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Macra calls for rural mental health supports from next government
James Hanly
The rural youth organisation is reiterating the call from its pre-budget submission for its general election manifesto before voters go to the polls on Friday 29 November.
6 November 2024 News
Macra's rally celebrates 80 years
Attendance at our jam-packed annual conference shows thriving organisation, writes Elaine Houlihan.
30 October 2024 News
Department to review scoring of ACRES farms
The minister announced that more than one dairy robot will be TAMS eligible, with good news on access to ACRES for new entrants too.
McConalogue brings treats to Macra's Halloween party
The grant aid for a second robot was a popular, if niche announcement, while the pledge to open ACRES to new entrants will have wider appeal.
30 October 2024 Dealer
Members: the beating heart of Macra
Competitions play a large part in attracting and keeping members involved in Macra each year.
30 October 2024 News
Department assessing whether new entrants could join ACRES
Minister McConalogue has tasked the Department with assessing whether new entrants to farming could join CAP schemes that are otherwise closed to applications.
29 October 2024 News
Young farmers ‘left in limbo’ without ACRES tranche three
The Minister for Agriculture confirmed in a response to a farmer’s query that the ACRES scheme would not be opening for a third tranche of applications.
16 October 2024 News
Nine nominated for IFA's Paddy Fitzgerald awards
The awards night will take place on Sunday 27 October in Adare in Co Limerick.
15 October 2024 News
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 Dealer
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