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What farmers want from the next Government
Farmers Journal
Ahead of the general election, we asked farmers in Clare, Tipperary and Roscommon what farming issues they would be highlighting to politicians that might come knocking on their doors.
 
 
News
Chair and membership of commission on generational renewal announced
Announcing the committee’s membership, Minister McConalogue said it comprises of a small group of people with relevant expertise and experience.
22 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
Opinion
Opinion: CSO figures a stark indicator of farming's demographic-driven decline
There has been a reduction in suckler cow numbers again this year, which is concerning in itself. Viewed in the wider context of CSO figures, it becomes close to terrifying for farming's future.
12 October 2024
PODCASTS
Dealer
Macra ups membership fee
The Dealer has heard word of a membership increase at young farmer organisation Macra.
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
Pedigree
Young Irish breeders conquer Aberdeen Angus youth finals
Nevan Mc Kiernan reports from Irish Aberdeen Angus Cattle Society youth development finals which took place in Thurles Mart last weekend.
1 October 2024
 
Podcast
Young Stock Podcast: Irish Angus association’s secretary on buyer-led breeding
This week, Noel Bardon discusses all things Irish Aberdeen Angus with breed association secretary Shane Murphy.
30 September 2024
News
Budget 2025 ‘last chance saloon’ for forgotten farmers - Macra
Macra president Elaine Houlihan said support for the forgotten farmers is included in the Programme for Government and should be delivered upon.
23 September 2024
News
Minister ‘very much considering’ farm retirement scheme
The result of any retirement or renewal scheme has to be young people coming into farming, the Minister for Agriculture has said.
19 September 2024