Rural Life
The Land Mobility Service was delighted to be part of the Sustainable Livestock Village at this year’s Tullamore Show, alongside Macra.
Josephine O'Neill was ratified as the new president of Macra at the organisations AGM in Ennis, Co. Clare yesterday (Saturday, May 10).
Agri Politics
Macra has announced the details of the hustings which will take place across the country ahead of the organisation's upcoming election.
Macra has confirmed that they will increase their membership prices beginning on February 1, 2025. Current membership will not be impacted.
Agri-Business
Around 50 people attended a Macra meeting in Co. Limerick last night to share their concerns around generational renewal in farming.
The new programme for government must deliver for young people and make "substantive investments in rural youth", the Macra president said.
Macra has announced that it will host a series of public meetings next week focused on the issue of generational renewal.
The race to become the next president of Macra has kicked off as John Martin Carroll from Kerry declared his interest in running for the role.
A mental health initiative run by Macra has been "inundated" with calls from young farmers who are seeking support.
Macra has called on Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue to reinstate the Straw Incorporation Measure (SIM) "with immediate effect".
Over eight people in the farming community have died by suicide in the last 10 days, according to Macra president, Elaine Houlihan
Macra welcomed a decision by Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue not to pursue a dairy cow reduction scheme.
Macra is calling on Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue to clarify when the issue of the forgotten farmers will be resolved.
Macra has called on Revenue to provide "clarity and certainty" on VAT refunds on prescribed capital investments for unregistered farmers.
The president of Macra, Elaine Houlihan has said that all future decisions on Ireland's nitrates derogation must be led by science.
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) said work is still ongoing on the details of a scheme for the "forgotten farmers".
Macra said the lack of a farm succession scheme in Budget 2024 will lead to the "mass emigration" of young people from rural Ireland.
Minister Charlie McConalogue has appointed Macra president, Elaine Houlihan and Vanessa Kiely O'Connor to the Teagasc Authority.
Macra has set its sights on breaking the world record for most people simultaneously throwing wellies at this year's welly throwing event
After a 79km trek over two months ago, Macra president, Elaine Houlihan is due to meet Taoiseach Leo Varadkar this morning
There is a projected loss of 10,600 farm and related workers between 2022 and 2035, according to a recent report
Macra officially launched its new five-year strategy at its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Co. Cork on Saturday (May 13).
The incoming president of Macra, Elaine Houlihan, said that it is "a huge honour" to become only the second woman to lead the organisation.
