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Wexford Macra puts on a jiving show

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

NEWS 7 October 2026

Wexford Macra puts on a jiving show

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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

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

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

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

NEWS 7 October 2026

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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 24 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 24 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 24 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 24 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 24 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 24 September 2026

Sign-up fee ‘better than free’ and keeps IFA apart from State - McDonald

Sign-up fee ‘better than free’ and keeps IFA apart from State - McDonald

Membership fees are vital to preserving the IFA's independence from the State, its director general told a regional meeting in Cavan this week.

NEWS 24 September 2026

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Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

New grower-led network will foster collaboration, support emerging leaders and help attract the next generation of horticulture talent into the sector.

Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

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