Rural Life
Search begins for FBD Young Farmer of the Year 2023
The search has been officially launched for the FBD Young Farmer of the Year 2023. Now in its 25th year,...
Macra na Feirme
Rural Life
Donegal Macra to discuss the future of farming
Donegal Macra is hosting an event this Friday (May 26) to discuss the future of farming. It will be discussing...
Sponsored
How to avoid costly calf registration errors
Are you wondering how you can avoid costly calf registration errors and Bord Bia penalties? As the busy spring season...
Rural Life
Blue Jean Country Queen Festival returns to Athboy
Ruaile Buaile and Smash Hits are the headlining acts of the Blue Jean Country Queen Festival which will return this...
Agri Politics
Kerrane calls for better use of Brexit fund
The urgent government support called for by sheep farmers protesting outside the Dáil recently has not been delivered and better...
Rural Life
'Dress up and light up' for Mountmellick Macra's run
Mountmellick Macra’s ‘light up’ truck and tractor run will take place in Mountmellick, Co. Laois on Saturday, December 17, kick-starting...
Rural Life
Callan Macra to celebrate 75 years next weekend
The countdown is well and truly on to Callan Macra’s 75th anniversary celebrations. The club will celebrate the milestone with...
Agri-Business
Macra rejects farm exit scheme proposals
Macra na Feirme has said that it will reject any proposed measure seeking to introduce an exit scheme from farming....
Rural Life
DAFM investigation underway into discovery of dead calves
An investigation is underway into the discovery of a significant number of dead calves on a farm in Co. Limerick...
Sponsored
Where might trees fit for a sustainable future?
The Teagasc Forestry One to One Clinics facilitate a discussion on where trees might fit for a sustainable future. Teagasc...
CAP / Schemes
CAP shows 'dismal display of support' for young farmers
Macra na Feirme has said that the approval of Ireland’s Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Strategic Plan by the European Commission...
Agri-Business
Call for extension of closing date for Fodder Support Scheme
Macra na Feirme has called on the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, to extend the closing date for the cutting...
Rural Life
Macra voices concern for the future of farm families
Macra na Feirme’s president John Keane has expressed concern for the security of Ireland’s farm family model, following the introduction...
Rural Life
Applications open for Young Farmer of the Year Awards
The search is on for the young farmers of 2022, as applications and nominations for the annual FBD Young Farmer...
Environment
Macra: Young farmers are frontline environmentalists
The president of Macra na Feirme has said that young farmers are currently delivering on emissions reductions across the country....
Agri-Business
Calls for new 'food ombudsman' office to ban below-cost selling
The new Office for Fairness and Transparency in the Agri-Food Supply Chain must have the power to ban below-cost selling...
Sponsored
Watch: Importance of transition period & early lactation
A focus on management and nutrition during the transition period makes all the difference to performance in the next lactation. ...
Environment
Macra calls on government to 'come clean' on cuts to national herd
Macra na Feirme has called on the government to “come clean on the plans to cut the national herd”. The young farmer association’s...
CAP / Schemes
Macra calls for increased TAMS payment for young farmers
Macra na Feirme is calling for an increase to the maximum rate of aid for young farmers through the Targeted...
Agri-Business
Food Vision Dairy Group proposals will reduce production - Macra
Macra na Feirme has said that the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine will need to decide between food...
Agri-Business
Macra: Taoiseach's famine comments in contrast to dairy recommendations
Comments made by the Taoiseach about famine are in “complete contrast” to the Food Vision Dairy Group recommendations, according to...