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Longford Macra na Feirme members attend Macra / Aurivo Silage Competition Final

The competition was open to young farmer members in county Longford and across the region. Sample bags were distributed through the Macra na Feirme young farmer development groups throughout the Autumn. Samples were tested by Aurivo in their testing ...

11 Feb 2017 at 18:06

Local News

Macra sets out its stall for year ahead

Locally the four active clubs in Longford include Cairn Hill in Drumlish, Granard, Lanesboro and South Longford in Legan. It's open to everyone between the age of 17 and 35 and with a number of county competitions and activities coming up in the ...

13 Oct 2017 at 20:00

Local News

Young Longford farmers urged to enter Macra & Aurivo Silage competition

Sample bags are currently being distributed through Macra na Feirme young farmer development groups. The bag is accompanied by a simple application form which must be returned in the envelope with the silage sample. Samples will be tested by ...

23 Oct 2016 at 21:24

Local News

Longford Leader Farming: Young Farmer Scheme to maximise grass potential

Macra na Feirme recently met with Agriculture Minister Michael Creed to present a submission for an amendment to the Rural Development Programme (RDP). The amendment includes grazing infrastructure under Targeted Agricultural Modernisation ...

19 Mar 2017 at 19:00

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Epic end of year 'Take Me Out' event with Longford Macra

Organisers of the Longford Macra Take Me Out event are keeping the identity of the show contestants a closely guarded secret as interest and anticipation ramps up to the big night. A host of local lads and lassies will bite the bullet and ...

27 Dec 2016 at 15:00

Farming

South Longford ploughman looks back on county's long held association with annual championships

He has many wonderful and funny memories collected over the years and this week he reminisces with readers of the Co Longford Ploughing Championships Supplement. Brendan’s recollections began with the 1970s - 1974 to be precise - and ...

21 Mar 2018 at 13:00

Local News

Longford farmers to take part in Macra na Feirme and Aurivo Silage Awards and Information Night.

The competition was open to Macra na Feirme young farmer members and a huge number of entries were received from Longford young farmers. Samples were tested by Aurivo in their testing Laboratory. Entrants were contacted by Aurivo ...

03 Jan 2017 at 12:35

Local News

Macra questions funding for young farmers under CAP

Macra na Feirme is questioning the level of funding announced for the Common Agricultural Policy. The Minister for Agriculture, Food and Marine along with the Taoiseach announced a near €10bn CAP budget from 2023-27 last wee, ...

31 Oct 2021 at 16:00

Local News

Macra members enjoy parade

Longford Macra na Feirme held their titles night on February 28 in the Longford Arms Hotel, followed by a great night with Rhythm and Sticks performing. Six people were chosen out of fifteen contestants who took part on the ...

24 Mar 2017 at 19:00

Features

Macra na Feirme welcomes launch of farm succession partnership

Speaking at the launch today, Macra na Feirme National President Seán Finan said, “We warmly welcome the launch of the succession partnership. This is another very positive development in the areas of generational renewal ...

22 Nov 2016 at 21:48

Local News

Odile launches her campaign for National President of Macra na Feirme

Speaking at the launch in the Woodenbridge Hotel on January 27, the Johnstown/Coolgreany club member said “agriculture is the backbone of the Irish economy and rural communities”, citing the research conducted by ...

04 Feb 2017 at 19:53

Farming

Seán Finan is new Chief Executive Officer of Irish Bioenergy Association (IrBEA)

Former Macra na Feirme President, Seán Finan, is the new Chief Executive Officer of the Irish Bioenergy Association (IrBEA). The Chartered Engineer and part-time farmer from Ballinlough, Castlerea, Co Roscommon, ...

03 Nov 2018 at 23:51

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