Environment
Support scheme 'roadmap' for Irish biogas industry launched
A biogas support scheme will be required to bridge the cost gap between the current cost of production of biogas...
Sean Finan
Rural Life
Finan re-elected as European young farmers' council vice-president
Former Macra na Feirme president Seán Finan was re-elected as vice-president of the European Council of Young Farmers (CEJA) last...
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Transition period & early lactation: A springboard to a successful lactation
A focus on management and nutrition during the transition period makes all the difference to performance in the next lactation. ...
Environment
Is the cost of natural gas delaying the development of an Irish biogas industry?
Although many farmers, landowners and investors in Ireland are watching the biogas industry to expand in Ireland, it would seem...
Environment
Former Macra president appointed to top job for bioenergy
Former Macra na Feirme President Sean Finan has been appointed as the new chief executive officer of the Irish Bioenergy...
Agri-Business
CAP simplification process: Define 'active farmer'?
The European Council of Young Farmers (CEJA) considers the outcomes of last week’s discussion on the simplification of the Common...
Rural Life
Ex-Macra president elected CEJA VP as Jagoe term ends
Macra na Feirme National President James Healy has congratulated his predecessor Sean Finan on being elected Vice President of the European...
Rural Life
New Macra President Healy outlines immediate priorities
Newly-elected President of Macra na Feirme James Healy has called on Agriculture Minister Michael Creed to give young farmers increased...
Rural Life
Macra na Feirme AGM to be held in Drumshanbo this weekend
The 2017 Macra na Feirme AGM will be held this Saturday, May 6, in the Lough Allen Hotel in Drumshanbo, hosted by Leitrim...
Sponsored
Aurivo ‘Your Farm, Your Future’ events to showcase dairy careers
Two events are set to take place in the north-west to showcase the positives of the Irish dairy sector and...
Rural Life
Macra presidency to be handed over later today
The 36th National President of Macra na Feirme is set to be elected later today; the Vice Presidents will also...
Rural Life
'The voice of rural young people must be heard in Brexit debate'
The rural youth of Ireland will be disadvantaged more than their urban counterparts post-Brexit and their needs must be considered,...
Agri-Business
Calls for farmers who have term loans to be included in low-cost loan scheme
Macra na Feirme has called on the Strategic Banking Corporation Ireland (SBCI) who will administer the new agriculture cash flow...
Rural Life
Strategic plan for Macra's future direction to be developed this year
Macra na Feirme will be putting a strategic plan in place in 2017, setting out the future direction of the...
Agri-Business
What does Macra na Feirme want for young farmers in 2017?
Macra na Feirme National President Sean Finan has set out the organisation’s priorities for young farmers in 2017. An improvement...
Agri-Business
Young farmers can avail of finance from the EIB - Finan
Young farmers can avail of finance from the European Investment Bank (EIB), Macra na Feirme President Sean Finan has said....
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Transform your calf rearing with a JFC automatic feeder
We recently caught up with Richard Lowe who is a dairy farmer from Adare, Co. Limerick, who shares how the...
CAP / Schemes
Calls for reallocation of funding for a National Reserve
Macra na Feirme, the organisation representing young farmers, has called for the reallocation of funding to create a National Reserve...
Rural Life
Macra na Feirme seeks key taxation changes in the upcoming budget
Macra na Feirme, the organisation representing young farmers, has called for the introduction of a Capital Allowance System for young...
CAP / Schemes
Current TAMS II situation increasing farmers stress levels - Macra
The current TAMS II situation is not only causing frustration amongst farmers, but also increasing the level of stress they are...
Rural Life
Macra na Feirme has appointed a new CEO to succeed Edmond Connolly
Macra na Feirme has announced that Denis Duggan has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of the young farmers...