Rural Life
The Macra president said that while access to land is difficult for all young farmers, it is a particular challenge for young female farmers.
Dairy
Young farmers in Ireland "feel betrayed" and "punished" despite the progress they have achieved according to Macra president.
The very best of Macra was on display at the Celtic Ross Hotel, Rosscarbery, on Saturday, October...
Agri Politics
The president of Macra has given a mixed reaction to Budget 2026 which was unveiled by government today (Tuesday, October 7).
Agri-Business
Macra is urging the government to deliver "meaningful support" for young farmers and rural...
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We’re joined by Josephine O’Neill at our National Ploughing Championships 2025 live panel to talk about her experience as the new president of MACRA and how the organisation is responding to the new generational renewal report.
Macra has called for the report on Generational Renewal in Farming to be backed up with action, saying "delivery not promises" is critical.
Macra has used the start of the 2025 National Ploughing Championships to highlight the falling numbers of young farmers.
Macra has today (Monday, September 15) launched its Make the Moove 'Ewe Go' campaign which will run for the next month.
The final six contestants competing for the title of FBD Young Farmer of the Year 2025 have been announced.
A farm conference will take place in September addressing the future of farming and the challenges...
Macra has extended its "heartfelt" congratulations to Katelyn Cummins, who was crowned the 2025 International Rose of Tralee this week.
The highly-anticipated report from the Commission on Generational Renewal in Farming has not yet...
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.
It's all too easy for farmers to get isolated and to work all the time, according to one of the escorts at this year's Rose of Tralee Festival
"I love farming but there are so many strict rules coming into farming and so many boxes have to be ticked that it's off putting," said Wexford Rose of Tralee contestant Clíona O'Leary.
Macra has called for "mandatory" farm succession plans for farmers over 63 and "transition payments" for farmers from 67-70 years-of-age
The 2025 Laois Rose, Katelyn Cummins, believes that growing up on a farm is an experience every child should have.
Macra president Josephine O'Neill has said that any "dilution" of a stand-alone dedicated CAP fund is not in farming's strategic interest.
Monaghan Macra achieved top honours as county of the region 2025, at North West Macra's first standalone awards night
Macra has called for the "protection of the family farm model" along with generational renewal in...
Macra has renewed its call for a succession scheme to be delivered. This scheme is needed to "ensure the future" of the Irish agri sector
