Agri-Business
It has been said that the pressure must now come onto the pillar banks to "take up this offer and put their money where their mouth is".
Macra is targeting the so-called 'millennial generation' as the organisation aims to boost membership nationwide over the next six years.
Rural Life
Access to funding for young farmers and high-speed broadband for all rural Ireland have been highlighted as key issues ahead of Budget 2018.
Beef
EU’s current efforts to secure a trade pact with South America’s Mercosur bloc are "grossly irresponsible" according to James Healy.
Macra na Feirme President James Healy has welcomed the publication by the European Council of Young Farmers of a survey of young farmers.
Following the news of a public consultation for a Financial Instrument under the RDP, Macra says credit for young farmers must be a priority.
The search is on for the 2017 Macra na Feirme / FBD Young Farmer of the Year, with candidates from all over Ireland encouraged to apply.
Rural youth organisation Macra na Feirme has given its backing to the introduction of the cattle tag levy that was announced earlier today.
At a meeting of the Seanad, Macra na Feirme proposed a number of priorities to reduce the impact of Brexit on young farmers.
James Healy, President of Macra na Feirme, has called on Agriculture Minister Michael Creed to give young farmers increased low-cost credit.
The 2017 Macra na Feirme AGM will be held this Saturday, May 6, in the Lough Allen Hotel in Drumshanbo, hosted by Leitrim Macra na Feirme.
Macra na Feirme President James Healy C103’s Cork Today show that Macra is the 'unofficial dating agency of rural Ireland'.
