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Budget 2027: the key asks from farm organisations

With just days to go to Budget 2027, Pat O'Toole looks at the top priorities for farm organisations.

NEWS 30 September 2026

Budget 2027: the key asks from farm organisations

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New Macra year, new chance to compete

New Macra year, new chance to compete

NEWS 30 September 2026

Double fuel support payment to 40c/l – Macra

Double fuel support payment to 40c/l – Macra

NEWS 28 September 2026

All action for Macra at the Ploughing

All action for Macra at the Ploughing

All action for Macra at the Ploughing

NEWS 23 September 2026

Macra president issues scathing review of government ‘talking shop’ on supports

Macra president issues scathing review of government ‘talking shop’ on supports

Macra president issues scathing review of government ‘talking shop’ on supports

NEWS 23 September 2026

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Macra pushes Commissioner for ring-fenced young-farmer funding

Macra pushes Commissioner for ring-fenced young-farmer funding

The young farmer organisation demanded a commitment on ring-fenced generational renewal funding from Commissioner for Agriculture Christophe Hansen on day three of Ploughing 2026.

NEWS 11 September 2026

Pilot succession scheme is Macra’s priority in Budget 2027

Pilot succession scheme is Macra’s priority in Budget 2027

Proposed succession scheme has three elements: a farmer establishment payment, a young farmer top-up and a generation renewable payment to the older farmer.

NEWS 11 September 2026

Making connections across rural Europe

Making connections across rural Europe

Five Macra members ventured to the Swiss Alps recently and left with a greater insight of rural life for young people across Europe.

NEWS 11 September 2026

Two centuries of excellence in the Finn Valley

Two centuries of excellence in the Finn Valley

The Kelly family from Donegal are representing Aurivo Co-op in the NDC and Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards.

BREEDING & HEALTH 11 September 2026

Macra proposes 10% ring-fenced CAP funding for generational renewal

Macra proposes 10% ring-fenced CAP funding for generational renewal

Macra has said that generational renewal must be one of the defining priorities of the next CAP as it is worried that ambition is weakening in ongoing negotiations.

NEWS 11 September 2026

Macra calls for €5m succession scheme

Macra calls for €5m succession scheme

Macra is proposing support of €50,000 for 100 farms, with €25,000 provided to the incoming young farmer and €25,000 to the exiting farmer.

NEWS 11 September 2026

Issues between worker and president saw Macra CEO threaten to end Make the Moove

Issues between worker and president saw Macra CEO threaten to end Make the Moove

Macra was successful in defending against a complaint made against the young farmers’ group by a former employee of its Make the Moove programme.

NEWS 11 September 2026

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Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

New grower-led network will foster collaboration, support emerging leaders and help attract the next generation of horticulture talent into the sector.

Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

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