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Wishing you all a Happy Christmas & New Year
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Macra national president Elaine Houlihan reflects on the year gone by, sending well wishes to everyone both outside of and within the organisation.
11 December 2024 l2
Call out for trophies
In the name of fond memories and unique insight for future generations, Mick Curran makes an official call for any old trophies.
26 November 2024 News
Macra calls for rural mental health supports from next government
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.
Macra's rally celebrates 80 years
Attendance at our jam-packed annual conference shows thriving organisation, writes Elaine Houlihan.
6 November 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.
30 October 2024 News
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