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Better Farming for Water ensures water quality for future – Macra

Better Farming for Water is an initiative run by Teagasc, in partnership with Macra.

NEWS 11 February 2026

Better Farming for Water ensures water quality for future – Macra

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Macra calls on Minister to resolve unrest surrounding Bord Bia

Macra calls on Minister to resolve unrest surrounding Bord Bia

NEWS 6 February 2026

Slopes to Sligo: Macra off to a strong start in 2026

Slopes to Sligo: Macra off to a strong start in 2026

NEWS 28 January 2026

Macra takes a stand against Mercosur

Macra takes a stand against Mercosur

Macra takes a stand against Mercosur

NEWS 21 January 2026

President's Challenge – hit the ground running

President's Challenge – hit the ground running

President's Challenge – hit the ground running

NEWS 14 January 2026

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2028 is too late for young farmer supports – Macra tells Minister

2028 is too late for young farmer supports – Macra tells Minister

Speaking following an exchange with Minister Martin Heydon at the Irish Farmers’ Association’s (IFA) AGM on Tuesday, O’Neill called for urgent action on supports for young farmers.

NEWS 24 December 2025

Revving up for charitable cause in Kilmuckridge

Revving up for charitable cause in Kilmuckridge

Raising more than €1,000 for charity, over 60 tractors put on a show for the whole community in Kilmuckridge, Co Wexford on behalf of Wexford Marine Watch.

NEWS 24 December 2025

Macra president hits out at Government over Mercosur indecision

Macra president hits out at Government over Mercosur indecision

Leader of the young farmers’ organisation, Josephine O’Neill, also expressed deep concern about the potential consequences of the proposed EU–Mercosur trade agreement for Irish agriculture.

NEWS 24 December 2025

Game on: Macra competitions in full flight

Game on: Macra competitions in full flight

Macra looks back on a year of successful competitions and recognises the winners who stole the show.

NEWS 24 December 2025

Try your hand at the 2025 Irish Farmers Journal/Macra know your agriculture quiz

Try your hand at the 2025 Irish Farmers Journal/Macra know your agriculture quiz

In October, Macra teams from across the country met in Rosscarbery to contest the 2025 Irish Farmers Journal/Macra know your agriculture quiz. Here's your chance to try your hand.

NEWS 24 December 2025

'We are there to listen over Christmas period' - Make the Moove

'We are there to listen over Christmas period' - Make the Moove

Past president of Macra Elaine Hoolihan is one of the volunteers manning the Make the Moove helpline over the Christmas period.

L2 24 December 2025

Seasons greetings from Macra's president

Seasons greetings from Macra's president

As the year draws to a close, Josephine O'Neill reflects on the contributions of Macra members, clubs and supporters – and looks forward to a successful next year.

NEWS 24 December 2025

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A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

Bord Bia addresses the concerns and misinformation that have been raised in recent weeks.

A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

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