Macra news: Forum steers farmers in the right direction

Macra na Feirme’s Young Farmers Positive Forum, backed by AIB, was a huge success with 90 young farmers in attendance in Birr, Co Offaly.

The forum, part of Macra’s Young Farmer Skillnet, sought to equip participants with essential insights and information to steer their careers in the right direction.

The day started with two farm walks, the first on the land of Pádraig Keane and the second on the Dempsey family farm. Pádraig began farming at home with his parents John and Gertrude, in 2013. Driven by the need for a sustainable income, the family decided to convert the farm to dairying.