Rural Life
A Macra na Feirme club in Co. Leitrim is set to host a charity fundraising event on Sunday, December 27, by holding a vehicle run.
Macra Agricultural Skillnet recognised its outstanding young leaders at the 2020 ABP National Leadership Awards tonight.
Agri Politics
The agriculture chapter of the programme for government has received a cautious welcome from young farmer organisation Macra na Feirme.
The winners of Macra na Feirme's annual North West Macra Kings and Queens event were announced on Saturday, January 18.
Agri-Business
The Cavan branch of the Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) and Cavan Macra na Feirme will host a joint discussion on farm succession planning.
Macra na Feirme has today announced that it is joining forces with AXA Insurance to promote LGBTQ+ rights at this year’s Pride Parade.
For the first time in the rural youth organisation's history, Macra will be officially involved at the 2019 Dublin Pride Festival and Parade.
Cavan's newest Macra na Feirme club will host a young farmer meeting tomorrow night, Thursday, May 2, at 8:00pm in the Kesh Bar, Cavan.
Research has revealed the need for a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) framework to be established for the farming sector in Ireland.
Carrigallen Macra na Feirme is hosting a Young Farmers' talk tonight in the Kilbracken Arms, Carrigallen, Co. Leitrim.
A dairy farmer from Ardagh, Co. Limerick, has announced his intention to run for the position of Macra Na Feirme Munster vice president.
FBD Insurance has announced it is teaming up with Macra na Feirme as the rural youth organisation celebrates its 75th anniversary this year.
Plans announced today by Michael Creed to open the National Reserve for applications have been welcomed by Macra na Feirme.
Sliabh Glah Macra na Feirme is set to host its launch night this Friday (December 14), in The Kesh Bar, Cavan.
Longford Macra na Feirme has decided to "be a little bit different this year" and host its tractor run at night.
A delegation from Macra na Feirme were hosted by Mairead McGuinness at the European People's Party (EPP) Young Farmers' Congress in Brussels.
The Master's degree in Agricultural Extension and Innovation is a part-time masters that is delivered over a two-year period.
Environment
A new Biodiversity Award, announced yesterday, will be added to the 2018 FBD Young Farmer of the Year competition.
An updated farm skills and training programme for summer/autumn 2018 has been launched by Macra Agricultural Skillnet.
Alison O'Connor from Co. Kerry has been crowned the winner of the 2018 Blue Jean Country Queen Festival on Sunday, June 3, in Athboy, Co. Meath.
The specific focus on young farmers in the CAP legislative proposals published by the European Commission has been welcomed by Macra na Feirme.
The search for tomorrow’s community leaders has well and truly begun, with applications now open for the 2018 Leaders of the Year Awards
Young farmer representatives both at home and in Brussels have welcomed CAP reform focusing on generational renewal.
