Macra: More of the Same Does Not Work for Young Farmers
Macra na Feirme appeared in front of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine yesterday to lay out its plans to address the need for more investment in generational renewal. Macra na Feirme National President John Keane called for the elimination of the five-year rule in relation to young farmers. The rule […]
Macra President encourages EU Trilogues to deliver for young Farmers
As the EU Trilogues talks continue on the new CAP strategy, Macra na Feirme National President John Keane has (this evening, Thursday, May 27th) reminded Minister Charlie McConalogue, T.D of the critical supports needed for young farmers arising from any EU agreement. As the talks continue, indications are that 3% of direct payments will […]
Macra members share their experiences of working from home
Covid-19 has changed the way we approach our workday with many commutes being eliminated allowing for that time to be used differently. In the recent Macra na Feirme Rural Youth Survey those working in rural Ireland outside of farming were asked a series of questions concerning their work/life balance and the impact of Covid-19 on […]
UCC & Macra Agricultural Skillnet launch Graduate Development Programme for Agri-Food SMEs
The UCC Diploma in Leadership for the Agri-Food Sector will provide SMEs with a tailored graduate programme, which will significantly enhance their current graduates’ skills, and help them to attract and retain the best young graduates. Graduate training is now a vital part of the continuing professional development of young employees. While most of […]
