Rural Life
FRS story over 40 years recounted in new book
A new book setting out the history and story of Farm Relief Services (FRS) over the last 40 years has...
Rural Life
A new book setting out the history and story of Farm Relief Services (FRS) over the last 40 years has...
Rural Life
Macra na Feirme is linking up with agribusiness, media and seasoned ultra cyclists for Wild Atlantic Way Ultra Cycle Challenge...
Agri Politics
The former president of Macra na Feirme Thomas Duffy has been elected as the vice-president of the European Council of...
Agri Politics
Macra na Feirme national president John Keane has said he is disappointed at the “lack of ambition” at EU level...
Opinion
Macra na Feirme’s idea to promote bull beef production in this country has as much chance of flying with me...
Beef
Processors have been called on by Macra na Feirme to support the development of bull beef that “provides both an...
CAP / Schemes
Macra na Feirme has expressed concern over the potential level of funding ringfenced for young farmers in the next Common...
Rural Life
Macra na Feirme has launched two policy documents aimed at improving “quality of life” for people living and working in...
Agri Politics
At the annual general meeting (AGM) of Macra na Feirme, delegates from across the country gathered via videoconference to witness...
CAP / Schemes
Young farmers’ organisation Macra na Feirme has outlined its position in a document on the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) “Green...
CAP / Schemes
The new Results-based Environmental Agri Pilot Project (REAP) scheme has been described as a “step in the right direction” by...
Rural Life
Promoting positive mental health among farmers and rural communities will be a key focus for the new president of Macra...
Rural Life
A senior manager of Macra Agricultural Skillnet, which is under the umbrella of young farmers’ association Macra na Feirme is...
Rural Life
Macra na Feirme has outlined concerns regarding planning delays, and the resultant implications which affect young farmers investing in their industry at a meeting with An Taoiseach, Micheal...
Video
Macra na Feirme president-elect John Keane speaks to Agriland after his election victory
Agri Politics
The Macra na Feirme presidential election count took place yesterday (Wednesday, April 7) in Dublin, and saw John Keane emerge...
Agri Politics
Elaine Houlihan has been elected the next Macra na Feirme Munster vice-president, beating stiff competition from Áine McCarthy. The total...
Agri Politics
John Keane has been elected as the next president of Macra na Feirme, after the counting of ballots at the...