Logo

Community, IFA and Macra na Feirme News

IFA and Macra na Feirme news and events.

SUBSCRIBER ONLY

New MEPs have vital role in blocking Mercosur

The IFA president said that our MEPs may differ on some issues, but there’s a strong case for unity on Mercosur.

3 July 2024
/ns02/www/vhosts/www3.farmersjournal.ie/2024-files/includes/2024_globals.php:184:string 'COMMUNITY' (length=9)
SUBSCRIBER ONLY

Carbery Macra members attend Royal Highland Show

There was every type of machinery you could think of, carnival games, excellent food stands and top-quality animals everywhere you looked.

3 July 2024
/ns02/www/vhosts/www3.farmersjournal.ie/2024-files/includes/2024_globals.php:184:string 'COMMUNITY' (length=9)
SUBSCRIBER ONLY

IFA to host online quad safety training information meeting

Regulations governing the safe use of ATV/quad bikes in all workplaces came into effect last November.

26 June 2024
/ns02/www/vhosts/www3.farmersjournal.ie/2024-files/includes/2024_globals.php:184:string 'COMMUNITY' (length=9)
SUBSCRIBER ONLY

Macra focuses on issues facing young rural dwellers

Members came from far and wide to put across their views at the Macra lobbying day.

26 June 2024
/ns02/www/vhosts/www3.farmersjournal.ie/2024-files/includes/2024_globals.php:184:string 'COMMUNITY' (length=9)

Food Vision Tillage report needs urgent funding

Actions identified in the report must implemented swiftly to prevent damage to the tillage sector.

22 May 2024
/ns02/www/vhosts/www3.farmersjournal.ie/2024-files/includes/2024_globals.php:184:string 'COMMUNITY' (length=9)

Highlighting all Macra has to offer

The future of Macra will be safe in the hands of bright, enthusiastic young people, writes Josephine O’Neill.

22 May 2024
/ns02/www/vhosts/www3.farmersjournal.ie/2024-files/includes/2024_globals.php:184:string 'COMMUNITY' (length=9)

Open conversations needed to create change

Macra president Elaine Houlihan reflects on the past year as president.

15 May 2024
/ns02/www/vhosts/www3.farmersjournal.ie/2024-files/includes/2024_globals.php:184:string 'COMMUNITY' (length=9)

‘Gamesmanship’ by beef factories must stop - IFA

Supplies of beef in the UK and EU are tight, contributing to beef prices in these destinations remaining steady and strong.

15 May 2024
/ns02/www/vhosts/www3.farmersjournal.ie/2024-files/includes/2024_globals.php:184:string 'COMMUNITY' (length=9)

Making changes to positively affect our emissions

Macra is vehemently against any move that would make it more difficult for young farmers to enter the industry.

8 May 2024
/ns02/www/vhosts/www3.farmersjournal.ie/2024-files/includes/2024_globals.php:184:string 'COMMUNITY' (length=9)