Macra na Feirme

‘Underwhelming’ Budget that tells young people, 'Take up gaming not farming'

This year’s Budget has effectively told young people to take up gaming not farming, according to Macra na Feirme.

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President views: ‘If target means a crude reduction in national herd - we reject it’

The country’s farm organisations have responded to the newly published draft 2030 Agri-Food Strategy – a pivotal document that sets out the direction of travel for national food production over the coming decade.

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Margaret Donnelly: Farm organisations’ dwindling membership numbers is becoming a serious issue for all farmers

In May 2015 the IFA had over 88,000 members, making it by far the largest and most powerful farmer lobby group in the country. However, a pay scandal later that year rocked the association to its core and damaged its reputation among farmers as well as those further afield.

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The good times roll for Macra as membership tops 10,000

Young farmers’ organisation, Macra na Feirme last year tripled its surplus to €345,760 as membership topped 10,000 for the first time in decades.

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Limerick Macra opening people's eyes with Sleep Out

Sleeping on the streets is a reality many people have to face over the Christmas period. In an effort to raise funds for the Mid West Simon Community to help the homeless, Limerick Macra na Feirme has been hosting a 'Sleep Out for Simon' event in December for the last number of years.

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Macra launches search for best club in the country

Imagine broadband has partnered up with Macra as they search for Ireland’s best Macra na Feirme club.