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Macra faces a defining year
The Dealer
Unsustainable losses in 2023 mean Macra must rebound financially, and quickly.
14 May 2024 News
Local and organic hot meal for every child in school - Green Party proposal
In its local election manifesto 2024, the Green Party said primary school children should get a meal that is as “locally sourced and organic as possible”.
13 May 2024 News
Over €160m for rural regeneration projects
Record funding of €164m has been announced for 30 regeneration projects, with an aim to revitalise town centres, stimulate the rural economy and attract people to live, work and visit rural areas.
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 Community
ICBF stakeholder meeting makes some progress on concerns raised
Various data sources were appraised at the meeting to identify the most suitable cows for this production system.
8 May 2024 Community
Detection dog to find invasive ferrets on Rathlin Island
Woody the detection dog has landed on Rathlin Island on a mission to sniff out ferrets, which have wreaked havoc on internationally important seabirds.
8 May 2024 News
The show will go on
Ray Brady, president of the Irish Shows Association, outlines a busy year ahead for the country's shows.
1 May 2024 Shows & showing
Awareness campaign for dog owners important, but more needed – IFA
The irresponsible behaviour of some dog owners continues to cause devastation on sheep farms.
1 May 2024 Community
Sports go leor for Macra
Last week, all roads led to Kilkenny, for the national volleyball finals.
1 May 2024 Community
Farmers don’t need 'lecturing' on climate - Taoiseach
Taoiseach Simon Harris said it's time for the agricultural sector to start "getting treated with a little bit of respect."
24 April 2024 News
Recent spell of weather hits farming hard
What the recent weather patterns have brought to the doorsteps of Irish farmers is misery and hardship, writes Macra national president Elaine Houlihan.
24 April 2024 Community
Minister’s tillage payment falls far short
A credible package that gives some hope to specialist tillage growers is needed.
24 April 2024 Community