Agri Politics
Members of Macra, including national president Josephine O’Neill, met with MEPs Norbert Lins and Maria Walsh at UCD Lyons Farm recently.
Agri-Business
Macra has welcomed the €100 million emergency package announced by the government as a "significant step in the right direction".
Rural Life
Tullow Macra club will mark its 80th anniversary with an event and jiving competition in Carlow town next month.
Macra warned government fuel cost supports announced today (Tuesday, March 24) will "fall short" of what is needed in rural Ireland.
26 contestants will be descending on Kilkenny for the 19th Annual Mr. Personality Festival, organised by Kilkenny County Macra.
The rising price of fuel for agricultural vehicles is placing a "significant burden" on young farmers, according to Macra.
Ballyhaise Agricultural College in Co. Cavan has claimed the top prize at the Ag Colleges Challenge Day, which took place earlier this month.
Macra has called on Minister for Agriculture Marine Martin Heydon to 'facilitate urgent and constructive dialogue' over Bord Bia.
Beef
A young livestock auctioneer from Co. Leitrim and a travel agent from Co. Roscommon have been crowned north-west king and queen.
Macra welcomes the vote of the European Parliament to request an opinion of the Court of Justice on the EU-Mercosur trade agreement.
Waiting until the next Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) in 2028 for new supports for generational renewal in farming "risks leaving young farmers behind".
Irish MEPs must "step up now" and reject the EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement, the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers' Association has urged.
Macra has warned of what it calls the "severe impact" of the EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement on Irish agriculture if it is ratified.
Schemes
Concerns have been raised this week around the lack of certainty for the future of funding for the...
The government has been urged to restore funding of €100,000 to the Land Mobility Service.
The Macra president said that while access to land is difficult for all young farmers, it is a particular challenge for young female farmers.
Dairy
Young farmers in Ireland "feel betrayed" and "punished" despite the progress they have achieved according to Macra president.
The very best of Macra was on display at the Celtic Ross Hotel, Rosscarbery, on Saturday, October...
The president of Macra has given a mixed reaction to Budget 2026 which was unveiled by government today (Tuesday, October 7).
Macra is urging the government to deliver "meaningful support" for young farmers and rural...
Video
We’re joined by Josephine O’Neill at our National Ploughing Championships 2025 live panel to talk about her experience as the new president of MACRA and how the organisation is responding to the new generational renewal report.
Macra has called for the report on Generational Renewal in Farming to be backed up with action, saying "delivery not promises" is critical.
Macra has used the start of the 2025 National Ploughing Championships to highlight the falling numbers of young farmers.
