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Making changes to positively affect our emissions
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Macra is vehemently against any move that would make it more difficult for young farmers to enter the industry.
Making changes to positively affect our emissions
ICBF stakeholder meeting makes some progress on concerns raised
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.
Awareness campaign for dog owners important, but more needed – IFA
1 May 2024 Community
Awareness campaign for dog owners important, but more needed – IFA
The irresponsible behaviour of some dog owners continues to cause devastation on sheep farms.
Sports go leor for Macra
Last week, all roads led to Kilkenny, for the national volleyball finals.
1 May 2024 Community
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
Forestry programme: pick a scheme that fits your needs
There are 12 afforestation forest types in the Forestry Programme 2023-27 along with two native tree area schemes. Apart from two – FT 3 and 4 – all are relevant to farmers. Donal Magner reports.
20 March 2024 Community
Resilient industry: adapting to change
Our industry, despite what you may hear or see in some media outlets is one that is full of powerful people who can and do make changes when needed, writes Elaine Houlihan
13 March 2024 Community
IFA reaction to proposed new nitrates measures
The proposed additional measures include a 5% reduction in inorganic nitrogen.
13 March 2024 Community
Agriculture is doing its part - is everyone else?
It is the lifeblood of rural Ireland and produces enough food to feed 40,000,000 people. Agriculture is doing its part. Macra president Elaine Houlihan asks if everyone else is doing the same.
6 March 2024 Community
80 years young: Macra celebrates a special anniversary
'Macra's longevity is all the more remarkable by the fact that our organisation is run by young people, people with ideas, people who are not afraid to try something different' - Elaine Houlihan.
28 February 2024 Community
Clare and Callan Macra in national debating finals
Crowds gathered in the Horse & Jockey Hotel as South Tipperary Macra hosted the national senior and novice debating finals.
21 February 2024 Community