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Macra na Feirme going to the Dogs
Kicking off an exciting three days at the National Ploughing Championships, Macra na Feirme launched its upcoming national fundraising night...
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What is the definition of a young farmer in the new CAP?
‘New CAP, New Era’ is the theme of Macra na Feirme’s annual conference, sponsored by Dawn Meats and Ulster Bank. Hosted...
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Native Tree Area Scheme makes planting trees easier
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
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Survey shows young farmers keen to expand
Eight out of 10 young farmers across Ireland are hoping to expand the home farm in the coming years through mainly...
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The Buckleys of Bantry reach for the Macra stars
After gruelling tasks and in-depth interviews, Bantry dairy farmer John Buckley last night won the Macra na Feirme FBD Young Farmer of...
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The IFA Election 2013 hustings has begun
IFA Elections 2013: The first hustings of the Irish Farmers Association (IFA) Presidential Election 2013 got under way last night at...
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Sweet silage, Macra competition closes this Tuesday
With the topic of grass silage never more prominent, the latest Macra na Feirme competition allows the entrant to have the mineral...
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Macra leaders of the pack
This weekend some 79 Macra members from across the country will receive leadership distinction awards at a special awards ceremony...
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Final push on fodder survey by Macra
Macra na Feirme is encouraging farmers to complete a fodder census and also to complete a fodder budget for their own...
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Watch: Offaly farmer makes big savings by 'going solar'
Imagine standing on your farm, knowing you have taken steps to secure its future. The sun is shining, not just...
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Dairymaster CEO to judge young farmer skills awards
Dr Edmond Harty, the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2012, and CEO and technical director of Dairymaster, will...
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Macra / FBD young farmer county finalists
The FBD Young Farmer of the Year county finalists have been announced this week. They will go on to represent...
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Macra wants you
Macra na Feirme‘s annual young farmers survey is under way. It wants to know what young farmers are thinking in 2013....
Rural Life
Macra Queen of the Land given a licence to thrill
At the Tullamore Show last Sunday, Macra na Feirme, the young farmers and rural youth organisation, was there to highlight...
Rural Life
Macra National Farm Skills under way
At the Tullamore Show today, Macra na Feirme is highlighting changes to driving license requirements concerning the pulling of trailers...
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Winning ladies - Miss Macra
The winners of International Miss Macra 2013 were announced at the weekend. Miss Gemma Goulding from Laois won International Miss Macra 2013, with...
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RDS Announces Opening of Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards
In its sixth year, the RDS Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards celebrates the work of individuals, farming families and...
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Macra to host top European youth empowerment conference
All roads lead to Gurteen Agricultural College in Roscrea, Co Tipperary from the 3-10 August for Macra na Feirme’s opportunity...
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Cork Macra are Irish Dairy Board dairy stockjudging champions
The national final of Macra’s Irish Dairy Board Dairy Stockjudging competition took place at the Irish Holstein Friesian Association Open...
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Macra launches Know Your Neighbour Weekend
“Don’t walk by, say hi” is the simple slogan for Know Your Neighbour Weekend, which takes place this week in...
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Young farmers CAP worth €24m as Jagoe lands CEJA role
The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) deal agreed yesterday provides greater flexibility on maximising the use of the 2 per cent...