024 News
Macra issues cautious welcome to Minister’s ‘Forgotten Farmer’ pledge
Scheme for ‘Forgotten Farmers’ with be brought forward in Budget 2025, Minister McConalogue has said.
14 June 2024 Letters
Standing together on derogation
Macra urges Minister MacConologue, the government and all political parties to fight to retain current levels like they have never fought before.
12 June 2024 News
North Tipp cycle for Liz
There will be bums on bicycles from 7am to 7pm to raise funds for Milford Care Centre, in memory of the late Liz Gleeson.
5 June 2024 News
More woes for Macra
The Dealer understands that there is much to be discussed at the first meeting of Macra's new board next week.
5 June 2024 Dealer
Young farmer of the year competition
Macra is on the lookout for the 26th FBD Young Farmer of the Year 2024
5 June 2024 News