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Hereford and Angus youths set to represent Ireland abroad
Nevan McKiernan
Young members from the Irish Hereford Breed Society and the Aberdeen Angus Cattle Society will represent Ireland at international competitions this year, writes Nevan McKiernan.
30 April 2025 Pedigree
Winning young stock person of the year is something I will never forget
This week we spoke to Nigel Wood, winner of the intermediate section of the FBD All-Ireland young stock person of the year in 2023.
30 April 2025 Northern Ireland
More older farmers killed in farm accidents
A farm safety and well-being conference was held in Belfast on Tuesday.
Almost €7m in Organic Farming Scheme balancing payments issued
Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon made the announcement on Wednesday which will see 3,961 farmers or 81% of the scheme participants receive balancing payments.
30 April 2025 News
Submissions sought for 2025 young farmer of the year
The awards, launched in 1999, are run by Macra in partnership with the IFA and Macra Agricultural Skillnet and aim to raise the profile of young farmers.
28 April 2025 News
Vintage tractor motoring in Monaghan
Alex Hawthorne, a farmer from Aghabog, Co Monaghan, has been called on to help local farmers with sowing and spreading fertiliser in recent weeks with his vintage David Brown 996.
27 April 2025 News
Nudge towards advice enough to get farmers planning for succession - study
Research has found that engaging with professionals like accountants, tax advisers and solicitors could be all it takes to clear up many farmers' concerns with farm transfers.
23 April 2025 News
Exciting 10 days ahead for pedigree sheep enthusiasts
Rachel Gallagher previews an exciting 10 days ahead of sales and open days for pedigree sheep breeders.
17 April 2025 Breeding & health
Commission could allow TAMS amnesty for young farmers
Young farmers could qualify for TAMS grant aid even if they do not meet slurry storage or other regulatory requirements, if the Commission sticks to its plans.
16 April 2025 News
Young sheep farmer forum launched to tackle sector challenges
The forum was launched by Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon on Tuesday 15 April at an event hosted on one of Kepak’s supplier farms, owned by Damien Flynn in Dunshaughlin, Co Meath.
15 April 2025 News
New Macra president sees huge opportunities to grow membership
Current chair of Macra's board Josephine O'Neill spoke of her passion for Irish agriculture on being elected the organisation's next president.
9 April 2025 News
IFA names 30 young farmers taking part in new leadership programme
IFA president Francie Gorman said the strength of any organisation depends on its ability to introduce new voices into decision making.
8 April 2025 News