Agri Politics
How to deliver a secure and long term future for Irish agriculture was the core theme of an agricultural forum, hosted by Sinn Féin
Rural Life
Clonakilty Agricultural College came out on top at the Macra and Teagasc Colleges Challenges Day, as overall winners.
The search for FBD Young Farmer of the Year 2023 has begun, with applications and nominations now open for the competition.
Donegal Macra are hosting an event this Friday to discuss the future of farming, including: land mobility; and succession.
Ruaile Buaile and Smash Hits are the headlining acts of the Blue Jean Country Queen Festival this June bank holiday weekend.
The new agriculture and rural development spokesperson for Sinn Féin, Claire Kerrane, believes better use could be made of the BAR fund.
Mountmellick Macra's 'light up' truck and tractor run will take place in Mountmellick, Co. Laois on Saturday, December 17.
The countdown is well and truly on to Callan Macra’s 75th anniversary celebrations. The club will celebrate with a dinner dance.
Agri-Business
Macra na Feirme has said that it will reject any proposed measure seeking to introduce an exit scheme from farming
An investigation into the discovery of a large number of dead calves in Co. Limerick is underway, the department of agriculture has confirmed.
Macra na Feirme has said that the approval of Ireland's Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Strategic...
Macra na Feirme has called for the closing date for the cutting and conservation of silage or hay under the Fodder Support Scheme to be extended.
Macra president has voiced concern for the security of Ireland's farm family model, following the introduction of a 25% emissions target.
The search is on for the young farmers of 2022, as applications and nominations for the FBD Young Farmer of the Year Awards opened today.
Environment
The president of Macra na Feirme has said that young farmers are currently delivering on emissions reductions across the country.
The new Office for Fairness and Transparency in the Agri-Food Supply Chain must have the power to ban below-cost selling, farm orgs urged.
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 is calling for an increase to the maximum rate of aid for young farmers through TAMS, due to the record-high input costs.
Macra na Feirme has said that the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine will need to decide between food production or reduction.
Comments made by the Taoiseach about famine are in "complete contrast" to the Food Vision Dairy Group recommendations, according to Macra.
Dairy Technical
The easing of Covid-19 restrictions has seen the return of farm walks, with Mountmellick Macra set to host a farm walk on Trevor Cobbe's farm.
The 2022 Macra Na Feirme Challenges day ran at Gurteen Agricultural College in Co. Tipperary and the overall winners this year were Kildalton College.
Beef News
Immediate action for livestock farmers is needed to address fertiliser costs ensuring adequate feed next winter, Macra na Feirme has said.
