Rural Life
Farmers have been encouraged to "take the first step" in coming forward and speaking about their mental health at a conference today
Agri-Business
Macra officially launched its new five-year strategy at its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Co. Cork on Saturday (May 13).
An overhaul of planning guidelines for one-off rural housing must ensure that young people can stay in rural Ireland, according to Macra.
Macra has criticised the omission of construction costs for new milking parlours under the latest round of TAMS.
Environment
Macra has called on the government to "come clean on plans to flood rural Ireland" following proposals contained in a new climate study.
The government's new Climate Action Plan can support young farmers, provided that it is structured properly, according to Macra.
Agri Politics
Macra na Feirme has said the government’s commitment to the extension of various young farmer tax reliefs to assist...
Macra na Feirme has called on the government to "come clean on the plans to cut the national herd" following comments by Minister Eamon Ryan.
Macra na Feirme has said that the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine will need to decide between food production or reduction.
The 'CP' aspect of the AECM - for which farmers are eligible for payments up to €10,000 - "falls short" for young farmers, Macra has said.
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Macra na Feirme president-elect John Keane speaks to Agriland after his election victory
