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Taoiseach to speak at annual Macra rally

The annual rally will take place at Lawlor’s of Naas, Co Kildare over the October bank holiday weekend and it promises to be the biggest social event of the Macra calendar.

11 October 2024 NEWS

Macra ups membership fee

The Dealer has heard word of a membership increase at young farmer organisation Macra.

9 October 2024
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In pictures: Macra final of Kerrygold Club question time

Macra held its National Final of the Kerrygold Club Question Time which was kindly hosted by Limerick Macra in Bulgaden Castle in Limerick.

9 October 2024 NEWS

‘Once-off handout’ fails young farmers – Macra

The Irish voluntary rural youth organisation has responded to the measures announced in Budget 2025.

1 October 2024 NEWS

Without our volunteers, there is no Macra

Whether it was through 'the bicycle connected to a generator, or the reel to reel race', this year's Ploughing was another great opportunity for Macra to showcase who they truly are.

25 September 2024 NEWS

Budget 2025 ‘last chance saloon’ for forgotten farmers - Macra

Macra president Elaine Houlihan said support for the forgotten farmers is included in the Programme for Government and should be delivered upon.

23 September 2024 NEWS

Six agri organisations reaffirm calls for retention of nitrates derogation

The joint declaration states the importance of the nitrates derogation to the Irish agri-food sector and wider economy.

16 September 2024 NEWS

Lack of experience driving teenagers away from farms

That’s the view of 2023 National Dairy Council (NDC) and Kerrygold Quality Milk Award winner John Macnamara, who was speaking at a recent farm walk on his farm in Co Limerick.

12 September 2024 NEWS
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Editorial: Young leaders stepping up to the plate

The diversity of roles and occupations that the Macra competition semi-finalists displayed this year again shows what young people are doing to make their path in farming.

11 September 2024 VIEWPOINTS