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Government will be graded on CAP - Macra

The Taoiseach says the Irish presidency must agree a budget for Europe, and that while Ireland would like a bigger CAP, the Frugals hold sway

NEWS 29 October 2026

Government will be graded on CAP - Macra

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Ireland could be forced to provide installation aid in next CAP

Ireland could be forced to provide installation aid in next CAP

NEWS 28 October 2026

Quiz questions, farm tours and plenty of craic at Macra's annual conference

Quiz questions, farm tours and plenty of craic at Macra's annual conference

NEWS 28 October 2026

Editorial - Macra and IFA hold important events for farmers

Editorial - Macra and IFA hold important events for farmers

Editorial - Macra and IFA hold important events for farmers

VIEWPOINTS 28 October 2026

Taoiseach talks solar in a storm

Taoiseach talks solar in a storm

Taoiseach talks solar in a storm

DEALER 28 October 2026

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Young farmer start-up aid is 'biggest win' in CAP talks, says Macra

Young farmer start-up aid is 'biggest win' in CAP talks, says Macra

Securing installation aid for young farmers under the next CAP is Macra's biggest win from Monday night’s partial general approach, president Josephine O'Neill said.

NEWS 28 October 2026

Minister's commitment to generational renewal welcomed by Macra

Minister's commitment to generational renewal welcomed by Macra

At what he descried as a “pivotal time” for generational renewal and the next generation of farmers, Minister Heydon said that he will continue to “work closely” with Macra.

NEWS 27 October 2026

Macra prizewinners take on Amsterdam

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

Obstacles to generational renewal

Obstacles to generational renewal

"Strangling policies play havoc with young farmers' plans" - Mark Connors, Waterford IFA co-chair

LETTERS 21 October 2026

Taoiseach and Minister to attend Macra rally

Taoiseach and Minister to attend Macra rally

10% ring-fenced CAP budget and farm-succession scheme among key demands of Government at Limerick rally.

NEWS 21 October 2026

Young farmers doing laps

Young farmers doing laps

Three young farmers will be running the legs off themselves for a great cause this weekend.

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

With a theme of 'New Blood, Stronger farming', the summit will take place in Naas, Co. Kildare on Thursday 5 November.

NEWS 21 October 2026

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