Agri-Business
Young farmers to benefit in this year's budget
The stock relief schemes currently available to farmers have been extended for a further three years, the Minister for Finance,...
Young Farmers
Agri-Business
Young farmers hear how to steer their career in the right direction - Macra
Planning and succession are necessities when it comes to a future career in farming. These were the take home messages...
Sponsored
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...
Rural Life
Macra young farmers forum set for Offaly
The Young Farmers Positive Forum is to take place on July 22 in Birr, Co. Offaly, hosted by Macra na...
Dairy
4,000 more farmers may be milking cows by 2025 (but will they be any good at it?)
Some 4,000 extra farmers will be needed to milk cows by 2025, according to the Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney....
Agri-Business
'Old young farmers' won't qualify for 60% farm building grants
The group of farmers known as ‘old young farmers’ will not be able to avail of the 60% grant aid...
Agri Politics
'Young farmers are not looking for a handout, just a helping hand'
Access to credit is the single biggest issue for young farmers across Europe, Matteo Bartolini, President of the European young farmers...
Opinion
'Commuting farmers' see weekend workload on the rise
At last weekend’s Sheep 2015 one factory man quipped that he has no problem sourcing lambs for Monday morning, but...
Agri-Business
Roberta Simmons is the new YFCU president
Roberta Simmons, from Rathfriland in Co. Down, is the new president of the Young Farmers’ Clubs of Ulster (YFCU). She...
Sponsored
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...
Agri-Business
What's available for young farmers in a farm partnership setup?
There are benefits accruing to young farmers in a farm partnership under both Pillar I and Pillar II of the...
Agri-Business
Young farmer reforms drive land rent as high as €300/ac
Young farmer incentives under the latest CAP reform have seen the land rental market increase in recent months with rental...
Agri-Business
It’s up to the Minister to sort ‘old’ young farmers issues, says IFA
It is the Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney who has to make the key decisions to solve the problem of...
N.Ireland
YFCU to draw up a three-year development plan
The Young Farmers’ Clubs of Ulster (YFCU) is undertaking a strategic review of its policies and activities in the expectation...
Rural Life
National Reserve - here's what's available for farmers
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Simon Coveney announced the conditions of the 2015 National Reserve for farmers...
Agri-Business
Coveney announces 'maximum flexibility' on education needs for Pillar 1
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Simon Coveney has announced the ‘maximum flexibility’ on educational requirements for Pillar...
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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...
Rural Life
Do you meet the young farmer criteria for the National Reserve?
Priority under the National Reserve will be given to those who meet the definition of young farmer and new entrant...
Rural Life
Macra na Feirme Public Speaking Competitions Winners
Macra na Feirme announced the winners of its Public Speaking Competitions recently. According to Macra, at the All Ireland final...
Agri-Business
Land mobility service sees 53 partnerships in pilot phase
Some 346 inquiries were made into the Land Mobility Service, which was launched by Macra na Feirme last year. It...
Agri Politics
0% interest loans for young farmers under discussion
Among a range of measures currently being discussed at EU level to support young farmers is a proposal allow zero...