Rural Life
Carrigallen Macra to host charity vehicle run to support mental health
A Macra na Feirme club in Co. Leitrim is set to host a charity fundraising event next Sunday, December 27,...
Macra an Feirme
Rural Life
Tipperary and Laois feature among Macra leadership awards winners
Macra na Feirme Agricultural Skillnet recognised its outstanding young leaders at the 2020 ABP National Leadership Awards tonight, Wednesday, December...
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Significant weight gain seen in calves using transition milk
A trial has shown weight gain advantages and improved health in calves fed a transition milk (TM) replacer for the...
Agri Politics
Programme for government 'must deliver on generational renewal'
The agriculture chapter of the programme for government agreed between Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and the Green Party has received...
Rural Life
Monaghan and Roscommon take titles at north-west Macra event
The winners of Macra na Feirme’s annual North West Macra Kings and Queens event were announced on Saturday, January 18. Co....
Agri-Business
IFA and Macra to host farm succession meeting in Cavan
The Cavan branch of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) and Cavan Macra na Feirme will host a joint discussion on...
Rural Life
AXA Insurance and Macra team up for Pride 2019
Macra na Feirme has today (Wednesday, June 26) announced that it is joining forces with AXA Insurance to promote Lesbian,...
Agri-Business
Macra to participate in this year's Dublin Pride Festival
For the first time in the rural youth organisation’s history, Macra na Feirme will be officially involved at the 2019...
Rural Life
3 'influential speakers' lined up for Cavan Macra young farmer event
Cavan’s newest Macra na Feirme club, Sliabh Glah Macra, will host a young farmer meeting tomorrow night, Thursday, May 2,...
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Info events set for farmers interested in Wagyu cattle
Warrendale Wagyu Ireland is currently seeking farmers interested in producing, rearing and finishing Wagyu cattle. The group is set to...
Rural Life
New research reveals need for CPD framework in agri sector
New research has revealed the need for a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) framework to be established for the farming sector...
Rural Life
Discussion on contract rearing and land mobility set for Leitrim tonight
Carrigallen Macra na Feirme is hosting a Young Farmers’ talk tonight, Thursday, April 11, in the Kilbracken Arms, Carrigallen, Co....
Agri Politics
Third candidate steps forward for Munster Macra VP
A dairy farmer from Ardagh, Co. Limerick, has announced his intention to run for the position of Macra Na Feirme...
Rural Life
Macra partners with FBD for 75th anniversary
FBD Insurance has announced it is teaming up with Macra na Feirme as the rural youth organisation celebrates its 75th...
CAP / Schemes
Macra throws support behind Creed’s National Reserve plans
Plans announced today (Wednesday, January 16) by Michael Creed, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, to open the National...
Rural Life
Ireland's newest Macra club to host launch night in Cavan
Sliabh Glah Macra na Feirme is set to host its launch night this Friday (December 14), in The Kesh Bar,...
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Native Tree Area Scheme: Making it easier to plant trees
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
Rural Life
Longford Macra plays host to a tractor run 'with a twist'
Longford Macra na Feirme has decided to “be a little bit different this year” and host its tractor run at...
Agri Politics
Young farmers welcomed as delegates to Brussels
A delegation from Macra na Feirme was hosted by the First Vice-President of the European Parliament, Mairead McGuinness, at the...
Agri-Business
Revamped UCD master's on offer for agri-food graduates
A part-time master’s degree has been launched in association with Macra Agricultural Skillnet in Dublin recently. The supported Master of...
Environment
Biodiversity in farming: Are you deserving of an award?
A new Biodiversity Award will be added to the 2018 FBD Young Farmer of the Year competition. It was announced...