Agri Politics
Macra has welcomed an agreement reached by the government on a proposed new policy direction for rural housing.
Rural Life
Minister Heydon has said that Ireland's current "domestic decision making" on CAP supports for young farmers is "not there yet".
Macra has slammed a proposal to cut spending in the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) by €26 million next year.
The rising price of fuel for agricultural vehicles is placing a "significant burden" on young farmers, according to Macra.
Macra has warned of what it calls the "severe impact" of the EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement on Irish agriculture if it is ratified.
The Macra president said that while access to land is difficult for all young farmers, it is a particular challenge for young female farmers.
The final six contestants competing for the title of FBD Young Farmer of the Year 2025 have been announced.
Macra has extended its "heartfelt" congratulations to Katelyn Cummins, who was crowned the 2025 International Rose of Tralee this week.
The Land Mobility Service was delighted to be part of the Sustainable Livestock Village at this year’s Tullamore Show, alongside Macra.
Macra president, Josephine O'Neill has said that generational renewal must become a key issue for the government.
Macra recorded a total income of €2,751,097 in 2024, with a surplus recorded of €19,214. In 2023, organisation recorded €401,384 deficit.
Josephine O'Neill was ratified as the new president of Macra at the organisations AGM in Ennis, Co. Clare yesterday (Saturday, May 10).
Kilkenny's Josephine O'Neill has been elected as the new president of Macra, replacing outgoing president Elaine Houlihan.
Josephine O’Neill, from Callan in Co. Kilkenny is set to become the next president of Macra, succeeding outgoing president, Elaine Houlihan.
Josephine O'Neill, from Callan in Co. Kilkenny, is the second candidate to launch a campaign to become the next president of Macra.
